Fund Accountant at a Financial Services Company - Workforce Group

Workforce Group - Our client, a leading player in the financial services industry, is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Fund Accountant

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• A leading player in the financial services industry is looking to hire an experienced and detail-oriented Fund Accountant to join its Finance team.
• This role is ideal for professionals with strong experience in asset management, fund accounting, financial reporting, and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare reports on yields, NAVs, and fund distributions
• Perform daily accounting operations for assigned funds
• Handle month-end reconciliations and account closings
• Support annual audits, tax filings, and compliance reporting
• Monitor fund cashflows and expenses
• Generate financial statements and management reports
• Analyze accounting discrepancies and implement corrective actions
• Drive process improvements for enhanced financial performance.

Key Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
• ACA or ACCA qualification is mandatory
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Fund Accounting or a similar role
• Experience within Asset Management, Securities, Advisory, or Trustees business
• Strong knowledge of financial regulations and risk management
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and analytical skills.

Application Closing Date
29th May, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: executivesearch@workforcegroup.com using “Fund Accountant” as the subject of the email.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.