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Senior Accountant (Fintech)
About this role
A full-time Senior Accountant role based in Ikeja, Lagos, within a fintech and lending environment. The position involves overseeing financial reporting, loan portfolio accounting, tax compliance, and regulatory reporting, with duties spanning IFRS-compliant statements, loan impairment provisions, and reconciliation tasks. The employer is Ascentech Services Limited, a Nigerian HR solutions provider established in 2013 with headquarters in Lagos. The role requires coordinating audits, managing tax filings, and ensuring compliance with Nigerian tax laws, CBN requirements, and data protection regulations. It is aimed at experienced accountants with fintech or lending sector exposure and relevant professional qualifications.
What you would do
- Oversee loan portfolio accounting, including interest income, repayments, PAR, and impairment calculations
- Ensure accurate integration of loan management systems with accounting software
- Ensure compliance with Nigerian tax laws, CBN reporting requirements, and data protection regulations
- Manage statutory tax filings such as PAYE, WHT, and VAT
- Coordinate annual audits and liaise with external auditors and tax consultants
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in line with IFRS, including IFRS 9 provisions
- Support internal controls and maintain confidential financial records
- Manage general ledger, month-end close, and bank/wallet/payment gateway reconciliations
- Monitor and report on regulatory reporting requirements
- Maintain accurate financial records and ensure overall financial integrity
What they are asking for
- 5 to 7 years of post-NYSC accounting experience
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
- ICAN qualification preferred; ACCA an added advantage
- Proficiency in Excel and accounting software (Sage, Zoho Books, or Microsoft Dynamics)
- Experience with Mambu or Basikon is an advantage
- Strong analytical, reconciliation, reporting, and problem-solving skills
- Strong knowledge of IFRS (especially IFRS 9) and Nigerian tax laws
- At least 3 years of fintech, lending, digital banking, microfinance, or asset finance experience
- Ability to oversee financial reporting and regulatory compliance in a fintech context
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