Remote Senior Accountant

A cross-border fintech company is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to manage financial reporting, reconciliations, month-end close and financial controls across its United States, United Kingdom, Nigeria and Canada entities. The successful candidate will support accurate financial records, statutory compliance and data-driven decision-making in a multi-currency environment.

• Manage monthly, quarterly and annual financial close activities across multiple legal entities.
• Prepare financial statements, management accounts and general-ledger schedules.
• Handle bank, wallet, payment-provider, settlement and intercompany reconciliations.
• Investigate unmatched transactions, accounting discrepancies and revenue variances.
• Support revenue recognition, cost accounting and product-level financial reporting.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable records and support finance operations.
• Assist with tax compliance, statutory reporting and external audits across relevant jurisdictions.
• Maintain financial controls, audit trails and supporting documentation.
• Analyse financial performance, gross margins, operating expenses and budget variances.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and financial modelling when required.
• Collaborate with Treasury, Operations, Engineering, Data, Commercial teams and external advisers.
• Identify opportunities to automate reconciliations, reports and other finance processes.
• Escalate significant accounting, tax, reconciliation and control issues to the Head of Finance.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or a related field.
• Professional accounting qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CPA or equivalent, or advanced progress towards qualification.
• 4–6 years of relevant accounting, audit or financial reporting experience.
• Experience in fintech, payments, banking or multi-entity organisations is an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of general-ledger accounting, month-end close and financial reporting.
• Experience preparing financial statements and management accounts.
• Good understanding of revenue recognition, accrual accounting, AP, AR and intercompany accounting.
• Experience supporting tax filings and external audits.
• Strong Excel and financial-analysis skills.
• Familiarity with QuickBooks, NetSuite, Xero or similar accounting systems.
• Ability to work with large transaction datasets and reconciliation schedules.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and documentation skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

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