Some of your main tasks in the position of the Fund Controlling & Reporting Manager will include:

• Work in very close collaboration with the Head of Fund Accounting to ensure that Fund reporting provided is delivered on time and is of high quality (accuracy);
• Co-lead in the end of month closing to ensure all accruals, provisions are properly calculated and reflected;
• Co-lead the preparation and review of year-end financial statements and assists with auditors requests;
• In charge of all regulatory reporting (CSSF, BCL, AIFM - together with the Risk Management department);
• In charge of building and maintaining a robust internal control framework for the finance department and ensure proper implementation;
• Play a major role in the ongoing improvement of the reporting content and processes (with the assistance of external service providers when needed) - Main software is Investran;
• Lead the preparation and review of forecasts and budgets for the Funds, in collaboration with accounting team and portfolio monitoring team;
• In charge of finding appropriate solutions to potentially complex accounting issues;
• Coordinate data / analysis requests from investment advisors (i.e. investment teams and portfolio monitoring teams that are related party entities) to ensure timely feedback;
• Manage third party services providers;
• Lead periodic review of procedures manual to ensure they reflect the latest process;
• In charge of the ongoing review of processes and implementation of identified improvements;
• In charge of some key administrative matters;
• Lead the preparation and follow up of the general expenses budget for the department;
• Actively involved in some ad-hoc projects.
  

The ideal candidate for this position holds a Master degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Management or equivalent and has at least 5 years' (but ideally around 10 years) experience in accounting, controlling or audit. Experience in Illiquid assets or Private Equity is a key differentiating factor.

The ideal candidate has strong accounting knowledge, strong analytical and numerical skills and is attentive to details and presentation of information. He has excellent communication and organizational skills. He should have the ability to handle multiple tasks and handle pressure at times, and should be able to work independently while being a team player.

The candidate is fluent in English. Proficiency in MS Excel is required and knowledge of FIS-Investran is a plus but not a prerequisite.

If you are humble, hands-on, proactive towards issues with a high energy level, and you see yourself in this position, do not hesitate to apply and become the new Fund Controlling & Reporting Manager.

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