Fund / Management Accountant

UnoCasa Consulting - Our client is an agile, rapidly growing boutique Investment Management and Asset Management firm modeled after premier global discretionary fund managers. Backed by institutional-grade expertise, they specialize in building well-diversified portfolios with robust risk management frameworks. They are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Fund / Management Accountant

Location: Victoria Island, Lagos

Employment Type: Full-time Description As they scale, they are looking for their first dedicated finance professional to step in as a Fund/Management Accountant to take absolute ownership of the valuation, compliance, and financial control of their growing investment portfolios. The Reality Check: This is a startup environment with an energetic team of 7–10 people. You won’t just be managing a process; you will be building it. If you are looking for a massive, slow-paced corporate hierarchy, this isn't it. If you want a defining career opportunity to own the entire finance function from day one, read on.

Key Responsibilities

Fund Accounting: Compute daily/periodic NAV for mutual funds and discretionary portfolios; reconcile cash and positions with custodians and brokers. Regulatory Compliance: Lead the preparation of statutory returns (AQR, weekly/quarterly reports) and ensure strict adherence to ISA 2025 and NFIU AML/CFT frameworks under SEC Nigeria Rules. Treasury & Liquidity: Monitor fund liquidity and oversee the smooth settlement of trades and vendor payments. Management Reporting: Develop robust performance dashboards and variance analyses to drive budgeting and forecasting. Risk Management: Implement internal controls and actively identify operational or valuation risks. What Success Looks Like Accuracy: Zero unresolved reconciliation differences. Punctuality: 100% on-time filing of regulatory and internal reports. Excellence: Setting up robust, scalable financial protocols and achieving clean audit outcomes.

Requirements

Education: B.Sc Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics. Certification: ICAN or ACCA (Qualified or final stages/in-view). Experience: 3–7 years of specialized experience in Fund Accounting, Investment Banking, or Asset Management. Technical

Skills