Financial Operations Specialist
Financial Operations Specialist
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Job Description
Our client is a fast-growing fintech company focused on transforming how businesses across Africa handle payments. With a mission to empower businesses to thrive they offer a range of tools that support both online and offline transactions streamline operations and fuel business growth. Their culture is rooted in innovation high standards and a customer-first approach.
Role Overview
The Financial Operations Specialist will be responsible for managing the daily financial processes of the bank including end-of-day reporting reconciliation transaction processing and regulatory submissions. As the first hire in the finance function the ideal candidate must be hands-on systems-savvy and capable of working independently in a fast-paced startup environment.
Job Type: Permanent/ Full time
Location: Lagos Nigeria
Workplace: Hybrid
Requirements
- Bachelors degree in Banking Finance or a related field
- ICAN/ACCA certification (in progress or completed) is preferred.
- In-depth understanding of CBN guidelines internal control frameworks AML KYC and risk management practices.
- 5 years experience in financial operations or accounting ideally in a banking environment other financial institution or fintech.
- Strong knowledge of microfinance banking operations and regulatory requirements.
- Hands-on experience with accounting and core banking software
- Proficient in Excel and financial data analysis.
- High level of accuracy attention to detail and professional integrity.
Responsibilities
- Oversee daily financial operations including transaction processing end-of-day reporting cash reconciliation and settlements.
- Ensure timely and accurate posting of transactions and maintenance of the general ledger.
- Manage bank and GL reconciliations including core banking system vs accounting records.
- Prepare financial statements management reports and regulatory submissions (e.g. CBN MPRs CRMS NDIC).
- Monitor cash flow liquidity and working capital to support daily banking operations.
- Process payments staff payroll and statutory remittances (e.g. taxes pensions).
- Implement internal controls to safeguard financial assets and ensure regulatory compliance.
- Assist in setting up financial systems policies and processes in line with CBN requirements.
- Support budgeting variance analysis and financial performance tracking.
- Support internal audit preparation and implementation of audit recommendations.
- Liaise with auditors regulators and service providers as needed.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and compensation package
- Full medical coverage
- Fully covered parental leave
- Performance-based incentives
- Leadership in a growing financial institution
Employment Type
Full Time
