Job Description
Overview
We’re a fast-growing fin-tech company looking for a detail-oriented Accounting & Reconciliation Officer to join our finance team. This role is crucial for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of our financial transactions, especially in a high-volume, digital payments environment. If you thrive in a fast-paced, tech-driven setting and have a sharp eye for spotting discrepancies, we’d love to meet you.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform daily reconciliations of payment gateways, wallets, banks, and internal ledgers.
- Investigate and promptly resolve reconciliation variances, payment failures, and posted transactions.
- Collaborate with operations, product, and engineering teams to resolve transaction-related issues.
- Ensure accurate recording of transactions in the accounting system (QuickBooks, Sage, etc.).
- Support monthly and quarterly financial closings and audit preparations.
- Prepare daily and monthly reconciliation reports for internal stakeholders and regulators (CBN, auditors).
- Maintain proper documentation and audit trails for all reconciliations.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in accounting and reconciliation, with at least 2 years in fin-tech, banking, or digital payments.
- Strong understanding of financial controls, digital transaction flows, and reconciliation processes.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting systems (QuickBooks, Sage, or ERP platforms).
- Knowledge of fin-tech operations, including switching, payment gateways, wallets, and settlements.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- High attention to detail and ability to thrive in a tech-enabled, agile environment.
Benefits
- A dynamic, innovative fin-tech environment
- Competitive salary & benefits package
- Hybrid work flexibility
- Opportunities for career growth and skill development