Africa Pension Fund (APeF) is looking for dynamic, visionary, and experienced professionals to join our team. With our expertise in Deposit Administration Schemes, Pension Fund Management, Investment Advisory, Fund Management, and Capital Mobilization, we are dedicated to fostering financial growth and providing meaningful solutions. If you have the right qualifications, experience, and a passion for innovation in the financial sector, we want to hear from you.

Fund Accountant

Position Count: 2
Key Responsibilities:

Fund Expenses Management: Record and monitor all expenses relating to the unit funds and pension schemes, including accrued and prepaid expenses, ensuring proper treatment in the calculation of the Net Asset Value (NAV) and maintaining compliance with accounting standards.
Unit Reconciliation: Properly account for cancellations and new issues of units of the funds and schemes and carry out periodic reconciliations with the registers to ensure accurate numbers are used in NAV calculations.
Accounting Processing: Process fund accounting data ensuring accuracy and timeliness. Generate daily (workdays) fund accounting reports to enable informed decision-making and foster compliance requirements.
Bank Reconciliation: Reconcile funds collected and withdrawn from custodian bank balances against book balances. Produce daily and month-end reconciliation reports to ensure accuracy and transparency.
Daily Accounting Activities: Manage day-to-day accounting tasks related to unit trust schemes maintained by APeF, ensuring efficient operations and adherence to timelines.
Custodianship of Records: Maintain proper custodianship of all fund accounting records and correspondence. Establish and manage an organized filing system to ensure easy retrieval of financial records and compliance with audit requirements.
Filing System: Create and sustain an organized and efficient filing system for all accounting records, supporting streamlined operations and record retrieval.
Ad Hoc Tasks: Undertake additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by Chief Esuperiors, contributing to the overall success of the Fund Accounting Unit.
Candidate Experience Requirements:

Minimum of 3 years of experience in fund accounting or financial reporting roles.
Familiarity with Collective Investment Schemes and Pension Fund operations.
Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. CPA or ACCA certification is mandatory.