Junior Accountant

About Wahed:
The global financial system wasnt built for everyone. For millions of people its reliance on interest (riba) creates a barrier to managing money and building wealth without compromising their values.

At Wahed were changing that. We are a global fintech company on a mission to build a new financial systemone that is ethical accessible and entirely interest-free. From our offices across the globe our team is building products that were once deemed impossible from pioneering Shariah-compliant equity ETFs creating true riba-free alternatives to high yield savings accounts to creating no-leverage real estate investments for truly interest-free income producing assets. If youre driven to solve complex problems and believe finance should empower not exclude join us in building a more equitable financial future.

Job Brief:
Wahed is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Junior Accountant to support the finance and operational setup of our Nigeria role will play a critical part during the launch phase and beyond ensuring accurate financial reporting regulatory compliance strong internal controls and smooth day-to-day financial Junior Accountant will work closely with the Nigeria Country Head and the global finance team to ensure that financial processes are aligned with both Nigerian regulatory requirements and Waheds global standards.

Job Description:

• Maintain accurate financial records in line with IFRS and Nigerian regulations

• Perform bank and account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies

• Support preparation of monthly management accounts and financial reports

• Assist with tax filings including VAT WHT and PAYE compliance

• Support financial documentation for regulatory and audit requirements

• Track expenses and support budgeting activities

• Coordinate with global finance teams to align local reporting standards

• Ensure compliance with internal controls and company policies

Job Specification:

• Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or related discipline.

• 23 years of relevant accounting experience preferably in:Financial services FinTech Asset management Banking

• ACA (in progress or completed) or ACCA certification is an advantage.

• Solid understanding of IFRS and Nigerian tax regulations.

• Experience with accounting software (e.g. Sage QuickBooks Oracle or similar ERP systems).

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.

Required Experience:

Junior IC

Employment Type : Full-Time
Department / Functional Area: Finance
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1