About the Role
Global Pay Limited is a leading global payment company dedicated to driving financial and social inclusion through innovative payment solutions that transcend borders and social barriers. We are currently seeking a skilled and diligent Accountant to join our dynamic finance team in Nigeria. In this role, you will play a crucial part in maintaining financial integrity, supporting strategic decision-making, and ensuring seamless financial operations within a fast-paced fintech environment.
Key Responsibilities- Prepare and maintain accurate financial records, ledgers, and journal entries in compliance with IFRS standards.
- Perform daily, weekly, and monthly bank and settlement account reconciliations with high precision.
- Support the preparation of comprehensive monthly management accounts and financial statements.
- Ensure timely remittance and filing of statutory taxes, including VAT, WHT, PAYE, and CIT with FIRS and LIRS.
- Assist with budgeting, cash flow monitoring, financial forecasting, and variance analysis.
- Process vendor payments, staff expense claims, and payroll-related entries efficiently.
- Support internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation, schedules, and audit trails.
- Maintain the fixed asset register, monitor internal accounting controls, and collaborate closely with the settlement and compliance teams.
- Bachelor degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related quantitative field.
- 3 to 5 years of proven accounting experience, ideally within the banking, fintech, or payments industry.
- Professional certification such as ICAN or ACCA (or actively in view) is a strong advantage.
- Proficiency in accounting software such as QuickBooks, Sage, SAP, or similar ERP systems.
- Advanced MS Excel skills, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and financial modeling capabilities.
- Deep understanding of Nigerian tax laws, financial regulations, and statutory reporting requirements.
- Competitive salary package with performance-based incentives.
- Comprehensive health insurance coverage for you and your dependents.
- Opportunities for professional development, career growth, and continuous learning.
- Collaborative, inclusive, and modern work environment with a talented fintech team.