Greenfield is proud to be working with a European investment manager in their search for a Controller (at Manager level). They work closely with a well known investment advisor and lead the operations for the corporate entities of the funds. They are looking to strenghten their small team in Luxembourg with a Controller at manager level who will act pro-actively and supports his supervisor by informing the directors on developments of deals. The person will understand the concept of maintaining holding and financing structures and will then become an expert for the team.
The role:- Work with deal teams and other stakeholders in investment transactions such as new acquisitions, exits, refinance operations or restructures.
- Assist with accounting, reporting, cash management and compliance;
- Assist with the preparation of the financial statements (whether consolidated or not) and appointment of and liaison with audit firms;
- Assist with closing of reporting periods which includes annual (consolidated) reporting packages and cash flow statements;
- Responsible for fund flows to close deals management and thereby closely working together with all stakeholders of the Investment fund;
- Being a role model and assisting junior controllers;
- Agree scope and fees with various 3rd parties;
- Ensure proper corporate governance is adhered to including the review of legal documents and the coordination and organization of board meetings;
- Has the ability and confidence to present a new deal in aforementioned board meetings;
- Ensure compliance with law and regulations (including tax regulations, filling tax returns and other requirements).
The profile:- A senior qualification in a related topic;
- At least 5 years working experience within funds in an international or europe wide working environment;
- Knowledge of general aspects of corporate administration
- Is highly organized, good communication skills and the ability to take ownership and responsibility;
- Analytical skills to overview the bigger picture;
- Stress resistant and can handle ad hoc requests;
- Flexible, team player;
- Affinity with legal documents is considered as an asset;
- Must be completely computer literate (Excel, PowerPoint etc.), knowledge of accounting software is considered as an asset;
- Is fluent in English verbally and in writing, any other language will be an asset.
If you are interested in this position or would like to discuss other roles that we are currently recruiting for, please forward your CV in English to Nadine Van Laar.
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