Fund Accountant

About

The Fund Accountant is responsible for keeping the books of accounts for all Funds under management and ensuring that all Funds’ assets are properly accounted for.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with the Investment Management, Benefit Management and Business Development teams within compliance framework, to optimize clients’ satisfaction and achieve execution of investment.
• Carry out daily cash reconciliation and periodic assets reconciliation, payments and transfers out of funds and monthly reconciliation of the fund’s portfolio to the Custodians position.
• Communicate and attend entrance/exit audit meetings in respect of the financial audits of funds.
• Regular review of the financial records and accounts of all funds under management.
• Monthly rendition of Risk Management Assessment Report (RMAS) to the National Pension Commission.

Qualifications

• Type of Qualification: BSc
• Field of Study: Finance and Accounting, and ACCA or ICAN or CIMA certification
• Experience Required: 3-4 year's experience in Finance with product knowledge, effective communication, advanced Microsoft office skills – Excel, Word.

Additional Information

Behavioural Competencies

• Thinking Positively
• Pursuing Goals
• Team Working
• Meeting Timescales

Technical Competencies

• Financial Analysis
• Cash Reconciliation
• Presentation Skills
• Evaluation of Internal Controls