Financial Controller Private Equity 80-100%

Alpha Associates is an independent private equity, private debt and infrastructure manager and advisor based in Zurich, Switzerland. We are an international team of 50 and are looking for a Finance Controller to support our Finance and Controlling department. The firm is owned and managed by its founding partners and is an asset manager regulated by the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA). Our working language is English. We manage funds-of-funds and customized accounts for institutional and private clients worldwide. We make primary fund commitments, direct co-investments and buy mature portfolios in secondary transactions.

For the reinforcement of our team, we are looking for a

Financial Controller Private Equity 80-100%

The appointee will work closely with our Chief Financial Officer and have the following tasks:

• Take on financial and administrative responsibility of key client mandates and/or funds.
• Monitor the underlying investment portfolio including fund investments, direct investments, and listed stocks. Update and review portfolio information in the investment database.
• Maintain the treasury function, review cash balances and initiate bank wires, drawdowns and distributions.
• Prepare quarterly and annual reports and financial statements according to IFRS and/or Luxembourg GAAP.
• Compile financial data for investor presentations and tailored quarterly reports.
• Coordinate with the investor relations team, the investment team and the legal team on reporting and other business matters.
• Collaborate with external administrators, auditors, and consultants (tax, legal, etc.).
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of business processes 

The ideal candidate will have:

A university degree or higher education in economics or finance and 3 to 6 years of relevant working experience, preferably in the private equity, infrastructure or private debt investments area. Candidates must have strong analytical, accounting  and self-management skills. Fluency in written and spoken English and German are a must. The starting date upon agreement. Only candidates with the right to work in Switzerland will be considered.

Are you interested?

If you are interested in working within a dynamic international team in an environment with open communication and a flat hierarchy, please send your complete application to Daniela Watter at daniela.watter@alpha-associates.ch

Alpha Associates AG, NEW ADDRESS Bahnhofstrasse 13, 8001 Zürich, www.alpha-associates.ch