Job Description
About Talentpoel
Talentpoel is a global talent platform connecting rigorously vetted non-technical professionals across Africa with high-growth tech companies and startups in the United States, Europe, and other international markets. By bridging critical talent gaps, we help organizations access world-class expertise while unlocking global opportunities for African professionals.
Within two years of launch, Talentpoel won the MEA Business Awards 2025 for excellence in non-technical talent recruitment and received the Leadership Innovation Award 2024 from CEO Monthly for innovation and industry leadership. As we continue to scale, we are strengthening our internal operations and hiring a Senior Accountant to ensure financial accuracy, compliance, and structure across the organization.
The Role
This is not a routine accounting role. As a Senior Accountant at Talentpoel, you will:
• Own end-to-end accounting operations and financial reporting.
• Ensure strict compliance with Nigerian tax regulations and statutory requirements.
• Manage tax filings (VAT, PAYE, WHT, CIT) with zero compliance lapses.
• Interface with regulatory bodies such as the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) and relevant state authorities.
• Oversee reconciliations, financial records, and reporting accuracy.
• Prepare and present quarterly and annual financial reports.
• Manage relationships with banking institutions.
• Identify financial risks early and implement corrective actions.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.
• Build structured, scalable, and reliable financial systems.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and accountability within the finance function.
• What Success Looks Like in This Role
• Financial records are accurate and consistently up to date.
• Tax filings and compliance obligations are completed without delays or errors.
• Financial processes are structured and scalable.
• Risks are identified early and resolved proactively.
• Minimal need for follow-ups or corrections.