Financial Accountant

Systematica Investments; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hedge fund manager in Jersey is seeking a proactive Financial Accountant to ensure accurate financial reporting and regulatory compliance across global operations. You will work collaboratively with teams to enhance financial processes and drive innovation. This role requires a degree, professional accounting qualification, and a minimum of 5 years in financial services. An attractive salary and comprehensive benefits package are offered.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Competitive salaries

Attractive bonus

Pension

Free drinks and snacks

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of PQE experience in financial services.
• Strong knowledge of UK GAAP and IFRS.
• Familiarity with regulatory environments is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate and timely monthly financial reports.
• Prepare regulatory submissions across key jurisdictions.
• Lead the preparation of financial statements.
• Oversee accounts payable and receivable.
• Support the preparation of annual budgets and forecasts.
• Identify opportunities to improve finance processes.

Skills

Financial services experience

Advanced Excel skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Degree level education

Qualified Accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA)

Tools

SAP or equivalent

Job description

Financial Accountant

Department: Corporate Accounting & Tax

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Jersey

We're looking for a proactive and adaptable Financial Accountant to join our Finance team at our Jersey head office. In this role, you'll play a key part in delivering accurate financial reporting, regulatory submissions, and insightful analysis across our global operations. You'll collaborate with teams throughout the group to strengthen and streamline financial processes for a leading, technology-driven hedge fund manager. You'll be involved in everything from management reporting and audits to process enhancement and automation. This is an exceptional opportunity to grow your career in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment that values curiosity, learning, and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Deliver accurate and timely monthly financial reports, ensuring compliance with internal controls, policies, and procedures.
• Provide insightful analysis to support departmental heads in decision-making and planning.
• Contribute to the enhancement of management reporting through innovative tools and data visualization.

2. Regulatory & Compliance Reporting

• Prepare regulatory submissions across key jurisdictions (e.g., Jersey FSB, UK FCA, Swiss, Singapore), ensuring compliance and timely delivery.
• Monitor changes in regulations and implement necessary adjustments to reporting processes.

3. Financial Statements & Audit Management

• Assist with or lead the preparation of financial statements for multiple jurisdictions, including group consolidation.
• Liaise with external auditors, managing the audit process to ensure smooth and efficient completion.

4. Finance Operations

• Oversee or contribute to core finance operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, treasury, and cash management.
• Ensure payments are processed accurately, cash positions reconciled, and credit control functions performed effectively.

5. Budgeting & Forecasting

• Support or lead the preparation of annual budgets and forecasts, providing analysis of variances and recommendations to stakeholders.

6. Process Improvement & Innovation

• Identify opportunities to improve and automate finance processes, leveraging modern tools and technologies.
• Stay informed on industry trends to drive efficiency and innovation within the finance function.

7. Project Work & Ad Hoc Tasks

• Contribute to cross-functional projects such as system upgrades, process optimization, and implementation of new tools.
• Take on additional responsibilities as assigned by the Head of Finance.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Core Requirements

• Experience in financial services or asset management (e.g., hedge funds, private equity, or banking).
• Advanced Excel skills, with the ability to analyse and model financial data.
• Proficiency in finance systems (e.g., SAP or equivalent) is advantageous.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with attention to detail and a proactive approach.
• Strong knowledge of UK GAAP and IFRS; familiarity with US GAAP or other standards (e.g., Singapore GAAP, Chinese GAAP) is a plus.

Preferred Attributes

• A mindset for innovation, with a focus on improving processes and adopting new tools.
• Strong communication skills to present financial data to a variety of stakeholders.
• Curiosity and a passion for learning, regardless of experience level.
• Familiarity with regulatory environments (e.g., Jersey FSB, UK FCA) is an asset.

Educational & Professional Qualifications

• Educated to degree (or equivalent) level or higher; and
• Qualified Accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or Similar) with a minimum of 5yrs PQE experience.

Benefits

Systematica Investments provides you with excellent benefits from day 1. We provide private medical insurance for you and your immediate family. We offer competitive salaries combined with an attractive bonus and pension plus free drinks and snacks at the office.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company.