- Company: Paystack
- Location: Hybrid (Nigeria)
- Job type: Full-time
About the role
Paystack is a technology company helping merchants in Africa get paid by anyone, anywhere in the world. We are looking for an Accounting Manager to help build a world-class financial reporting and control function across Nigeria and our expansion markets.
In this full-time hybrid role, you will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial reporting. You will own the end-to-end financial reporting lifecycle, from transaction recording to management reporting, while building scalable processes that support the company’s rapid growth. This position reports directly to the Finance Leadership team.
Responsibilities
- Financial Reporting & Month-End Close: Prepare monthly management accounts for Nigeria and expansion entities, including full P&L and Balance Sheet review. Drive the month-end close process to ensure timely reporting and improve efficiency.
- Balance Sheet Integrity: Lead all balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring accounts are fully supported and variances are resolved promptly. Manage complex reconciliations across bank accounts, intercompany balances, and operational accounts.
- Banking & Treasury Operations: Provide clear visibility into cash positions through monthly reporting. Identify and resolve issues such as missing transactions and reconciliation breaks across multiple banking partners.
- Intercompany & Group Reporting: Align financial reporting with group requirements and global accounting standards. Prepare and maintain intercompany schedules for accurate reconciliation and elimination.
- General Ledger Accuracy: Review and approve journal entries, maintain proper documentation, and enforce strong internal controls. Ensure all transactions are accurately recorded in Oracle ERP Cloud.
- Audit & Compliance: Lead audit preparation by developing schedules and supporting documentation. Act as the primary point of contact for auditors to ensure timely resolution of queries.
- Financial Insights & Analysis: Provide detailed analysis on revenue, cost drivers, and business performance. Prepare reports such as P&L flux and variance analysis to support strategic decision-making.
- Process Optimisation: Identify inefficiencies in financial workflows and implement process improvements. Drive automation and standardisation across entities to enhance accuracy and speed.
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in accounting, finance, or commercial finance, including senior management and team leading experience.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple entities and deliver under tight deadlines.
- Strong understanding of financial reporting, including P&L, Balance Sheet, and cash flow analysis.
- Experience with ERP systems, particularly Oracle ERP Cloud.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel for data analysis and reconciliations.
- Proven experience managing month-end close processes in a fast-paced environment.
Bonus points if you have:
- Experience in fintech, payments, or financial services environments.
- Experience working with large-scale reconciliations and banking operations.
- Familiarity with US GAAP and/or IFRS reporting standards.
- Exposure to multi-country or expansion market reporting.
- Exposure to tools such as Metabase, Tableau, or SQL for financial analysis.
- Proven track record of improving financial processes and reducing reporting timelines.
How to apply
Interested and qualified candidates should click here to apply online.
