Fund Accounting Officer at Undisclosed Investment Firm via HR-on-Wheels – Lagos

An undisclosed investment firm is recruiting a Fund Accounting Officer through HR-on-Wheels for its Lagos Island operations. Reporting to the Head of Finance & Strategy, the officer will contribute to fund accounting, financial management and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Support accounting and management of the firm and its investment funds.
• Prepare management and statutory accounts, budgets, forecasts, financial models and reports.
• Support audits, financial control, regulatory compliance and reporting to investors, lenders and the Board.
• Manage treasury-related analysis, cash flow, tax, payroll and statutory remittances.
• Monitor expenditure and financial performance, and liaise with auditors, banks, tax authorities and other stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Statistics or a related field.
• Four to five years’ relevant experience in fund accounting, financial reporting, financial control or a comparable role.
• Knowledge of IFRS/GAAP, reporting, accounting software, budgeting, treasury and tax.
• ICAN, ACCA, CFA or equivalent qualification is stated as required/preferred.
• Investment management, private equity, financial services or audit experience is advantageous.
• Analytical ability, integrity, good communication and willingness to travel approximately 20–30% as required.

Salary

₦650,000–₦800,000 monthly.