Description

Our client is a premier global quantitative and systematic investment manager, seeking a high-caliber Financial Accountant to join their lean and high-performing Finance team, focusing on the day-to-day financial, tax, and regulatory management of their India-related trading entities.

Some of the key responsibilities of the role include:

1. Financial Reporting: Oversee the end-to-end accounting and review management accounts for India-based trading entities and multiple legal structures.
2. Taxation & Compliance: Act as the subject matter expert for Indian tax filings, including GST, TDS, and Corporate Tax, ensuring 100% compliance with local regulatory frameworks.
3. Audit & Controls: Support annual financial statements, coordinate with external auditors (Big 4), and continuously improve internal controls and operational efficiency.
4. Stakeholder Management: Collaborate closely with internal Operations, Risk, Compliance, and global Finance teams to resolve complex trading and cash flow issues.
5. Scope Expansion: Maintain accurate records across multiple legal entities with the potential to take on additional non-India global entities over time.

To be eligible for this role you will require:

1. 4-7 years of post-qualification experience, with a proven track record working directly inside a Hedge Fund, Proprietary Trading Firm, or Asset Manager.
2. Hands-on experience managing Indian taxation (GST, TDS, Corporate Tax) and FPI (Foreign Portfolio Investor) compliance is a strict requirement.
3. Fully Qualified Accountant (CPA, ACCA, CIMA, or Indian CA equivalent). A solid foundation with Big 4 Audit experience is highly advantageous.
4. Bachelor's degree from a reputable university with a good academic record.
5. Advanced Excel skills are mandatory; exposure to automated financial systems and a data-driven mindset aligned with a Quant environment is preferred.
6. Ability to work independently and thrives in a lean, fast-paced, and highly collaborative global team.
7. Open to relocation depending on location

Please email your cv directly in word format with job reference no. JOB - 16468 to cecilia@theedgepartnership.com

Please note that due to the high number of applications only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us in the next 5 business days, we regret to inform you that your application for this position was unsuccessful.