Fund Accountant

Systematica Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Annual bonus

Pension

Drinks in office

Parental leave

Job summary

Systematica Group is seeking a Fund Accountant to join our London-based Fund Accounting team. The role involves managing daily P&L, NAV, valuations, reconciliations and reporting, with exposure to regulatory filings and process improvements.

The successful candidate will support month-end close, adapt to evolving funds, and collaborate with administrators and senior management in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in fund accounting or related finance role.
• Experience with NAV, P&L, valuations or financial reporting.
• Advanced Excel and MS Office proficiency.
• Proactive process improvement mindset.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily P&L process and attribution by driver.
• Produce daily/weekly/monthly fund return estimates and attribution.
• Support month-end close, valuation policy adherence, external valuations confirmation, and reconcile NAV/P&L.
• Monitor valuation movements against market drivers.
• Prepare management reports on P&L attribution and fund performance.
• Assist with new funds, launches, and regulatory reporting (Form PF, AIFMD).
• Drive process improvements.

Skills

NAV

P&L

Valuations

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree level

ACA/ACCA/CIMA near completion

Tools

VBA

Microsoft Office

Job description

Fund Accountant

Department: Fund Accounting

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: London

Description

The Fund Accounting team is based in our London office and works closely with other support functions across the business. As the number of funds continues to grow, we are looking for a motivated Fund Accountant who is keen to learn, develop and contribute to the team. The successful candidate will support daily P&L, NAV, valuations, reconciliations and reporting, and will bring strong analytical skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the daily P&L process, including the attribution of P&L by driver;
• Produce daily, weekly and monthly fund return estimates and attribution;
• Support the full month-end close process, including:
  • Adhering to the valuation source hierarchy and overall valuation policy;
  • Assisting the administrator in obtaining independent confirmation of external valuations; and
  • Reconciling estimated NAV and P&L to final NAV and P&L.
• Monitor daily valuation changes to ensure that movements are consistent with market drivers;
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and ad hoc reports for senior management, summarising P&L attribution, fund performance, key drivers, significant changes and any risks to business continuity;
• Assist with new business initiatives, fund launches, new products and new corporate structures;
• External reporting, including
  • Assist with the preparation of annual audited financial statements; and
  • Assist with the preparation and review of regulatory reporting, including Form PF and AIFMD reporting;
• Initiate and facilitate process improvements.

General

• Provide day-to-day support to colleagues within the team and across the wider organisation;
• Any other duties commensurate with the post holder’s position and seniority; and
• All employees should understand that it is their personal responsibility to comply with all organisational, statutory and regulatory policies and procedures.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Relevant experience in fund accounting, product control or a related finance role, ideally within asset management or financial services
• Experience of NAV, P&L, reconciliations, valuations or financial reporting;
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency in other Microsoft Office applications;
• A proactive approach to process improvement; VBA experience would be advantageous;
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Educational & Professional Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or equivalent;
• Strong academic results in subjects relevant to the role; and
• Newly qualified, or close to completing a relevant professional qualification, such as ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent.

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.
• Free drinks and snacks at the office.
• Paid parental leave with enhanced leave for mothers/primary carers.

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