Financial Controller

La Defense, Paris 

CDD  4 months september - December

At AXA IM our purpose, to act for human progress by investing for what matters, is central to every action we take as a business. As a responsible asset manager, we actively invest for the long-term to help our clients, our people and the world to prosper. 

As a future Financial Controller, you will report to our Local Head of FMCG AXA, and you will be part of AXA IM Alts Real Assets. 

DISCOVER your opportunity  

The Financial Controller will be primarily responsible for managing financial, tax, reporting and governance aspects of the investments in scope, providing an active contribution, concerning the financial aspects, in the investment/divestment phase, financing/hedging and structuring of the investments.

The Financial Controller would co-ordinate the production of Investor and regulatory reporting and support the monitoring of investment performance, working closely with Fund Management and Asset Management teams.

The role will involve liaising with parties both within and outside the organization and requires an individual who has strong communication and presentation skills. 

This position requires someone who is proactive, can take the initiative and has strong communication skills.  

Your role and responsibilities will include:

• Ensure accuracy, completeness and timeliness of productions of external service providers (Corporate Managers, Corporate secretary, Property Managers and Tax Advisors)
• Preparation and coordination of quarterly reporting closing and fund reporting including investor and regulatory reports (annual, semi-annual, quarterly or monthly reporting, incl. regulatory reporting) and ad-hoc external and internal reports (i.e. Management Board or Supervisory Board)
• Managing all the accounting, reporting, financial, tax aspects and governance aspects of all the investment vehicles in scope (Regulated and not Regulated – typically Funds, SCICAV, SPVs)
• Coordination of the providers (corporate manager and tax advisor, property manager, auditors, corporate secretary, banks, depo banks, legal, compliance and risk manager)
• Coordination of budgeting process
• Monitor performance (variance actual vs budget, asset performance, capex monitoring, rent arrears etc.)
• Contribution in acquisition/disposal, financing/hedging and structuring of investments
• Contribution in transversal projects if requested and perform other tasks and projects as assigned from time to time.

L'intégration crée des possibilités de parcours de carrière élargis ; à travers différentes entités, classes d'actifs et régions.Opportunités pour nos collaborateurs : Une vision unifiée pour un gestionnaire d'actifs européen de premier plan avec 1,5 trillion d'euros d'actifs, favorisant une culture de justice et d'inclusion.Solutions pour nos clients : Une plateforme mondiale offrant des solutions d'investissement sur mesure avec une approche centrée sur le client.Innovation : Utilisation des technologies émergentes pour améliorer l'efficacité et favoriser la créativité.Chemin vers la durabilité : Intégration de la durabilité dans les opérations avec un engagement fort envers des investissements responsables.Intégration culturelle : Fusion de deux cultures centrées sur le client, axées sur la performance, la collaboration et la diversité.

SHARE your unique expertise 

We welcome different combinations of skills & experiences. 

Your qualifications and experience:

• Degree in Business Administration
• 2/3 year’s experience in audit, financial control 
• Experience in Real estate, asset management is desirable.
• Excellent English oral and written communication skills
• Good computer skills, especially advanced Excel
• Team player
• Proactive, enthusiastic and result oriented.
• Strong cross-cultural management skills
• Strong negotiation skills
• Very good analytical skills
• Good presentation skills
• Rigorous, self-motivated, and autonomous

We would love to know more about you. Let’s connect! Send us your resume.