Finance Controller (Fintech)

Location: Ikoyi, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The ideal candidate will be a Chartered Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CPA) with 6 - 10 years of progressive experience in the financial services sector.
• Experience in multi-currency environments and managing financial operations across multiple jurisdictions will be a distinct advantage.
• We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Financial Manager to lead our financial planning, reconciliation, and settlement functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily, weekly, and monthly financial reconciliations across all payment channels and bank accounts.
• Monitor cash flow, working capital, and foreign exchange exposures. Lead month-end and year-end closing processes across business units.
• Collaborate with auditors, tax consultants, and regulatory bodies to ensure compliance and timely reporting.
• Lead the preparation of annual budgets, financial forecasts, and strategic financial plans.
• Prepare and present financial statements, performance reports, and variance analyses to executive management.
• Ensure financial accuracy, compliance, and integrity in reporting and documentation.
• Supervise settlement processes for all customer transactions, partner payments, and remittance flows.
• Implement financial controls, policies, and procedures to support risk management and operational efficiency.
• Manage multi-country accounting operations and support regulatory compliance in each jurisdiction.
• Support product and expansion teams with financial models and viability assessments.

Requirements

• MBA is an added advantage 6–10 years of experience in finance roles within the financial services or fintech industry Strong understanding of financial planning, reconciliation, and settlement operations
• Chartered Accountant qualification (ACA, ACCA, CPA) – mandatory Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field;
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage, Oracle, etc.) and financial analysis tools Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under pressure and manage cross-functional collaboration.
• Experience working in multi-currency and multi-jurisdictional environments
• High attention to detail, problem-solving ability, and analytical mindset

What We Offer

• High-impact fintech environment
• Dynamic and supportive team culture
• Competitive salary (N600,000 - N750,000 monthly) and benefits Opportunity to work in a fast-paced
• Exposure to international markets and digital innovation in finance.