Investment Fund Controller

Job description / Role

Charterhouse is currently partnering with an investment client, whom are in the process, of looking to hire an Investment Fund Controller. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in fund management, administration, compliance, and tax regulations across various jurisdictions. This position involves managing the daily accounting and administration of investment funds, ensuring precise financial reporting and adherence to relevant laws and regulations.

This role’s main responsibility is ensuring that the Net Asset Value is calculated whilst overseeing the daily and periodic accounting for multiple funds. This role will also be required to ensure financial statements and investor reports are prepared adhering to both internal polices and regulatory requirements. This position will also include overseeing all aspects of fund administration, audit coordination and managing the investor communications related to fund performance. The Investment Fun Controller will need to ensure the firms compliant with the correct regulatory guidelines including FATCA, CRS, and AML/KYC.

To be successful for this role, the candidate must come from a Fund Admin background. They must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Finance or an Accountancy related discipline (CPA/ ACCA or CFA is preferred but not a necessity). Our client is looking for a candidate with a minimum of 3 years’ experience in fund accounting (NAVS) or fund administration with strong understanding of the fund structures, tax laws and compliance requirements across multiple global jurisdictions. The ideal candidate must also have solid knowledge of international tax regulations and fund structures (e.g., UCITS, AIFs, SPVs, etc.).

About the Company

The Charterhouse brand and business was launched in Dubai and the Middle East in April 2004 by a team of international recruiters and management consultants, after its inception in Sydney, Australia in September 2003. Charterhouse Middle East is now positioned as the leading regional recruiter within its area of disciplines and functional markets.

Charterhouse offers professional and bespoke contingency and retained search services to all sectors of the market. Service quality is guaranteed, thanks to a particular focus on flexibility. Charterhouse was the first international search and selection business to establish Dubai as its base. The growth in the Middle East region has been mirrored by Charterhouse globally, with offices now in Qatar, Hong Kong, Singapore, Melbourne and Sydney.