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JSS Financial Services are pleased to be partnered with a leading global alternative asset manager seeking to hire an Assistant Fund Controller to join its EMEA Fund Finance team. This firm manages a huge amount of assets across a broad array of investment strategies, including private equity, real estate, credit, infrastructure, growth equity, and other alternative asset classes.For a complete understanding of this opportunity, and what will be required to be a successful applicant, read on.The successful candidate will join the London-based Fund Finance team, supporting a range of European funds across multiple strategies. Reporting to a Senior Fund Controller, the Assistant Fund Controller will work closely with both internal and external stakeholders to deliver high-quality financial, operational, and analytical support.Role Highlights:Collaborate with internal and external partners to calculate monthly NAVs and validate corporate-level transactions. This includes managing subscription and redemption activity, distribution and promote calculations, management fees, NAV allocations, liquidity forecasts, and general corporate expenses.Monitor fund liquidity, support treasury operations, and coordinate cash flows related to investor activity, ensuring funds are available where and when needed.Analyse complex financial data and provide timely, insightful reporting to senior stakeholders to support decision-making.Organize and facilitate fund board meetings, ensuring timely and robust reporting by coordinating across departments.Oversee the preparation and delivery of financial statements in accordance with IFRS/local GAAP and regulatory requirements.Lead external audit processes by coordinating with service providers, internal teams, and auditors; review and finalize financial disclosures.Support compliance with fund-level tax obligations and investor reporting in collaboration with internal tax teams and external advisors.Assist with technical accounting matters and various other projects as required throughout the year.Ideal Candidate:Degree-qualified with very strong academic backgroundACA with 5-9 years of post-qualification experienceStrong technical knowledge of IFRS and financial reportingPrior experience in credit funds or the asset management sectorAdvanced Excel and PowerPoint skillsExcellent interpersonal and stakeholder management abilitiesStrong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive, detail-oriented mindsetEffective communicator with strong written and verbal skillsAbility to manage multiple priorities and deliver in a dynamic environmentWillingness to support wider team initiatives and take ownership of cross-functional projectsWhat's on offer?Strong remuneration potential including discretionary bonusExcellent progression opportunities within a prestigious brand4 days a week in the West EndExcellent in-office perks