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: Deep knowledge of SEC Nigeria Rules, IFRS, and financial modeling.
• Mastery of Excel and fund accounting software is mandatory.
• Soft Skills: High autonomy, uncompromising integrity, acute attention to detail, and the confidence to manage diverse stakeholders (Trustees, Registrars, Auditors).
  Application Closing Date
  18th November, 2026.
  How to Apply
  Interested and qualified candidates should:
  Click here to apply online