Job Description
Accountant (Financial Operations & Fintech Systems)
Location:
[Ibadan/Lagos / Hybrid]
Employment Type:
Full-Time
Role Overview
BlackOps Guardian Limited is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Accountant to manage financial operations while contributing to the development and optimization of financial systems, workflows, and fintech-related initiatives.
This role goes beyond traditional accounting and requires the ability to collaborate with technical teams, support financial algorithm design, and ensure that all financial processes are accurate, compliant, and scalable within a technology-driven environment.
Key Responsibilities
Accounting & Financial Operations
• Maintain accurate financial records, ledgers, and reports
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Manage accounts payable and receivable
• Perform bank reconciliations and cash flow monitoring
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards and regulations
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities
Payroll & Payment Administration (CRITICAL FUNCTION)
• Prepare and process employee payroll, including salary calculations, deductions, and statutory obligations
• Manage salary disbursements and ensure timely and accurate payments to employees, contractors, and vendors
• Maintain payroll records and ensure proper allocation of salaries, expenses, and financial transactions
• Prepare and submit payment schedules for review and approval by authorized management
• Initiate and process payments only after receiving appropriate approvals in line with internal control procedures
• Monitor, reconcile, and validate all payment transactions to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance
• Support the implementation of secure, controlled, and auditable payment workflows within financial systems
• Ensure proper documentation and audit trail for all payroll and payment activities
Financial Systems & Fintech Integration
• Collaborate with development teams on financial system design and implementation
• Contribute to the development of financial workflows, transaction models, and logic structures
• Assist in defining and validating financial algorithms for fintech applications (e.g., payments, escrow, reconciliation, risk controls)
• Ensure financial accuracy within digital platforms and automated systems
• Support testing and validation of fintech products and financial modules
Analysis & Reporting
• Conduct financial analysis to support business decisions
• Monitor financial performance and identify trends or anomalies
• Provide insights into cost optimization and revenue improvement
• Develop and maintain financial dashboards and reporting tools
Compliance & Risk Management
• Ensure adherence to financial regulations, tax laws, and internal policies
• Support audit processes and maintain audit-ready documentation
• Identify financial risks and implement mitigation strategies
• Assist in establishing internal financial controls
Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Work closely with technology, operations, and leadership teams
• Translate financial requirements into system and workflow specifications
• Support the integration of financial processes across platforms and projects
Qualifications & Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Professional certification required (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CPA, or equivalent)
• Minimum [5] years of relevant experience in accounting. mathematics or financial management
• Strong understanding of financial reporting, compliance, and controls
• Experience or exposure to fintech systems, financial platforms, or automation tools is highly desirable
• Ability to understand and contribute to financial logic, workflows, and algorithm structures
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel (advanced level preferred)
Preferred Skills (Highly Valued)
• Experience working with technology or product teams
• Knowledge of payment systems, escrow models, or digital transactions
• Familiarity with API-based financial systems or integrations
• Understanding of data analysis and financial modeling
• Exposure to risk scoring, fraud detection, or financial controls in digital environments
Key Competencies
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Integrity, confidentiality, and professional judgment
What This Role Offers
• Opportunity to work at the intersection of finance and technology
• Involvement in building next-generation financial systems and platforms
• Exposure to innovative fintech and infrastructure projects
• A dynamic and growth-oriented environment
This role operates within a controlled financial environment. All payment and payroll activities must follow defined approval processes, internal controls, and audit requirements to ensure financial integrity and compliance.
Pay: ₦250,000.00 - ₦350,000.00 per month
Application Question(s):
• Are you a Certified Public Accountant or do you hold any equivalent professional certification?
Education:
• Master's (Preferred)
Experience:
• Financial Related: 5 years (Preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Lagos
Location:
[Ibadan/Lagos / Hybrid]
Employment Type:
Full-Time
Role Overview
BlackOps Guardian Limited is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Accountant to manage financial operations while contributing to the development and optimization of financial systems, workflows, and fintech-related initiatives.
This role goes beyond traditional accounting and requires the ability to collaborate with technical teams, support financial algorithm design, and ensure that all financial processes are accurate, compliant, and scalable within a technology-driven environment.
Key Responsibilities
Accounting & Financial Operations
• Maintain accurate financial records, ledgers, and reports
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Manage accounts payable and receivable
• Perform bank reconciliations and cash flow monitoring
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards and regulations
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities
Payroll & Payment Administration (CRITICAL FUNCTION)
• Prepare and process employee payroll, including salary calculations, deductions, and statutory obligations
• Manage salary disbursements and ensure timely and accurate payments to employees, contractors, and vendors
• Maintain payroll records and ensure proper allocation of salaries, expenses, and financial transactions
• Prepare and submit payment schedules for review and approval by authorized management
• Initiate and process payments only after receiving appropriate approvals in line with internal control procedures
• Monitor, reconcile, and validate all payment transactions to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance
• Support the implementation of secure, controlled, and auditable payment workflows within financial systems
• Ensure proper documentation and audit trail for all payroll and payment activities
Financial Systems & Fintech Integration
• Collaborate with development teams on financial system design and implementation
• Contribute to the development of financial workflows, transaction models, and logic structures
• Assist in defining and validating financial algorithms for fintech applications (e.g., payments, escrow, reconciliation, risk controls)
• Ensure financial accuracy within digital platforms and automated systems
• Support testing and validation of fintech products and financial modules
Analysis & Reporting
• Conduct financial analysis to support business decisions
• Monitor financial performance and identify trends or anomalies
• Provide insights into cost optimization and revenue improvement
• Develop and maintain financial dashboards and reporting tools
Compliance & Risk Management
• Ensure adherence to financial regulations, tax laws, and internal policies
• Support audit processes and maintain audit-ready documentation
• Identify financial risks and implement mitigation strategies
• Assist in establishing internal financial controls
Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Work closely with technology, operations, and leadership teams
• Translate financial requirements into system and workflow specifications
• Support the integration of financial processes across platforms and projects
Qualifications & Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Professional certification required (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CPA, or equivalent)
• Minimum [5] years of relevant experience in accounting. mathematics or financial management
• Strong understanding of financial reporting, compliance, and controls
• Experience or exposure to fintech systems, financial platforms, or automation tools is highly desirable
• Ability to understand and contribute to financial logic, workflows, and algorithm structures
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel (advanced level preferred)
Preferred Skills (Highly Valued)
• Experience working with technology or product teams
• Knowledge of payment systems, escrow models, or digital transactions
• Familiarity with API-based financial systems or integrations
• Understanding of data analysis and financial modeling
• Exposure to risk scoring, fraud detection, or financial controls in digital environments
Key Competencies
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Integrity, confidentiality, and professional judgment
What This Role Offers
• Opportunity to work at the intersection of finance and technology
• Involvement in building next-generation financial systems and platforms
• Exposure to innovative fintech and infrastructure projects
• A dynamic and growth-oriented environment
This role operates within a controlled financial environment. All payment and payroll activities must follow defined approval processes, internal controls, and audit requirements to ensure financial integrity and compliance.
Pay: ₦250,000.00 - ₦350,000.00 per month
Application Question(s):
• Are you a Certified Public Accountant or do you hold any equivalent professional certification?
Education:
• Master's (Preferred)
Experience:
• Financial Related: 5 years (Preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Lagos
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