Lead Product Controller
Manila, PH
What it's about
Partners Group's Closed-Ended Fund Control team is seeking a talented Lead Fund Controller to join our growing Manila team. In this role, you will play a vital part in ensuring proper oversight and control of our private equity funds, particularly closed-ended commingled funds and mandates. This position offers the opportunity to collaborate with a dynamic global team and our strategic partners, contributing to the continued success of Partners Group.
- Proactively collaborate with the Financial Reporting team to manage and oversee the audit process for closed-ended funds.
- Engage closely with auditors throughout the audit cycle to ensure the highest quality of the audited financial statements, as well as the efficiency and timeliness of all audit-related activities.
- Review and approve Net Asset Values and Financial Statements for closed-ended comingled funds and mandates prepared by external service providers. Including monitoring performance and rationalizing the NAV movement within the portfolio, by overseeing financial controls and reporting.
- Operate and enhance firm-wide private markets processes and systems.
- Ensure completeness, accuracy and timeliness of legal and regulatory deliverables to our clients.
- Assist third-party partners associated with our funds, including auditors, fund administrators, and custodians, by coordinating workflows and reviewing deliverables.
- Serve as a key fund expert within the firm for assigned funds (operations, accounting, financial reporting, hedging, valuations, new product onboarding, service provider oversight).
- Foster open communication and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to achieve optimal results.
- Identify and contribute to process improvement initiatives across the business unit or department.
- Bachelor's degree in accounting; CA, ACCA, CPA preferred; experience in IFRS, Lux GAAP, US GAAP is an advantage
- Minimum 7 years of relevant working experience including extensive experience in coordinating and driving Service Providers, managing multiple stakeholders and tight deadlines. Background in accounting, controlling or financial audit functions; experience in private markets fund accounting is a plus.
- Passion for numbers and quantitative analysis.
- Strong attention to detail, exceptional organizational skills, and a proactive, self-motivated work ethic.
- Responsible, accountable, flexible, and adaptable with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, and diverse global environment.
- Passion for working within a leading private markets firm and contributing to its continued success.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills (English)
What we offer
Partners Group is a global financial institution that retains the culture, pace and agility of a start-up. As a growing firm, we are committed to attracting, developing and retaining the very best talent, by offering a workplace where results are truly recognized and rewarded. We offer a fantastic opportunity for you to grow:
- Competitive salary with performance-related compensation model
- Professional, international working environment
- Challenging, rewarding career within a growing company
- Collaborative environment, with on-the-job training and mentorship opportunities
- One-month sabbatical after every five years of service
- Education assistance program
- Fun office and team events, including volunteer opportunities to connect with and help our local communities
- Daily interactions and exposure with global offices in Europe, U.S. and Asia
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