Mid-Level Accountant (MLA0126)

| Lagos, Nigeria

Salary Negotiable
Job Type Full-time
Experience N/A
Deadline 26 Jun, 2026

Job Description

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

Requirements

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.

Benefits

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.