Fund Accountant at Smart Partners Consulting Limited (SPCL)

Smart Partners Consulting Limited (SPCL) - Our client is currently recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Fund Accountant

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• We are currently recruiting for a Fund Accountant for our client, the candidate should have great experience in Financial Sector.
• You are required to act as a finance business partner to key stakeholders in and outside the organization.
• You will be expected to provide support to several key functions including finance, investment, investor relations and corporate development.

Job Responsibilities

• Timely preparation and presentation of Annual, Quarterly and Monthly Budget on Monthly, quarterly and annual management accounts.
• Oversee the month-end close process, constantly reviewing procedures while eliminating inadequacies
• Compare monthly, quarterly and annual budgets against actual performance.
• Analyze monthly financial results and provide insights and recommendations for both short-term and long-term growth plans of the organization.
• Prepare weekly liquidity reports/cashflow projections for all entities within your view
• Ensure the preparation, remittance and timely filing of all local, state, and federal tax returns.
• Prepare and submit monthly, quarterly and half-yearly statutory returns to the various regulators
• Ensure accurate invoices are issued to clients in a timely manner
• Follow up with clients on receivables and related WHT receipts
• Coordinate periodic reviews of the ERM framework
• Keep, organize and maintain all financial records of the Company & its funds
• Prepare, analyze and present financial performance reports to the management and the board of the Company
• Develop financial reporting templates for newly launched products
• Quarterly presentation & analysis to the board of directors and shareholders of the Company on the financial performance and future outlook for the Company and its funds.
• Provide financial and business insights to the Supervisor.
• Work with the team to understand cost drivers and proactively looking for cost optimisation strategies.
• Ensure the application of appropriate internal controls and financial procedures within the department.
• Drive automation and continuous process improvement
• Work together with other departments and teams to stay in line with the overall objective of the business
• Ensure timely completion of the annual audited accounts across various companies and funds simultaneously.
• Liaise with service providers in a timely manner on accounting, regulatory, statutory, and other matters.
• Manage relationships with bankers, regulators, tax officials, consultants and other relevant stakeholders
• Other specific responsibilities as defined by the Supervisor or CFO.

Requirements

• A minimum of a 2:1 Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or any other related discipline.
• Professional Certification in ACCA/ACA is required.
• 4-5 years experience in management, financial and fund accounting.
• He / She should have strong financial and accounting background, including an understanding of the financial statements, ratios, and analysis.
• Experience working with external auditors, internal controls, and compliance-related issues.
• A team player and goal-oriented individual.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional organization and time-management skills.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: talent@smartpartnersng.com using "Fund Accountant" as the subject of the mail.