Accountant Job at Alan & Grant

Alan & Grant - Our client, a leading diversified financial institution in Nigeria is recruiting suitable candidates to fill the position below:

Job Position: Accountant

Job Location: Lagos
Job type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The Accountant is responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely recording, reconciliation, and reporting of all financial transactions within the organization.
• This role plays a critical part in supporting the firm's mission to deliver tailored investment solutions to clients by maintaining precise financial records and ensuring strict compliance with all regulatory and internal standards.
• The Accountant will be instrumental in facilitating smooth operational and financial management, consistently aligning with the organization’s core values of excellence, professionalism, integrity, innovation, and commitment.

Key Responsibilities
Financial Record-keeping & Transactions Management:

• Accurately records all financial transactions within the accounting system, including investments, fees, expenses, and cash flows across client portfolios and fund operations.
• Ensures proper documentation and classification of transactions, specifically supporting diverse fund structures such as dollar funds, equity funds, money market funds, and segregated portfolios.

Reconciliation & Verification:

• Performs timely and thorough bank reconciliations, ledger reconciliations, and comprehensive account reviews to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Reconciles fund statements, bank accounts, and client accounts, promptly identifying and resolving any discrepancies.

Financial Reporting & Compliance:

• Prepares precise periodic financial statements, reports, and schedules that adhere to regulatory requirements and internal policies.
• Supports audit processes by providing necessary documentation and clear explanations.

Budgeting & Expense Oversight:

• Assists in the preparation of budgets and forecasts related to investment activities and operational needs.
• Monitors expenses, ensures proper approvals, and maintains robust controls to support the firm's financial sustainability.

Financial Analysis & Insights decision-making:

• Contributes to financial analysis to inform management's strategic
• Provides valuable insights on fund performance, operational costs, and key profitability metrics.

Internal Controls & Process Improvement:

• Maintains and actively enhances internal control procedures to mitigate errors, prevent fraud, and minimize operational risks.
• Identifies and implements process improvements to boost efficiency and accuracy in all financial activities.

Requirements

• Candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• At least 5 years of relevant experience, especially in financial services, asset management, or fund administration
• ACCA, ICAN is preferred
• Strong knowledge of accounting standards, financial reporting, and regulatory compliance.
• Proficiency with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, or ERP systems)
• Exceptional attention to detail, strong accuracy, excellent organizational, and time management skills.