🇳🇬 Job Vacancies @ PalmPay Limited – 6 Positions
PalmPay is an Africa-focused fintech firm, launched in 2019. PalmPay is a mobile payments platform that offers a number of financial services.
We are recruiting to fill the following positions below:
1.) Front Desk / Administrative Assistant
2.) Tax Specialist
3.) POS Payment Strategy Operations
4.) POS Backend Development Engineer
5.) Front Desk / Admin Officer
6.) House Manager
See job details and how to apply below.
1.) Front Desk / Administrative Assistant
Job Title: Front Desk / Administrative Assistant
Location: Ikeja, Lagos
Job Summary
- We are looking for an experienced Front Desk/Administrative Assistant who is passionate about our mission of driving financial inclusion in Africa.
- The ideal candidate will be responsible for performing essential front desk administrative duties while maintaining a professional image of the company.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Responsible for greeting visitors and guests – directing them to the appropriate staff member.
- Responsible for scheduling appointments and management of 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 organization and providing information such as company’s address and directives on company’s location etc.
- Manage all orders and maintain office supplies and record files.
- Responsible for accepting and delivering letters and packages to appropriate personnel and department.
Person Specification
- 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
2.) Tax Specialist
Job Title: Tax Specialist
Location: Lagos
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:
Click here to apply online
3.) POS Payment Strategy Operations
Job Responsibilities:
- Be responsible for the operation of merchant acquiring businesses centered on POS terminals, manage the entire lifecycle of merchants from onboarding, and collaborate closely with product R&D, marketing and other departments to solve problems and optimize the merchant experience.
- Take charge of the operation of various payment products for merchants. Establish an effective data analysis mechanism for merchant operations, coordinate resources to solve problems based on market insights, and continuously formulate and optimize operational strategies.
- Focus on business costs and benefits, optimize resource allocation, develop operational SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures), track, analyze and iterate strategies to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
- Collect industry and market information, identify merchant needs, convert them into operational strategies or connect with products, translate them into product requirements, and promote innovation to improve efficiency.
Job Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree or above, with more than 3-5 years of experience in POS terminal or merchant acquiring business operations.
- Possess business acumen, as well as the ability to analyze and identify merchant needs. Have a comprehensive understanding of merchant needs, design operational plans based on business objectives and merchant characteristics, and implement them to achieve results.
- Have good data processing and project management capabilities, as well as mature experience in SOP design, and be able to promote the establishment and optimization of the product operation system.
- Have more than 2 years of working experience in core strategy positions of our competitor’s system
4.) POS Backend Development Engineer
Job Title: POS Backend Development Engineer
Location: Opebi, Ikeja - Lagos
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
5.) Front Desk / Admin Officer
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
6.) House Manager
Job Title: House Manager
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Summary
- The House Manager will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the dormitory, ensuring a safe, clean, and comfortable living environment.
- This includes overseeing cleaning, catering, maintenance, and tenant relations, while also ensuring cultural considerations for residents are respected.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee daily dormitory operations including housekeeping, catering, security, and general upkeep.
- Coordinate repairs, maintenance work, and facility inspections to ensure all living areas are in excellent condition.
- Manage dormitory supplies such as cleaning materials, toiletries, and bedding.
- Serve as the main point of contact for dormitory residents, addressing concerns promptly and professionally.
- Ensure smooth communication between Chinese residents and local staff, supporting language and cultural understanding.
- Organize and enforce dormitory rules, regulations, and safety guidelines.
- Supervise dormitory support staff including cleaners, cooks, and security guards.
- Liaise with external vendors for catering, laundry, pest control, and maintenance services.
- Monitor vendor performance to ensure service quality.
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, and hygiene standards.
- Conduct regular safety drills and inspections.
- Maintain accurate records of occupancy, maintenance schedules, and incident reports.
- Prepare and manage dormitory operational budgets.
- Track expenses and ensure cost-effective operations without compromising quality.
- Submit periodic reports to management on dormitory status, incidents, and improvements
Qualifications & Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, Facilities Management, or related field.
- 4+ years’ experience in property management, hotel management, or staff accommodation operations.
- Experience working with Chinese expatriates or in a multicultural environment is highly preferred.
- Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively in English; Mandarin proficiency is a strong advantage.
- Knowledge of health, safety, and hygiene regulations.
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
Application Closing Date
5th September, 2025.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online