Fund Accounting Manager at a Foremost Pension Fund Administrator - HR-WIT Limited

HR-WIT Limited - Our client, one of the foremost Pension Fund Administrator in Nigeria, is recruiting suitable candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Fund Accounting Manager

Location: Mainland, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The Fund Accounting Manager is responsible for the accurate accounting, valuation, reporting, and reconciliation of all funds under management. 
• This role ensures full compliance with pension industry regulations, internal controls, and standards. The preferred candidate must have worked or currently working in the pension industry.

Job Responsibilities

• Ensure an effective and accurate management of all assigned funds.
• Prepare the valuation process and review fund valuations to ensure completeness and accuracy.
• Generate accurate monthly fee invoices and prepare them for executive approval.
• Analyse and review daily unit prices, investigating and resolving unusual variations.
• Manage fund transfers across various RSA (Retirement Savings Account) funds.
• Prepare and submit RMAS and other statutory regulatory reports in a timely manner.
• Prepare management accounts for all funds under management, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders to resolve reconciliation issues promptly.
• Ensure full compliance with all relevant regulatory requirements and internal policies.
• Identify operational exceptions and problems in fund accounting processes, escalate appropriately, and assist in their resolution.
• Stay up-to-date with regulatory changes and ensure all fund accounting operations align with pension regulatory requirements.

Academic Qualifications

• Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in in a numerate discipline such as Finance, Accounting, Economics
• 5 - 8 years’ experience as a Fund Manager in the Pension Fund Administrator
• MBA or relevant Master's degree in any business-related discipline
• Relevant professional certifications such as CFA, ICAN, CITN
• In-depth knowledge of Fund Accounting
• Knowledge of Financial Reporting
• Understanding of regulatory compliance
• Experience in using relevant accounting software
• In-depth knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
• Exceptional Communication (Written and Oral).

Salary
N500,000 - N700,000 monthly.

Application Closing Date
31st May, 2025,

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: jobs@hrwitltd.com using the job Title as the subject of the mail.