Fund Accountant - Lagos Mainland

Fund Accountant is primarily responsible for all aspects of day-to-day accounting for one or more assigned mutual funds and/or institutional funds.
Responsibilities:

Prepare timely and accurate Net Assets Values, yields, distributions, and other fund accounting output for subsequent review.
Record accurately, and in accordance with the Department policies and procedures, such accounting records as securities positions, corporate actions related, and journal entries.
Reconcile various accounts, or reviewing reconciliations prepared by others, and promptly researching and correcting any variances.
Identify exceptions and problems affecting accounting records and prices, communicating same to management, and assisting in their resolution.
Assist, as assigned, in preparing audit schedule.
Write reports periodically to management on Fund activities and other related issues.
Research, as assigned, certain securities in Fund portfolios for the purpose of ensuring proper accounting treatment (such as the nature of distributions, original issue discounts, and international valuations) and compliance with SEC, tax, and prospectus restrictions and limitations.
Institutional fund accounting processes also include preparing, reconciling and distributing reports to/from marketing, separate custodians and investment management.
Participate in regular rotation of trade processing and other accounting processes to prepare the fund accounting system for the next day.

Education/Experience

B.Sc/HND with exposure to finance or any other analytical course work

Skills/Knowledge

Demonstrated analytical skills
Demonstrated organizational skills
Ability to work under pressure
Application closing date is 30th of August 2016
Method of Application:
Qualified and interested candidates applying for this job vacant position should forward a comprehensive resume to the email provided below

Note: Only shortlisted applicant will be contacted. Only Lagos resident apply