Job Description

Description

We are seeking a proactive and adaptable Corporate Accountant to join our Finance team in our Jersey head office. Whether you are early in your career or bring years of experience, this role offers opportunities to grow, innovate, and make a meaningful impact in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. We value a mindset of continuous learning, openness to innovation, and strong aptitude for leveraging technology to enhance processes.

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).

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.

About Systematica Investments

Systematica Investments, launched in January 2015 after a decade of experience within BlueCrest Capital Management, is an innovative technology-driven firm focused on a quantitative and systematic approach to investing. The firm was founded by Leda Braga and manages assets across a number of futures, equity and OTC based strategies.



The philosophy of the firm is one of innovation, excellence in research and a commitment to fostering a strong alignment with investors. Systematica Investments has a global presence with offices in Jersey, Geneva, London, New York, Singapore and Shanghai.