Mid-Level Accountant
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Summary
- We are seeking a detail-oriented and technically sound Mid-Level Accountant with experience in cross-border payments, Payment Service Providers (PSPs), and payment gateways.
- The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing financial records related to payment flows, ensuring accurate reconciliation across multiple platforms, and maintaining compliance with financial and regulatory standards in a fast-paced fintech or digital payments environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and reconcile high-volume transactions across multiple payment gateways and PSP platforms
- Perform daily, weekly, and monthly reconciliations of payment inflows and outflows (local and international)
- Monitor and account for cross-border transactions, including FX conversions, settlement cycles, and fees
- Ensure accurate recording of merchant settlements, chargebacks, refunds, and transaction fees
- Liaise with banks, PSPs, and payment processors to resolve discrepancies and settlement issues
- Prepare financial reports and schedules related to payment operations and transaction flows
- Maintain the general ledger, including journal entries for payment activities and FX adjustments
- Support month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring completeness of all payment-related entries
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (CBN guidelines, AML/CFT policies, IFRS standards)
- Assist in audit processes, providing required documentation and explanations for payment transactions
- Track and analyze transaction trends, fees, and variances to support business decisions
- Maintain proper documentation and audit trails for all payment-related activities
- Collaborate with product, operations, and tech teams to improve payment processes and controls
Key Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline
- 3years experience in accounting, preferably within fintech, payments, or financial services
- Hands-on experience with:
- Payment gateways (e.g., Flutterwave, Paystack, Stripe)
- PSPs and switching platforms
- Cross-border payment systems and FX accounting
- Strong understanding of:
- Settlement cycles and reconciliation processes
- Chargebacks, refunds, and transaction lifecycle
- Professional certification (ICAN, ACCA) or in progress is an advantage
- Proficiency in Excel (advanced) and accounting systems (e.g., Sage, SAP, QuickBooks)
Core Competencies:
- Strong analytical and reconciliation skills
- High attention to detail (critical for high-volume transactions)
- Problem-solving and discrepancy resolution
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- Integrity and accountability.
Application Closing Date
30th April, 2026.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send thier cvs to: chisomamaechi323@gmail.com using the job title as the subject of the email.