Fund Accountant at One17 Capital Limited

Overview

We are looking for a Fund Accountants that will keep all aspects of fund accounts which includes creating financial reports, controlling transactions and tracking yields on investments. The prospect will carry out the day-to-day accounting for 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 schedules, compliance reports, tax returns, financial statements, or other reports.
• 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.

Key Requirements:

• Minimum of bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, statistics or another closely related field
• Knowledge of Islamic / non-interest finance is an added advantage
• 3 - 5 years’ post NYSC experience.
• Policy and regulatory knowledge, interpretation and application
• Ability to analyse large amounts of data and to compile detailed reports
• High attention to detail and excellent analytical skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-based environment with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) is essential

Core Competencies:

• Self-motivated and result oriented
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Ability to multitask
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Excellent attention to details