Fund Controller

I'm recruiting a Fund Controller for a leading international, upscale, multi-site retail organisation who have grown their international footprint markedly over recent years. Specialising in brands & labels, they have achieved genuine success by tailoring their offering to suit local markets to great effect and this is an excellent opportunity to join a business on the up. This is a newly created role as they now seek to create a fund to manage several of their property-based assets. Reporting to a Head of Finance, the Fund Controller will recruit & lead a team of up to 4 staff and be responsible for all elements of accounting, financial reporting and statutory / tax compliance for a portfolio of assets within the Fund. Specific duties include: Initial creation of a Joint Venture with Institutional investors, including coordination of entity structure set up, compliance framework, consolidation accounting and reporting activities. Prepare / review monthly & quarterly financial statements for Luxembourg entities including the venture consolidation. Create and review financial information in local GAAP, IFRS and INREV e.g. through the review of reporting templates, fund documentation, investor reporting and cash flow forecasting. Recruit / manage the Fund Accounting team (likely to include two or three accountants). Oversee and be responsible for the preparation of the JV's monthly NAV / unit price and quarterly investor reporting. Supervise the statutory & tax compliance of the entities within and the statutory audit of the Fund. Support acquisitions and sales transactions. The ideal candidate for the position of Fund Controller will: Be a qualified accountant with significant prior experience as a Fund Controller / Fund Accountant in a regulated environment. Demonstrate strong IFRS reporting experience, ideally with additional exposure to Lux GAAP / INREV. Possess strong leadership & staff management capabilities including leading / developing a team. Enjoy working in an international environment where there is a need to be mindful of different cultures & approaches. Take pleasure from engaging with people at all levels. Be keen to take advantage of strong opportunities for career development & advancement. Salary: £(phone number removed) - £(phone number removed) + 30% bonus (good track record) + excellent benefits