Vatic labs

Accountant (UAE)

Abu Dhabi Full Time

We are seeking an accountant who will be responsible for working with the Company’s Controller to provide day-to-day oversight and assistance with all financial aspects of a quantitative trading firm. You will be liaising with the Company’s fund administrator, clearing broker, auditors, and investors to ensure all aspects of fund administration are being adhered to.  In addition, you will be preparing monthly financial statements and other related reports or analyses for the management company.

Responsibilities include:

Fund Accounting:

  • Daily reconciliations of the fund’s trades and P&L between our internal records and our clearing broker 
    • Coordinating with our Trading Operations team to investigate / resolve breaks 
  • Oversight of fund administrator, including:
    • Ensuring accuracy of month end NAV and monthly investor reports
    • Subscription and redemption processing
  • Cash and collateral management, including:
    • Monitoring bank and broker balances and activity
  • Ensuring proper compliance reporting
  • Assistance with annual fund audit

Management Company Accounting:

  • Preparing monthly financial statements, including booking all relevant journal entries in Netsuite
  • Expense allocation and accruals
  • Vendor management and invoice/payment processing
  • Budgeting and forecasting
  • Assistance with the Company’s first annual management company audit
  • Preparing schedules or reports for tax reporting

If you possess the following, we would love to explore what is available for you with our team:

  • 2-4+ years accounting/audit experience in public accounting, with experience in the financial industry, preferably with focus in asset management; and/or 
  • Accounting/finance experience at an asset management firm; and/or  
  • Experience in or strong knowledge of management company accounting and treasury management.
  • Active CPA is a plus.

At Vatic, we’re serious about our work—but we also believe in balance, growth, and having fun along the way. Here’s what you can expect:

  • Flat structure with direct executive exposure – Work closely with leadership and make an impact from day one.
  • Comprehensive health benefits – Full health insurance coverage for employees and dependents.