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Langham Hall was formed to provide professional services by providing high quality accounting, fund administration and investor reporting services to real estate, debt, infrastructure and private equity fund clients. The Company was started in 2006 and now has operations in London, Southampton, Luxembourg, Hong Kong, Singapore, Shenzhen, New York, Philadelphia, and the Channel Islands, with over 800 staff representing net assets of USD 180bn.

Key Responsibilities

  •  Administer depositary services for a portfolio of clients managing real estate, private equity and infrastructure funds
  •  Client relationship management including ongoing multi-channel communication such as face-to-face, telephone and email.
  •  Undertake the client take on process and client risk assessments.
  •  Undertake key event assessments including: subscriptions, drawdowns, acquisitions, disposals, distributions, terminations and others.
  •  Cash flow monitoring: preparation of high level reconciliations, analytical reviews and substantive testing of bank accounts.
  •  Safekeeping and verification of assets: verifying that assets and their economic benefit exist and are owned by the Fund. Maintaining an up to date inventory of all assets held by the Fund.
  • Ongoing monitoring and oversight of the Fund and Fund Manager - ensuring controls and procedures adequate and are being adhered to, ensuring the fund is being managed in accordance with the fund documentation
  • Sensitive conversations with our clients will be led by the Manager and Head of Department and will need to be documented by the Analyst who will be require to develop an intimate knowledge of our clients businesses.
  • Delivering work to the expected standard and timeframes.

    In addition to the duties listed above, the candidate may be requested to perform other ad hoc work from time to time.

Skills Knowledge and Expertise

  • Previous experience in auditing in the real estate / private equity industry would be an advantage however is not essential.
  • Experience working in an internal audit / compliance / controls function an advantage however is not essential (ideal candidate would have work experience from a top 10 audit practice).
  • An understanding of the principles of control frameworks and risk management.
  • Excellent attention to detail and an inquisitive mind-set.
  • Ability to think laterally about the practical application of the AIFMD, particularly in relation to the verification of a diverse portfolio of assets.
  • Ability to work in a small company environment with focused and hardworking individuals.
  • Ability to plan effectively, with strong deadline orientation.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • The candidate should be studying towards or willing to study towards a professional qualification such as CAIA or CISI.

Benefits

  • 24 days annual leave, excluding bank holidays 
  • Discretionary bonus scheme
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Full study support from start date

About Langham Hall

Langham Hall provides premium quality accounting, fund administration and investor reporting services to Real Estate and Private Equity Fund clients. Langham Hall invests in people and in developing them professionally.  We are extremely proud of our leadership-focused culture which fosters a dedicated, approachable and collaborative way of working.  We offer the opportunity to progress your career and study professional qualifications; through intensive training and where applicable, full exam tuition and study support. Langham Hall is a fast-growing company and as such staff experience a variety of responsibilities and inclusion in exciting initiatives beyond their day-to-day role.  Employees are supported and encouraged to deliver a first-class service and opportunities are identified at an early stage for employees to engage with our clients which enables them feel involved and challenged in their work. 
 
We are proud of our positive working culture which is reinforced through our employees and our extremely low staff turnover and we seek out people that believe in our values.