Fund Controller with tax expertise

Job Level:  Professional
Location: 

Senningerber g, LU, L-2633

Area of Expertise:  Asset & Investment Management
Unit:  Allianz Global Investors
Employing Entity:  ACP GmbH / LU Branch
Job Type:  Full-Time
Remote Job:  Not applicable
Employment Type:  Permanent
ID:  46496
Position Cluster:  n.a.

Join us. Let’s care for tomorrow.

At Allianz Capital Partners our people enjoy motivating, fulfilling careers. If you are looking for a fast-paced working environment, you are resolved to cultivate and expand your talents and relish a challenge, then join us now!

 

We are committed to giving our people – experienced and energetic professionals alike – the opportunities and experiences they seek to thrive and gain personal fulfilment. We will work with you to craft your own career, develop your personal growth, and align your achievements with your ambitions.

 

The successful candidate will have 3-5 years of experience working Private Equity or Venture Capital Funds. This is a unique role that will provide the opportunity to work directly with Portfolio Managers and Investment Teams as part of the GP business enabling function.

 

Key Responsibilities

 

• Be the responsible fund owner for day-to-day fund operations activities; including capital events, cash / liquidity management, fund launches and issue management.

• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulations.

• Liaise with Allianz tax operations group to ensure ongoing management of tax activity, that this is monitored and subsequently booked correctly within the accounting platform.

• Review and approve NAV packages, financial statements, and other fund accounting deliverables.

• Manage ongoing TA (Transfer Agency) activities such as capital calls and distributions.

• Liaise with fund administrators, auditors, and other external service providers on fund accounting matters (booking of fees, expenses, monitor deal related payments etc.).

• Conduct analytical reviews and reconciliations to validate the integrity of fund accounting data.

• Implement and maintain robust internal controls and procedures for fund accounting operations.

• Manage the annual audit process and address any audit findings or recommendations.

• Identify opportunities for process improvements and operational efficiencies within fund accounting and related TA / Audit activities.

 

Qualifications and Experience

 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• Strong technical knowledge of accounting principles (GAAP, IFRS) and alternative investment fund structures.

• Experience of working with tax related topics (Withholding tax, Subscription Tax, VAT treatment etc.) relevant to fund entities and LPs.

• Proficiency in fund accounting software and Microsoft Office suite.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

• Ability to work under pressure

• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.

• CAIA or other relevant professional certification is preferred.

 

 

 

46496 | Asset & Investment Management | Professional | n.a. | Allianz Global Investors | Full-Time | Permanent

 

About Allianz Capital Partners 

Allianz Capital Partners is a global investment platform of Allianz Global Investors for alternative equity investments. With over 60 investment professionals, we manage over EUR 59 billion of alternative assets. Our investment focus is on private equity, infrastructure and renewable energy. Our investment strategy is targeted to generate attractive, long-term and stable returns for our clients.

 

Allianz Global Investors is a leading global active asset manager.

 

We invest for the long term and want to create value for clients every step of the way. We do this by being active – in how we partner with clients and anticipate their needs, and build solutions based on capabilities across public and private markets. Our focus on enhancing our clients’ assets leads naturally to a commitment to sustainability for positive change. Our goal is to enhance the investment experience for clients, whatever their location or goals.

 

Putting our clients' needs first, behaving in a transparent way and treating people fairly means acting with integrity. We encourage a collegial culture, that supports individual responsibility. We invest in the development of our employees to maximize the power of innovation.

 

We at Allianz believe in a diverse and inclusive workforce, we are committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity and to helping applicants with any disabilities. We encourage you to bring your whole self to work, no matter where you are from, what you look like, who you love or what you believe in. We therefore welcome applications regardless of ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Great to have you on board.

 

If you feel inspired to promote the active asset management experience, this is the place for you. Join our diverse, international, technology-enabled, and agile environment. Simply upload your CV in English to apply for this position! If you need support to navigate our websites or at any stage during your application, please send an email with your request to acp.recruiting@allianzcapitalpartners.com.

 

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