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Our client is part of a world-renowned firm with a long and successful history across Alternative Investments. This entity employs over 50 staff globally and offers bespoke and varied financial services. In line with continued growth, they are now looking to hire a new Manager Controller for their UK team and operations.
This is a chance to join an established and growing organization and to have a real impact on the business moving forward!
Objective:
To manage the day-to-day activities of our mid-tier holding and financing companies for Infrastructure and Real Estate investments and to perform specific oversight activities for overseas companies.
1. Preparation of quarterly bookkeeping, management accounts, annual budgets and semi-annual/annual financial statements (whether consolidated or not, both UK GAAP and IFRS) for a variety of Holdcos and AssetCos;
2. Preparation of quarterly/yearly US Tax/FED reporting packages which adhere to relevant external and internal requirements;
3. Management of annual audits (when relevant), responsible for the accounting, reporting, cash management, tax reporting and compliance and for meeting all statutory deadlines for the entities assigned;
4. Ensure accuracy and completeness of the reporting prepared by external service providers;
5. Responsible for financial covenant testing and other critical loan terms and conditions;
6. Responsible for and actively involved in monitoring investment and financing cashflows and cashflow forecasts;
7. Collaborates with the internal team, the asset manager, tax and legal advisors and compliance on current and future investments held and gives support in investment transactions such as purchase, exits, refinance operations and restructurings;
8. Builds relationships, liaises with internal and external parties such as auditors, tax advisors and stakeholders of the Infrastructure and Real Estate funds;
9. Supports and presents during board meetings to the board members in making data-driven decisions;
10. Assists the Manager of the Team with any ad-hoc requests.
Requirements:
1. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (or equivalent) in accounting, controlling, business administration and/or finance;
2. Qualified accountant (part-qual will be considered);
3. Experience between 5-10 years in a similar organization in the PE/AM/PFI/Infrastructure sector, at a medium audit firm or at a Trust service company;
4. Affinity with legal transactions/documents;
5. Experience with UK GAAP, IFRS and preparation on consolidation of financial statements under both reporting standards;
6. Ability to prioritize multiple workstreams within tight deadlines;
7. Able to work in a team as well as autonomously;
8. Proactive, reliable, resilient, with critical thinking and a positive outlook;
9. Able to build and maintain excellent relationships with third parties;
10. Highly organized, possesses exceptional communication skills and the ability to take ownership and accountability;
11. Computer literate with advanced Excel skills.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Accounting/Auditing, Finance, and Administrative
Industries
Financial Services, Real Estate, and Capital Markets
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