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Fund Reporting Accountant


Job Location:

Lagos - Nigeria

Salary: Not provided by the employer
Experience Required: 1-3years
Posted: 24 May 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 21 August 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy
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Job Summary

This role bridges the gap between complex investment activities and formal financial reporting. You will oversee the accurate calculation of Net Asset Values (NAV) manage fund reconciliations and ensure that all reporting remains compliant with both international accounting standards and local regulatory frameworks. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented professional capable of translating high-volume transaction data into clear auditable and decision-ready financial insights for investors regulators and the board.

Key Responsibilities
1. Fund Accounting & NAV Management
  • Ledger Maintenance: Maintain meticulous accounting records for a variety of investment
    funds and complex portfolios.
  • NAV Calculation: Execute precise Net Asset Value (NAV) calculations ensuring all
    income expenses and asset price fluctuations are accurately captured.
  • Valuation & Performance: Produce detailed portfolio valuation and performance reports to
    track investment ROI and fund health.
2. Financial Reporting & Compliance
  • Statement Preparation: Draft periodic financial statements and comprehensive investor
    reports in accordance with relevant frameworks (IFRS/GAAP).
  • Regulatory Filings: Prepare and submit mandatory reports for regulatory bodies and the
    board of directors ensuring 100% adherence to deadlines and compliance standards.
  • Audit Support: Act as the primary point of contact for internal and external audits
    providing necessary documentation and clarifying fund positions.
3. Controls & Reconciliations

  • Asset Reconciliation: Perform rigorous reconciliations of fund holdings against custodian
    and broker statements to resolve discrepancies immediately.
  • Financial Controls: Implement and maintain robust internal financial controls and
    documentation standards to mitigate risk and prevent errors.



Requirements
Education & Experience
  • Academic Background: Bachelors degree in accounting Finance or a closely related discipline.
  • Professional Qualification: Must be a Chartered Accountant (ACA / ACCA).
  • Proven Track Record: 37 years of demonstrable experience specifically in fund accounting asset management accounting or specialized financial reporting.
Technical & Behavioral Skills
  • Technical Mastery: Strong command of accounting software and advanced Excel skills
    for data manipulation.
  • Regulatory Knowledge: Solid understanding of financial services regulations and IFRS
    standards.
  • Precision: High level of accuracy and attention to detail especially when working under
    tight reporting cycles.
  • Analytical Thinking: Ability to investigate and resolve complex reconciliation issues and
    valuation anomalies.




Required Skills:

HND/ or equivalent in relevant field. Relevant professional qualifications. 6-8 years cogent experience actively coordinating logistics activities Must have previous experience within the manufacturing industry. Candidate must have interstate logistics experience. Must have excellent reporting and coordination skills.