HR-on-Wheels is a Human Resource consulting firm with focus to add value to the businesses of SMEs by emphazing the need to have a people strategy in place.
We are recruiting to fill the position below: Job Title: Fund Accounting Officer
Location: Island, Lagos Employment Type: Full-time Reports to: Head, Finance & Strategy
About the Role
We are seeking a detail-oriented and commercially minded Fund Accounting Officer to support fund accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, treasury, tax, and financial control activities across the Firm and its investment funds.
The successful candidate will work closely with the Head of Finance & Strategy and other stakeholders to ensure accurate financial reporting, effective financial controls, regulatory compliance, and timely delivery of financial and management information.
Key Responsibilities
Support the accounting and financial management of the Firm and its investment funds.
Prepare management accounts, statutory accounts, budgets, forecasts, and financial reports.
Support statutory audits and ensure timely resolution of audit requirements.
Monitor budgets, expenditure, cash flow, and financial performance against approved plans.
Support investor, lender, management, and Board financial reporting requirements.
Assist with treasury, tax, payroll, statutory remittances, and other financial obligations.
Support the development of financial plans, projections, and financial models.
Maintain effective financial controls and ensure compliance with applicable accounting and regulatory requirements.
Liaise with banks, auditors, tax authorities, regulators, vendors, and other external stakeholders.
Provide financial analysis and insights to support business and investment decisions.
Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Statistics, or a related field.
4–5 years’ relevant experience in fund accounting, financial control, financial reporting, or a similar role.
Strong knowledge of IFRS/GAAP and statutory financial reporting.
Experience with accounting software/ERP systems.
Strong analytical, numerical, budgeting, and financial reporting skills.
Good understanding of treasury, tax, financial controls, and financial planning.
Professional qualification such as ICAN, ACCA, CFA, or equivalent is required/preferred.
Experience in investment management, private equity, financial services, or audit is an advantage.
Strong communication, stakeholder management, problem-solving, and organisational skills.
High level of integrity, attention to detail, and ability to work independently.
Must be willing and available to travel as required by the role (approximately 20–30%).
Why Join Us?
This is an opportunity to work in a dynamic investment environment, supporting fund operations, financial strategy, reporting, and investment-related decision-making while gaining broad exposure across finance and business operations.
Salary N650,000 - N800,000 monthly.