Financial Operations Specialist

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