• Application Deadline:
• Position: Fund Accountant


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 3 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  

Key Responsibilities

• Timely preparation and presentation of
  
  
  
  • Annual, Quarterly and Monthly Budget
  
  
  • Monthly, quarterly and annual management accounts.
  
  
  • Monthly, quarterly and annual variance analysis comparing budget to actual
  
  
  
  


• Oversee the month-end close process, constantly reviewing procedures while eliminating inadequacies


• Timely processing of payments to vendors


• Compare monthly, quarterly and annual budgets against actual performance.


• Prepare weekly liquidity reports/cashflow projections


• Ensure the preparation, remittance and timely filing of all local, state, and federal tax returns


• Prepare and submit monthly, quarterly and half yearly statutory return to the various regulators


• Ensure accurate invoices are issued to clients in a timely manner


• Follow up with clients on receivables and related WHT receipts


• Develop financial reporting templates for newly launched products


• Provide financial and business insights to the Supervisor.


• Work with the team to understand cost drivers and proactively looking for cost-optimisation strategies.


• Ensure the application of appropriate internal controls and financial procedures within the department.


• Support the drive to automation and continuous process improvement


• Ensure timely completion of the annual audited accounts across various companies and funds simultaneously.


• Liaise with service providers on a timely manner on accounting, regulatory, statutory, and other matters.


• Manage relationships with bankers, regulators, tax officials, consultants and other relevant stakeholders.


• Other specific responsibilities as defined by the Supervisor or CFO.

Requirements

• A minimum of a 2:1 Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or any other related discipline.


• ACCA/ACA is required.


• At least 3 years’ experience in management, financial and fund accounting for an asset management business.


• Strong financial and accounting background, including an understanding of financial statement, ratios, and analysis.


• Experience working with external auditors, internal controls, and compliance-related issues.