Fund Controller (AVP) – Private Credit at Franklin Templeton – Benefit Street Partners (Formerly Alcentra) (2023-07 – Present)
Lead fund accounting and financial control across 5 Luxembourg-domiciled private credit funds (~€5bn AUM), covering direct lending and private credit strategies, with exposure to complex fund structures including parallel funds, feeder vehicles, and multi-class investor share classes.
- Lead independent shadow NAV production across multi-currency portfolios, ensuring robust validation of valuations, FX impacts, accruals, and investor allocations, and strengthening NAV accuracy and control across fund entities.
- Lead detailed review of administrator NAV packs and financial statements (IFRS, FRS 102, US GAAP, Lux GAAP), challenging assumptions and resolving discrepancies across P&L, balance sheet, and capital accounts.
- Manage full fund lifecycle operations, including capital calls, distributions, subscriptions/redemptions, and treasury activities.
- Own management fee calculations, carried interest waterfalls, and performance metrics, ensuring alignment with complex fund documentation and hurdle structures.
- Monitor and manage fund liquidity, leverage, and financing arrangements (including credit facilities and FX hedging), optimising capital deployment and reducing inefficient cash drag across fund structures.
- Lead process improvement and reporting automation initiatives, streamlining reconciliations and data workflows through enhanced Excel solutions and AI-enabled tools, improving efficiency and reducing manual intervention.
- Act as primary liaison with fund administrators, auditors, and tax advisors, supporting audits, regulatory filings, and ongoing financial reporting.
- Interpret fund documentation (LPAs, side letters, credit agreements) to ensure compliance with fund terms and investor requirements.
- Mentor and supervise junior team members, maintaining high standards of control, accuracy, and timely delivery.
Client Fund Accountant – Private Equity at IQ EQ Administration Services (UK) Ltd (2019-08 – 2023-06)
Took ownership of a portfolio of private equity funds and investor relationships, acting as the primary point of contact between clients and internal teams to build and maintain long-term relationships.
- Oversaw the preparation and review of monthly/quarterly NAV packages and capital account statements for closed-ended funds, ensuring compliance with LPA deadlines and resolving complex issues such as equalisation, rebalancing, and partner transfers.
- Reviewed interim and annual financial statements, including consolidated accounts, prepared under Lux GAAP, UK GAAP, US GAAP, and IFRS.
- Managed complex fund accounting matters including equalisation, rebalancing, partner transfers and commitment tracking.
- Supervised capital call and distribution processes, management fee calculations and carried interest allocations.
- Supported AIFMD, FATCA and CRS reporting requirements across multiple client structures.
- Acted as the main point of contact for external auditors and tax advisors, coordinating audits, resolving queries, and ensuring timely statutory filings.
- Managed operational cash flows, including management fee invoicing, payment runs, and FX forecasting.
- Led onboarding of new funds and structural changes, establishing reporting frameworks and operational procedures.
- Collaborated with internal teams to maintain fund structures within FIS Investran, including investor commitments, allocation rules, and deal tracking.
- Supervised and mentored junior team members, providing training and performance oversight to ensure high-quality delivery.
Semi Senior Accountant at Silver Levene LLP, UK (2017-04 – 2019-04)
- Prepared and reviewed statutory and management accounts for SMEs, sole traders and partnerships.
- Prepared corporation tax computations, VAT returns and compliance filings.
- Worked directly with clients to provide accounting support and resolve technical queries.
- Worked closely with partners to ensure quality, compliance and process efficiency.
- Supported audit preparation and compliance reviews.
- Supervised junior team members and contributed to process improvement initiatives.
Semi Senior Accountant at Wong & Co Chartered Accountants, UK (2015-07 – 2017-03)
- Prepared statutory accounts, management accounts and bookkeeping records for SME clients.
- Managed VAT returns and corporate, partnership and personal tax filings.
- Provided day-to-day client support with accounting, tax and compliance matters.
- Reviewed work performed by junior staff and maintained client records.
