Rafał Chochla
Summary
ACCA-qualified finance professional with over a decade of experience in fund administration, financial reporting, and regulatory compliance, primarily across Private Equity and Real Estate funds. Brings a strong track record of supporting client relationships, coordinating audits, and delivering high-quality reporting under tight deadlines. Recognized for reliability, attention to detail, and mentoring junior staff, with hands-on involvement in system transitions and process documentation.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Senior Client Services Manager (Assistant Vice President)
Apex Fund Services S.A.
10.2020 - Current
- Reviewed and finalised client reporting under tight deadlines, maintaining high standards for data quality and presentation.
- Supervised, trained, and supported junior staff members, contributing to team development and operational continuity.
- Acted as the main point of contact for clients, managing expectations and day-to-day communications.
- Built reporting review spreadsheets that streamlined quality checks and reduced manual errors.
- Contributed to operational improvements through documentation and support in outsourced process transitions.
- Coordinated the migration of accounting systems for Private Equity funds, ensuring accurate data transfer and minimal disruption.
Real Estate Investment Accountant (Associate)
BlackRock Operations (Luxembourg) S.à r.l.
11.2018 - 08.2020
- Acted as the primary finance contact for a portfolio of real estate entities, coordinating with auditors, tax advisors, and service providers.
- Led the review of financial statements and investor reports, ensuring compliance with AIFMD and jurisdictional tax requirements.
- Supported real estate acquisitions and disposals, providing financial due diligence and insights on completion accounts.
- Managed liquidity planning and cash flow forecasts; streamlined banking operations including account administration and user onboarding.
- Presented financial performance updates and risk analysis at board meetings, influencing strategic decisions.
Senior Fund Accountant
Aztec Financial Services (Luxembourg) S.A.
04.2013 - 09.2018
- Delivered full-cycle accounting and reporting for complex fund structures, improving transparency and stakeholder communication.
- Managed annual audit processes and handled regulatory submissions (CSSF, BCL), reducing review timelines.
- Mentored junior accountants, enhancing team capability and process adherence.
- Represented finance in client board meetings, presenting fund performance and compliance updates.
Accountant
State Street Services (Luxembourg) S.A.
09.2012 - 03.2013
- Produced statutory accounts and internal reports for alternative investment funds within tight deadlines.
- Supported internal decision-making with timely financial insights and ad-hoc reporting.
Fund Accountant
State Street Services (Poland) S.A.
04.2010 - 08.2012
- Executed NAV calculations and reconciliations for UCITS funds, ensuring pricing accuracy and valuation integrity.
- Managed investor transaction flows and processed corporate actions, enhancing operational reliability.
- Analysed income accruals, pricing impacts, and mark-to-market activities to support accurate fund reporting.
Education
Master’s Degree - Corporate Finance and Accounting
Cracow University of Economics
01.2005 - 01.2010
ACCA Member - undefined
Skills
- Excel (advanced)
- pivot tables
- lookup functions
- review models
- Fund administration and accounting systems
- eFront
- Investran
- Yardi
- Sage BOB
- Online banking platforms
- cash management tools
- Financial reporting
- NAV processes
- Regulatory compliance support
- AIFMD
- CSSF
- BCL
- Detail-oriented
- reliable under pressure
- Strong communicator
- client-focused
- mentoring
- supporting junior staff
- Process-aware
- hands-on mindset
- operational improvements
Strengths And Qualities
- Detail-oriented and reliable under pressure
- Strong communicator, client-focused
- Comfortable mentoring and supporting junior staff
- Process-aware with a hands-on mindset
- Consistent contributor to operational improvements
Technical Skills And Tools
- Excel (advanced): pivot tables, lookup functions, review models
- Fund administration and accounting systems: eFront, Investran, Yardi, Sage BOB
- Online banking platforms and cash management tools
- Financial reporting & NAV processes
- Regulatory compliance support (AIFMD, CSSF, BCL)
Timeline
Senior Client Services Manager (Assistant Vice President)
Apex Fund Services S.A.
10.2020 - Current
Real Estate Investment Accountant (Associate)
BlackRock Operations (Luxembourg) S.à r.l.
11.2018 - 08.2020
Senior Fund Accountant
Aztec Financial Services (Luxembourg) S.A.
04.2013 - 09.2018
Accountant
State Street Services (Luxembourg) S.A.
09.2012 - 03.2013
Fund Accountant
State Street Services (Poland) S.A.
04.2010 - 08.2012
Master’s Degree - Corporate Finance and Accounting
Cracow University of Economics
01.2005 - 01.2010
ACCA Member - undefined
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