Recruitment at PalmPay Limited

Job Title: POS Backend Development Engineer

Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full Time

Job Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend systems for the Nigerian POS business, ensuring system stability, scalability, and high performance.
• Collaborate closely with the frontend development team to define API interface specifications, ensuring seamless coordination between frontend and backend.
• Participate in defining system architecture and technology choices, providing feasible technical solutions for business requirements.
• Address technical challenges in system development, ensure code quality and security, and perform code reviews and optimizations.
• Coordinate with the testing team to ensure product quality, participate in system testing, and troubleshooting efforts.
• Stay updated on technology trends, propose improvements and innovative suggestions, and maintain awareness of industry best practices.
• Possesses detailed experience in the Nigerian POS business domain, understanding the interaction flows between institutions and channels, and familiarity with business rules and processes.
• Have expertise in standard protocols related to the POS domain, particularly ISO 8583 and other POS communication protocol standards.
• Assist in resolving critical issues, provide technical support and training to ensure the smooth operation of the system.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in backend development, with preference for those experienced in POS business development.
• Proficiency in Java programming language, familiarity with Spring Boot framework, and experience in microservices architecture is a plus.
• Experience in database design and optimization, familiarity with relational databases (such as MySQL).
• Practical experience with technologies like message queues, caching, e.g., Kafka, Redis.
• Familiarity with at least one RPC calling framework, with FeignClient being preferred, knowledge of GRPC, etc.
• Strong object-oriented programming skills, familiar with common design patterns and principles, capable of breaking down and simplifying complex problems.
• Strong problem-solving skills, ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high efficiency.
• Effective communication skills and teamwork, capable of collaborating with team members from diverse backgrounds.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Tax Specialist

Location: Nigeria

Job Responsibilities
Tax Compliance and Reporting:

• Accurately calculate and file monthly/quarterly/annual taxes in strict accordance with Nigerian tax laws, including but not limited to Value Added Tax (VAT), Corporate Income Tax (CIT), Withholding Tax (WHT), etc., ensuring 100% compliance with Nigerian tax laws and regulations.
• Manage the full cycle of tax filings, including data collection, reconciliation, declaration submission via FIRS e-filing systems, and timely tax payment.
• Maintain meticulous records of tax-related documents (e.g., tax returns, payment receipts, invoices) and ensure compliance with document retention requirements for FIRS/SBIR audits.

Financial Reporting and Tax Accounting:

• Prepare monthly tax provisions and ensure accurate recording of tax transactions in the general ledger (e.g., debits/credits for VAT payable, PAYE accruals).
• Reconcile tax balances with financial statements to maintain data integrity.
• Support the calculation of deferred tax assets (DTA) and liabilities (DTL) in compliance with Nigerian Accounting Standards (NAS) or IFRS.

Transaction Tax Management:

• Oversee end-to  end invoice operations,ensure invoices align with VAT regulations (e.g., accurate customer details, tax rates, and transaction classifications).
• Regularly audit transaction records in the EKB system to validate tax classification accuracy and correct any discrepancies in tax rate application.
• Review business contracts (e.g., payment agreements, partnerships) to identify potential tax risks (e.g., withholding tax obligations, crossborder tax implications) and provide compliance recommendations.

Tax Risk Management and Audit Support:

• Monitor changes in Nigerian tax policies (e.g., Finance Act updates, FIRS circulars) and assess their impact on the company’s operations. Proactively advise teams on compliance adjustments.
• Assist the Tax Manager in responding to tax authority inquiries (FIRS/SBIR audits), preparing supporting documents, and coordinating with external advisors to resolve disputes.

Key Qualifications for Tax Specialist Position
Education & Certification:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Taxation, Finance, or related field.
• Professional certification (e.g., ICAN, ACCA, CITN) is strongly preferred.

Work Experience:

• Minimum 3 years of hands – on experience in Nigerian tax accounting, compliance, and reporting.
• Financial services or fintech industry experience, knowledge of Nigerian payment systems (e.g., NIBSS, Paystack, Flutterwave) and their tax implications are highly desirable..
• Experience working with multinational corporations or Big 4 accounting firms preferred.

Core Competencies:

• Attention to detail and accuracy in handling complex tax calculations and filings.
• Analytical skills to interpret tax regulations and assess business impacts.
• Problem – solving abilities to address tax compliance issues and optimize tax positions.
• Communication skills to liaise effectively with internal teams, tax authorities (FIRS/SBIR), and external advisors.
• Team player with the ability to collaborate cross – functionally in a fast – paced environment.
• Adaptability to changing tax policies and regulations.
• Adequate knowledge of tax authorities softwares such as Tax ProMax, e-Tax Portal and others.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Front Desk / Admin Officer

Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full Time

Responsibilities

• Responsible for greeting visitors and guests – directing them to the appropriate staff member
• Responsible for scheduling appointments and managing calendar coordination
• Responsible for the preparation of correspondence, presentations, email communications, and Excel spreadsheets
• Collects and reconciles reimbursement requests for payments
• Responsible for all telephone and electronic communications
• Oversee office running budget while maintaining a professional image of the organization at all times
• Responsible for providing answers to inquiries about the organization and providing information such as the company’s address and directions to the company’s location, etc
• Manage all orders, maintain office supplies, and record files
• Responsible for accepting and delivering letters and packages to appropriate personnel and departments.

Requirements

• Minimum of two years’ experience as a Front Desk Officer or Administrative Assistant
• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or any related field of study
• Robust knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel, and Word)
• Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize and coordinate multiple tasks
• Ability to coordinate several projects to a successful completion with little or no supervision
• Excellent communication skills including professional phone etiquette
• Ability to respond promptly to shifts in direction, priorities and schedules
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively interact with internal and external business partners and staff at all levels.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online