Senior Financial Accountant

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Nigeria.

📋 Description

• Take ownership of the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close for various entities, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness.

• Prepare and review financial statements at both the entity and consolidated levels, including profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.

• Guarantee consistency and accuracy in intercompany accounts, eliminations, and reconciliations.

• Uphold strong closing discipline as transaction volumes and business lines expand.

• Manage the accounting for B2B products, contracts, and settlements, covering everything from revenue recognition to reconciliation.

• Ensure precise tracking of client balances, fees, commissions, and transactions related to partners.

• Collaborate closely with the Commercial, Operations, and Treasury teams to ensure that financial data accurately reflects on-ground realities.

• Convert complex B2B workflows into clear, auditable accounting entries.

• Maintain stringent internal controls throughout accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, treasury, and interbusiness transactions.

• Ensure the correct accounting treatment for transactions involving cryptocurrencies, including valuation, custody, fees, and taxes.

• Continuously enhance accounting processes to minimize manual effort as transaction volumes rise.

• Assist in budgeting and forecasting by providing reliable financial data at the entity level.

• Monitor variances and provide transparent, business-relevant explanations.

• Support the CFO with ad-hoc analyses related to growth, pricing, and B2B performance.

• Assist with audits, tax filings, and statutory reporting across various jurisdictions.

• Stay updated on accounting, fintech, and cryptocurrency regulatory requirements.

• Identify financial risks early, particularly those that scale with increasing volume and complexity.

⛳️ Requirements

• 8 to 12 years of experience in financial accounting, preferably within fintech, cryptocurrency, or technology sectors.

• Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CPA, or equivalent).

• Extensive experience with financial reporting, audits, and closing cycles.

• Strong knowledge of IFRS (or US GAAP).

• Comfortable operating within treasury, tax, and multi-entity frameworks.

• Exceptional attention to detail, with a knack for noticing what others might overlook.

• Capable of remaining calm and dependable, managing your responsibilities without the need for micromanagement.

• Nice to Have:

• Experience in accounting for cryptocurrency assets or exchanges.

• Familiarity with tools such as QuickBooks, NetSuite, SAP, or similar platforms.

• Exposure to multi-jurisdictional tax or regulatory environments.

🏝️ Benefits

• Fair Pay + Ownership.

• Competitive salary based on your skills and experience; annual merit-based reviews to ensure your growth is recognized and rewarded.

• Growth That’s Real.

• Annual performance evaluations and clear promotion pathways; recognition for excellent work, ranging from shoutouts to milestone rewards.

• Personal development fund for courses, books, and conferences; study leave to facilitate ongoing learning.

• Fully remote work with flexible hours for all employees.

• Unlimited paid time off along with Nigerian national holidays.

• Parental, sick, compassionate, and life event leave; we stand beside you in times of need.

• Quarterly remote team gatherings and an annual offsite; interest-based communities (SIGs) for engagement.

• Regular engagement surveys to ensure your voice is heard.

• Health and life coverage available in select locations.