Accountant, Fund

Job Description

Job Description

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.

Job Responsibilities

1. Communicate with the Investment Management, Benefit Management and Business Development teams within compliance framework, to optimize clients’ satisfaction and achieve execution of investment.

2. 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.

3. Communicate and attend entrance/exit audit meetings in respect of the financial audits of funds.

4. Regular review of the financial records and accounts of all funds under management.

5. 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