Fund Accountant, Stanbic IBTC Asset Management

About this role

The role is for a Fund Accountant with Stanbic IBTC Asset Management, based in Lagos. It involves performing core fund accounting and reporting tasks for managed funds, resolving GL and NAV exceptions, and ensuring outputs meet local and international accounting and regulatory guidelines. The position supports pricing, valuations, returns to regulators, and preparation of financial statements and reports for SIAML funds. The employer is Stanbic IBTC Bank, part of a banking group operating across Africa, with a focus on asset management and regulatory reporting. The role targets individuals with a background in economics, accounting, finance or related fields and relevant accounting certifications are an advantage.

What you would do

• Perform core fund accounting processes and reporting tasks independently.
• Resolve GL and NAV exceptions and ensure accurate outputs across client and audit deliverables.
• Execute day-to-day accounting functions for SIAML managed funds, including record-keeping and reconciliations.
• Calculate fund prices and generate returns for regulatory authorities.
• Conduct financial reporting and accounting for SIAML funds in line with guidelines.
• Prepare valuation outputs for mutual funds and provide reports to the SEC.
• Prepare financial statements for mutual funds.
• Ensure reports comply with local and international accounting and regulatory standards.

What they are asking for

• BSc or equivalent Honours Degree in Economics, Accounting, Finance, Actuarial Science, Statistics, Banking & Finance or related field.
• ACA/ACCA certification is an added advantage.
• Experience resolving GL exceptions by coordinating with upstream teams and applying journal corrections.
• Experience with financial market instruments and applying valuation logic for NAV reviews and exception resolution.
• Fund accounting/investment reporting and asset management experience or related technical accounting experience.
• Behavioural competencies including: articulating information, following procedures, and teamwork.
• Technical competencies including: data analysis, data quality, risk awareness and root cause analysis.

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