Senior Accounting Analyst at Paystack

Paystack, a fintech company focused on simplifying online payments, is hiring a Senior Accounting Analyst in Nigeria to strengthen its financial reporting and control functions. This role supports rapid growth by ensuring accurate, timely financial reporting, compliance, and process scalability across multiple entities. The position emphasizes end-to-end financial management, including month-end closures, balance sheet integrity, and audit readiness, with a hybrid work arrangement.⁠​​​‌‌​‌​​​‌​​​‌‌​​‌‌‌‌​​‌​​​‌‌‌‌⁠

What it offers

• A competitive compensation package including a 13th-month bonus, TSG equity compensation, full medical coverage, and a wellbeing stipend.
• Generous leave and sabbatical policies, along with a hybrid working environment.
• Support for professional growth with smart, collaborative colleagues invested in development.

Who can apply

Applicants must have 5+ years of experience in accounting, finance, or commercial finance roles, with a strong background in financial reporting, month-end close processes, and ERP systems (e.g., Oracle ERP Cloud). Experience in fintech, payments, or financial services is a bonus.

What you'll do

• Own monthly management accounts (P&L, Balance Sheet) across Nigeria and expansion markets, ensuring accuracy and compliance with global accounting standards.
• Lead balance sheet reconciliations, resolve banking/treasury issues, and drive audit readiness.
• Manage bank statement reconciliations, cash reporting, and intercompany schedules.
• Enforce internal controls, automate processes, and improve reporting efficiency under tight deadlines.
• Collaborate with Finance, Treasury, Risk, and Operations to deliver financial insights and resolve cross-functional issues.

How to apply

• Apply through the Paystack careers page (link provided in the source).

Good to know

• The role is full-time, hybrid-based in Nigeria, reporting to the Finance Leadership team.
• No explicit deadline is provided for applications.
• No formal education level is specified beyond experience requirements.
• No language requirements are mentioned.
• No specific documents are listed in the source.