Senior Fund Controller - Reporting

Role

Permanent

Senior

Finance & Accounting

Logistics

Baar, Switzerland

Competitive compensation with performance-based bonuses and daily lunch allowance

Closes in 30 days

Requirements

5+ yrs exp

Bachelor's

EU/EFTA permit

Languages

English C2

Compensation

Competitive compensation with performance-based bonuses and daily lunch allowance

Description

What it's about Partners Group’s Evergreen Fund Control team is looking for a motivated IFRS accounting professional to join our growing team in Zug. This role offers broad exposure to audit coordination, NAV oversight, and financial reporting across a diverse portfolio of entities, including regulated and complex fund structures. You will support the delivery of annual audits, and periodic NAV processes, working closely with senior team members, external fund administrators, auditors, and other stakeholders. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong and detail-oriented professional to deepen their experience in IFRS reporting and fund control within a dynamic global environment.

Responsibilities

Support the coordination of annual audits across a portfolio of entities, helping to ensure timely delivery of high-quality financial statements and annual reports
Act as a day-to-day contact for external fund administrators, auditors, and internal stakeholders for assigned deliverables and reporting matters
Review periodic NAV packages, financial statements, and annual reports prepared by external fund administrators, identifying issues, inconsistencies, and areas requiring follow-up
Support technical accounting assessments escalating key accounting matters where appropriate
Contribute to the enhancement of reporting, control, and audit coordination processes to improve efficiency, quality, and scalability
Build effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders and support timely resolution of issues

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline; a professional accounting qualification (CPA, ACCA, ACA, or equivalent) is preferred or in progress
Strong knowledge of IFRS; exposure to Lux GAAP, UK GAAP, or US GAAP is an advantage
5+ years of relevant experience in financial reporting, fund accounting, controlling, or audit, ideally within private markets, asset management, fund administration, or Big4
Solid technical accounting foundation with the ability to analyze reporting issues and apply accounting principles in practice
Good Excel and systems skills; experience with eFront, SQL, Python, or VBA is a plus
Strong analytical and organizational skills, with high attention to detail and the ability to manage a fast-paced environment effectively
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
A proactive, collaborative mindset and a strong commitment to high-quality, timely delivery

Tech stack

eFrontSQLPythonVBA

Benefits

Competitive compensation with performance-based bonuses and daily lunch allowance
Global professional environment with international exposure, collaborative culture, and opportunities to learn the business from industry leaders and seasoned professionals
Premium facilities including state-of-the-art building, diverse on-site dining options, and complimentary gym access with fitness classes
Community engagement through office events, team activities, and volunteer opportunities to connect with local communities
Comprehensive career development through challenging opportunities, hands-on training, dedicated mentorship programs, and our PG Academy learning platform for continuous growth
Sabbatical program - one month off after every five years of service to recharge and explore

Company

Partners Group AG

Financial Services

Partners Group is a global financial institution that retains the culture, pace and agility of a start-up.

Contact

hr@partnersgroup.com