Senior Finance Officer at Swiftlink Global Services Limited

SwiftLink Global Services Limited is a provider of payment solutions services, licensed by the Central Bank of Nigeria. We specialise in secure end-to-end payment solutions, connecting and empowering individuals, businesses, and communities across Africa.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Finance Officer

Location: Abuja (FCT) 
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• We are seeking a highly experienced and detail-oriented Senior Finance Officer to join our fintech company.
• The ideal candidate will play a critical role in overseeing financial operations, ensuring regulatory compliance, managing settlements, and supporting strategic decision-making in a fast-paced financial technology environment.
• This role requires strong accounting expertise, deep understanding of fintech operations, and the ability to work closely with management, auditors, regulators, and banking partners.

Role & Responsibilities
The individual in this role will:

• Oversee day-to-day financial operations, including accounting, reporting, budgeting, and financial controls.
• Manage settlements and reconciliations across payment channels, banks, switches, PTSPs, merchants, and agents.
• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting, including management accounts, board reports, and regulatory submissions.
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in line with applicable accounting standards (IFRS).
• Monitor cash flow, wallet balances, and liquidity positions to ensure operational stability.
• Lead and support internal audit processes, risk assessments, and implementation of control measures.
• Coordinate external audits and serve as the primary liaison with auditors, regulators, and financial institutions.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and statutory requirements, including CBN, FIRS, NFIU, and other relevant bodies.
• Oversee statutory deductions, tax filings, and remittances (PAYE, VAT, WHT, etc.).
• Support payroll processing and ensure accurate salary, terminal, and statutory payments.
• Review contracts and financial agreements with banks, partners, and service providers from a financial risk perspective.
• Work closely with product, operations, and compliance teams to support new product launches and system changes.
• Provide financial insights and analysis to support strategic planning, cost optimisation, and growth initiatives.
• Maintain proper documentation and ensure financial data integrity across systems.

Desired Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• Professional accounting qualification (ICAN, ACCA, ACA, CPA or equivalent) is mandatory.
• 5 - 8 years of progressive experience in finance or accounting roles, preferably within fintech, banking, payments, or financial services.
• Strong understanding of fintech operations, including wallets, payment processing, settlements, and reconciliations.
• Proven experience preparing management accounts, board reports, and regulatory filings.
• Solid knowledge of internal controls, internal audit, and risk management.
• Hands-on experience with taxation, statutory compliance, and regulatory reporting in Nigeria.
• Experience working with auditors, regulators, and banking partners.

Tools & Software Proficiency:

• Accounting and ERP systems such as Sage, Odoo, QuickBooks, SAP, or similar.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (financial modeling, reconciliations, reporting).
• Experience using fintech core systems, settlement dashboards, or transaction monitoring tools is an advantage.
• Familiarity with reporting and collaboration tools such as Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, Slack, or similar.

Skills and Attitude:

• Highly detail-oriented with strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Integrity-driven: Maintains confidentiality and high ethical standards.
• Process-focused: Strong understanding of controls, checks, and balances.
• Problem solver: Able to identify discrepancies and resolve complex financial issues.
• Strong communicator: Clearly presents financial information to management and non-finance stakeholders.
• Proactive and accountable: Takes ownership of financial processes and deadlines.
• Adaptable: Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving fintech environment.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a fast-growing fintech shaping the future of financial services.
• Work closely with leadership and influence key financial and strategic decisions.
• Gain exposure to complex fintech operations, settlements, and regulatory frameworks.
• Join a collaborative, professional, and impact-driven team.

Application Closing Date
3rd February, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letter to: hr@swiftlink.ng using the Job Title as the subject of the email.