Senior Accountant (Fintech)

Senior Accountant (Fintech)

Location: Ikeja, Lagos Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• We are seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to oversee financial reporting, loan portfolio accounting, tax compliance, and regulatory reporting within a fintech/lending environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in line with IFRS, including IFRS 9 loan impairment provisions.
• Manage general ledger, month-end closing, and bank, wallet, and payment gateway reconciliations.
• Oversee loan portfolio accounting, interest income recognition, repayments, Portfolio at Risk (PAR), and impairment calculations.
• Ensure accurate integration of loan management systems with accounting software.
• Manage statutory tax filings, including PAYE, WHT, and VAT.
• Ensure compliance with applicable Nigerian tax laws, CBN reporting requirements, and data protection regulations.
• Coordinate annual audits and liaise with external auditors and tax consultants.
• Support internal controls and maintain accurate, confidential financial records.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or a related discipline.
• ICAN qualification is preferred; ACCA is an added advantage.
• 5 - 7 years of post-NYSC accounting experience.
• At least 3 years of experience in fintech, lending, digital banking, microfinance banking, or asset finance.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, particularly IFRS 9, Nigerian tax laws, and regulatory reporting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software such as Sage, Zoho Books, or Microsoft Dynamics.
• Experience with Mambu or Basikon loan management systems is an advantage.
• Strong analytical, reconciliation, reporting, and problem-solving skills.

Salary

NGN 650,000 - NGN 750,000 monthly.

Application Closing Date

30th November, 2026.