Controller for Private Market funds management at an international private bank in Zürich. Senior responsibilities handle investment administration, liquidity monitoring, and fund manager support.
About the role
- Assistant Financial Controller responsible for financial operations and reporting for UK and France entities. Leading financial control and team management in a hybrid working environment.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the financial operations and reporting for Side’s UK and French entities.
- Deliver accurate and timely management and financial reporting, maintaining a robust control environment.
- Support audits and compliance across both jurisdictions.
- Manage two finance staff, working closely with shared services and cross-functional teams in operations and HR.
- Partner with local leadership and the group finance team to ensure consistent practices and financial integrity.
- Lead month-end and year-end close processes for UK and France entities, ensuring accuracy in D365.
- Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, and prepayments with proper supporting documentation.
- Maintain balance sheet reconciliations and ensure ledgers are audit-ready.
- Manage intercompany balances and cross-border recharges in line with group policies.
- Support preparation of statutory accounts and audit support files, responding to queries and coordinating with external auditors.
- Manage and develop a small team of finance staff, providing coaching and performance oversight.
- Promote strong internal controls and support rollout of group-wide finance initiatives.
- Liaise with shared service centre on AP/AR processes for timely and accurate processing.
- Identify and lead opportunities for automation and process improvement in financial reporting.
- Act as the first point of contact for operational finance questions from business stakeholders.
- Partner with regional leaders to provide finance insight and support decision-making.
- Monitor and report on cost centre spend and budget adherence across UK and France.
- Ensure local compliance with tax, payroll, and accounting standards under UK GAAP and French GAAP.
- Assist with preparation of group consolidation packs and ensure reporting alignment.
Requirements
- Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with several years post-qualified experience.
- Strong background in financial reporting and accounting operations in a multi-entity environment.
- Experience managing a small finance team.
- Working knowledge of D365 or similar ERP systems.
- Excellent technical accounting knowledge and hands-on approach to monthly reporting.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and collaborate cross-functionally.
- Well organised and used to working to tight deadlines in a mainly manual finance environment.
- Fluency in English; French language skills a plus but not required.
- Previous experience in media, games, or technology sectors advantageous.
Benefits
- Competitive remuneration
- Holidays
- Flexible working
- Regular team socials.
- A supportive community inclusive of LGBTQ+, and any age, ethnicity, religion, or disability.
- We care about the wellbeing of our employees and have a dedicated employee wellbeing programme.
- Studio based in Kings Cross.
- Onsite amenities include a gym, café, pub and transport to and from Kings Cross station.
- We operate a hybrid model of office and remote working.
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