As Financial Controller you will oversee a dedicated real estate fund. The main responsibilities are in the areas of quarterly financial reporting, managing audit of the fund, managing fund liquidity and operational involvement in investments of the fund.
Key characteristics of the role are self-starter, independence and entrepreneurial. Whilst there are processes in place across the various funds to ensure consistency and efficiency, there is plenty of room to organise your work in your own way and to set own priorities and focus areas.
The role is in an international environment. You will work in a small team in the Amsterdam office and will collaborate with colleagues in London and operating partners of the fund’s investments across Europe which gives an extra dimension to the role. Whilst currently all communication goes online and by phone, in future there will be travel involved in this role to collaborate with the colleagues in London and visit investments and operating partners across Europe.
The successful candidate will report on a day-to-day basis to the Senior Fund Controller, who is also based in Amsterdam. The role enables and requires exposure to all levels within the firm. The role provides development opportunities via training on the job, learning by doing and relevant training, courses or studies. Growth into a more senior role comes with further experience in accounting, audit, reporting as well as complexity of issues and situations and taking up directorships on projects. Growth opportunities within the wider PineBridge Investments organisation are also possible.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual who wants to have a personal influence and help drive the firm’s success further.
Tasks and Responsibilities
· Prepare annual and semi-annual accounts of the Fund and manage the audit thereof
· Responsible for preparation and review of quarterly consolidation
· Act as primary contact for local accountants and service providers of the investments
· Work closely with the investment teams for reporting on investments
· Analysing and reviewing of statutory accounts and corporate income tax returns
· Manage the cash flows of the Fund and corporate entities
An exciting and challenging opportunity to join a leading European real estate fund management team as a Financial Controller. The role provides a unique opportunity for career development in a global organisation, with operational, investment and real estate facets on top of financial control and reporting responsibilities. Joining an established and integral team in the PineBridge Benson Elliot business platform, the ideal candidate will be able to use and develop upon existing financial skills and experience for a role within an organisation that will continue to grow in the coming years.
Company
PineBridge Benson Elliot is the real estate business line of PineBridge Investments. PineBridge Investments is a global asset manager with over USD 133 billion AUM. PineBridge Benson Elliot joined PineBridge Investments at the end of 2020. Before joining PineBridge Investments, Benson Elliot was owned by its partners and was founded by Marc Mogull in 2005 to realise a vision for successful real estate investing in a changing market environment. Conceived alongside a group of leading institutional investors, the firm is dedicated to delivering sustainable investment out-performance through market cycles.
Today, PineBridge Benson Elliot manages funds on behalf of a diverse group of pension funds, private foundations, university endowments and high net worth individuals. The firm’s total investment capacity is c. €5 billion. All funds are fully discretionary, directed by an experienced and specialised investment team with a highly regarded track record.
The firm targets investments in the middle market across Europe, where an ability to marry sophisticated transaction structuring and financing skills with local market knowledge and hands-on asset management experience can deliver superior overall performance.
The package
· Competitive salary
· Discretionary bonus (but upon good performance two-month salary)
· Full coverage of basic medical insurance
· Employer contribution to pensions scheme
· International travel
Profile (skills and experience)
· Three years plus post qualification relevant work experience within a big four or mid-tier audit firm
· Strong accounting and analytical skills as well as experience with consolidation
· Strong organisational and planning skills and experience are required in order to manage multiple projects and information flows in order to meet deadlines
· Good diplomacy and solid communication skills at all levels
· Ability to work well with colleagues and operating partners remotely
· Independent discipline, self-starter, entrepreneurial spirit and motivated to deliver a high-quality product (e.g. reports, presentations etc.)
· Dutch, English and preferably a third European language e.g. German or French
· Exposure to Real Estate, Private Equity or Investment Fund businesses is an advantage
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