Accountant

GlobalPay Limited is a global payment company that values financial and social inclusion. The company provides innovative payment solutions that break down physical borders, boundaries, and social status to enable everyone to enjoy financial and social inclusion.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Accountant 

Location: Lagos

About the Role

• Global Pay Limited is seeking a detail-oriented and reliable Accountant to join our Finance team. Based in Lagos, Nigeria, this role will support day-to-day financial operations, reporting, and reconciliation across GlobalPay and its affiliate entities.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain accurate financial records, ledgers, and journal entries.
• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly bank and settlement account reconciliations.
• Support the preparation of monthly management accounts and financial statements.
• Ensure timely remittance and filing of statutory taxes (VAT, WHT, PAYE, CIT).
• Assist with budgeting, cash flow monitoring, and financial forecasting.
• Process vendor payments, staff expense claims, and payroll-related entries.
• Support internal and external audits by providing documentation and schedules.
• Maintain fixed asset register and monitor accounting controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3-5 years of accounting experience, ideally within banking, fintech, or a payments company.
• ICAN or ACCA certification (or in view) is an advantage.
• Strong understanding of Nigerian tax laws and financial regulations.

Required Skills & Technologies:

• Accounting Standards: IFRS and Nigerian statutory reporting requirements
• Software: QuickBooks, Sage, SAP, or similar ERP/accounting systems
• Spreadsheets: Advanced MS Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, financial modeling)
• Tax: FIRS and LIRS tax filing procedures
• Reconciliation: Bank and settlement account reconciliation

Collaboration & Work Practices:

• Work closely with the Settlement team to reconcile transaction and payout accounts.
• Support Compliance with audit trails and financial documentation requests.
• Report to the Finance Manager/CFO on account status and variances.
• Participate in month-end and year-end closing processes.

Why Join GlobalPay?

• Gain hands-on exposure to the finance operations of a licensed payment switch.
• Structured support toward professional certification.
• Collaborative finance team with clear growth opportunities.
• Competitive remuneration and benefits.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online