Fund Accountant

Fund Accountant

The Fund Accountant is responsible for maintaining accurate and timely accounting records for investment funds, supporting fund valuation and NAV calculation, financial reporting, reconciliations, and regulatory compliance. The role ensures the integrity of fund financial information and supports effective coordination with fund managers, custodians, administrators, auditors, and other stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date accounting records for investment funds and portfolios.
• Prepare and review daily, weekly, and monthly Net Asset Value (NAV) calculations in accordance with approved valuation policies.
• Ensure accurate recording of investment income, expenses, fees, accruals, and corporate actions.
• Investigate and resolve NAV variances, accounting discrepancies, and unreconciled items within agreed timelines.
• Perform daily reconciliations of cash balances, investment positions, trades, receivables, payables, and accounting records.
• Monitor fund cash balances and coordinate cash movements and settlement requirements with relevant teams.
• Prepare fund financial statements, supporting schedules, and management reports.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing and reporting processes.
• Record and reconcile investment transactions, including subscriptions, redemptions, transfers, dividends, and interest.
• Coordinate with custodians, brokers, fund administrators, and internal teams to resolve transaction and settlement issues.
• Ensure fund accounting activities comply with applicable accounting standards, regulatory requirements, internal policies, and approved fund documentation.
• Support internal and external audits by providing accurate reconciliations, financial schedules, and supporting documentation.
• Maintain proper accounting records, internal controls, and audit trails for all fund transactions.
• Identify opportunities to improve fund accounting processes, strengthen controls, and enhance reporting efficiency.
• Support the effective use of fund accounting, ERP, reconciliation, and reporting systems, including process automation initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.

• Professional accounting qualification such as CPA, ACCA, CIMA, or an equivalent certification is preferred.

• At least 3 years of relevant experience in fund accounting, investment operations, or a financial services environment.

• Strong knowledge of fund accounting principles, IFRS, financial reporting, internal controls, and applicable regulatory requirements.

• Experience using fund administration software, ERP systems, reconciliation tools, and financial reporting systems.

• Required skills

• Strong fund accountingNAV calculationand financial reporting skillsProficiency in IFRSfinancial reconciliationsand internal controlsKnowledge of investment operationsRegulatory Complianceand audit proceduresStrong analyticalNumericaland problem-solving abilitiesExcellent attention to detail and accuracyProficiency in financial management systemsERPand accounting softwareStrong communication and stakeholder management skillsExcellent organisational and time management abilitiesHigh levels of integrityaccountabilityand professionalism

About the company

ITM Group Rwanda

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Published onNov 10, 2026

Closes onNov 16, 2026

Application Closing Date: 2026-11-16