Senior Accountant (Fintech)

Ascentech Services Limited is a full-fledged Human Resource Solution Provider incorporated in 2013 with its Head Office in Lagos, Nigeria. We are committed to forging long-term partnerships with our clients by creating and delivering robust and flexible services that address the changing needs of their business.

We are  recruiting to fill the position below:

 Job Title: Senior Accountant (Fintech)

Location: Ikeja, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Summary

• We are seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to oversee financial reporting, loan portfolio accounting, tax compliance, and regulatory reporting within a fintech/lending environment.
  Key Responsibilities
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in line with IFRS, including IFRS 9 loan impairment provisions.
• Manage general ledger, month-end closing, and bank, wallet, and payment gateway reconciliations.
• Oversee loan portfolio accounting, interest income recognition, repayments, Portfolio at Risk (PAR), and impairment calculations.
• Ensure accurate integration of loan management systems with accounting software.
• Manage statutory tax filings, including PAYE, WHT, and VAT.
• Ensure compliance with applicable Nigerian tax laws, CBN reporting requirements, and data protection regulations.
• Coordinate annual audits and liaise with external auditors and tax consultants.
• Support internal controls and maintain accurate, confidential financial records.
  Requirements
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or a related discipline.
• ICAN qualification is preferred; ACCA is an added advantage.
• 5 – 7 years of post-NYSC accounting experience.
• At least 3 years of experience in fintech, lending, digital banking, microfinance banking, or asset finance.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, particularly IFRS 9, Nigerian tax laws, and regulatory reporting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software such as Sage, Zoho Books, or Microsoft Dynamics.
• Experience with Mambu or Basikon loan management systems is an advantage.
• Strong analytical, reconciliation, reporting, and problem-solving skills.
  Salary
  N650,000 – N750,000 monthly.
  Application Closing Date
  30th November, 2026.
  How to Apply
  Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: cv@ascentech.com.ng using the job title as subject of the mail.