Finance Graduate Trainee
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Job Summary
PalmPay Finance Graduate Trainee
Program: PalmPay Graduate Trainee Program Finance Track
Location: Lagos Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time (Onsite)
Duration: 6 Months
Department: Finance
Program Overview
PalmPays Finance Graduate Trainee Program is designed to develop high-potential graduates into well-rounded finance professionals with strong exposure to fintech operations financial control and strategic finance. The program offers structured training job rotations mentorship and hands-on experience across core finance functions within a fast-paced digital financial services environment.
Successful candidates will gain practical experience in financial reporting accounting operations budgeting controls payments reconciliation and regulatory compliance while building a solid foundation for long-term career growth within PalmPay.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Operations & Accounting
- Support day-to-day accounting activities including journal postings account reconciliations and ledger maintenance.
- Assist with transaction monitoring payment reconciliations and settlement processes across PalmPays products.
- Support monthly quarterly and annual financial close processes.
- Assist in preparing management reports financial statements and performance dashboards.
- Support variance analysis and provide insights into cost drivers and revenue trends.
- Help track KPIs and financial metrics aligned with business objectives.
- Support budget preparation tracking and forecasting activities.
- Assist with expense monitoring cost analysis and internal control reviews.
- Help ensure adherence to approved budgets and financial policies.
- Support compliance with internal policies regulatory requirements and financial controls.
- Assist during internal and external audits by preparing documentation and responding to queries.
- Ensure proper documentation and record-keeping in line with audit standards.
- Work closely with operations product risk and business teams to support finance-related initiatives.
- Participate in process improvement projects aimed at improving efficiency and accuracy.
- Support ad-hoc finance projects as assigned by the finance leadership team.
- Structured onboarding and rotational exposure across key finance functions.
- Hands-on learning under the guidance of experienced finance professionals.
- Continuous performance feedback and mentorship throughout the program.
- Opportunity for full-time placement upon successful completion of the program.
Education
- Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance Economics Business Administration or a related discipline.
- Minimum of Second Class Upper (2:1).
- 02 years of work experience (NYSC completed).
- Internship or industrial training experience in finance accounting or audit is an added advantage.
- Not more than 27 years of age as at the time of application
- Strong numerical and analytical skills.
- Basic understanding of accounting and financial principles.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; knowledge of accounting software or ERP systems is a plus.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Willingness to learn adapt and thrive in a fast-paced fintech environment.
- Progress toward professional certifications (ICAN ACCA CIMA) is an advantage.
- Interest in fintech digital payments or financial services.
- Demonstrated leadership potential and problem-solving ability.
- A structured graduate training program in a leading fintech company.
- Hands-on exposure to real-world finance operations and decision-making.
- Competitive trainee compensation and benefits.
- Career growth opportunities and potential full-time employment.
- A collaborative innovative and high-performance work culture.
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About Company
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