Paystack

Accounting, Auditing & Finance

Paystack

Accounting, Auditing & Finance

Responsibilities:

• Implement a system of robust internal controls over daily finance processes (including revenue & cost monitoring, merchant settlements, bank reconciliations, accounts receivable, accounts payable, daily cash movements, payroll, and employee benefits)
• Support the budgeting process and general long-term financial planning (including cash flow forecasting)
• Improve financial reporting efforts to ensure timely and accurate production of monthly financial results across all entities in multiple jurisdictions
• Liaise with external auditors for annual financial audits and preparation of consolidated financial statements (incl. Signing off on audits on behalf of the company)
• Support treasury operations as we expand to new countries and add new currencies – this includes minimizing risk from currency devaluations via hedging etc.
• Support compliance team to ensure we conform with regulatory requirements
• Ensure all tax filings across all jurisdictions are met
• Recruit, manage and develop a strong performance-oriented finance organization, capable of supporting our growth to new products and countries
• Build relationships with existing and prospective bank partners to optimize processing costs and financing facilities (including overdrafts)
• Partner with other areas of the business, including engineering, product, expansion, and sales.
• Advocating for, and mentoring finance leaders who run the day-to-day operations of the finance units.

Requirements:

• Bachelor?s Degree (or Higher) in Accounting or Finance
• Qualified accountant (e.g. CFA, CPA, etc)
• 8+ years of relevant experience in a senior accounting or finance position in technology or regulated company environment
• Mastery of US GAAP and IFRS accounting standards
• Experience managing finance and accounting functions in addition to collaborating with engineering teams
• A goal-oriented and inspiring leader, capable of working in a fast-moving environment
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel

While this is not a requirement, it would be a plus if you have:

• Experience in Nigeria (or Africa)
• Experience working in multi-jurisdictional environments
• Experience in FinTech (specifically payments)
• Experience with Oracle

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Stripe Equity compensation
• Flexible working environment (including work from home budgets)
• Full medical coverage

Paystack is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We?re committed to providing employees with a work environment that is progressive and open-minded. Our employment philosophy is to hire the best people and empower them to do the best work of their lives. Employment decisions are based on business needs and individual merit without regard to race, color, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, nationality, marital status, gender, or age.