Financial Controller
Job Summary
Reporting to senior finance leadership, you will be responsible for overseeing financial controllership activities across multiple entities and investment structures within a globally recognised investment management firm. You will manage financial reporting, statutory compliance, audit processes, and support fund-related finance activities. The successful applicant will have at least 8 years of experience within controllership or fund finance, along with professional accounting qualifications.
Responsibilities
- Oversee financial reporting and statutory compliance
- Manage monthly, quarterly and annual close processes
- Coordinate external audits
- Support fund-related finance and treasury activities
- Drive continuous improvement in finance processes and controls
Required Skills
- Professional accounting qualification (CA, CPA, ACCA)
- 8+ years experience in controllership or fund finance
- Strong technical knowledge of IFRS
- Experience in private equity or asset management environments
- Advanced financial modelling and analytical skills
Job Details
Job Description
Reporting to senior finance leadership, you will be responsible for overseeing financial controllership activities across multiple entities and investment structures.
Key responsibilities include:
- Oversee financial reporting, management accounts and statutory compliance across regional entities
- Manage monthly, quarterly and annual close processes, including consolidation activities
- Coordinate external audits, ensuring timely completion and resolution of audit matters
- Support fund-related finance activities including capital movements, distributions and investment transactions
- Lead treasury and cash management activities, including banking relationships and liquidity planning
- Partner with legal, tax, compliance and investment teams on cross-functional initiatives and regulatory matters
- Drive continuous improvement in finance processes, controls, systems and reporting capabilities
The Successful Applicant
- Professional accounting qualification such as CA, CPA, ACCA or equivalent
- 8+ years of experience within controllership, fund finance, accounting or finance leadership roles
- Prior exposure to private equity, infrastructure funds, asset management, investment holding companies or complex multi-entity environments
- Strong technical knowledge of IFRS and financial reporting standards
- Experience managing external audits, financial controls and regulatory compliance requirements
- Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders and deliver in a fast-paced environment
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and process improvement capabilities
- Advanced proficiency in financial modelling, reporting and financial analysis tools
What's on Offer
This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly regarded global investment platform offering extensive exposure to international finance operations, investment activities and senior stakeholder engagement. The successful candidate will benefit from a collaborative and high-performing environment, opportunities to work on complex cross-border transactions, ongoing professional development, and the chance to contribute to strategic transformation and process improvement initiatives within a growing organisation.