Clearing Specialist (2–3 Years of Experience) Ilupeju

📌 OPPORTUNITY OVERVIEW Unified Payment Services Limited is actively recruiting for a Clearing Specialist (2–3 Years of Experience) position in Ilupeju. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals in the Finance / Accounting / Audit sector looking to advance their careers in Nigeria's dynamic job market.

🎯 IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE We are seeking talented individuals with the following profile: • Experience Level: 2 - 3 years • Educational Background: Bachelor or equivalent • Industry Focus: Finance / Accounting / Audit • Location Preference: in Ilupeju

💼 WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS IN NIGERIA Financial professionals like Clearing Specialist (2–3 Years of Experience) are vital for organizational stability, compliance with Nigerian regulations, and economic development. This role offers the opportunity to impact business strategy and financial health.

📈 CAREER DEVELOPMENT INSIGHTS At the 2-3 year mark in Finance / Accounting / Audit, you can leverage your foundational knowledge to take on more complex responsibilities and leadership opportunities in Nigeria's competitive environment.

📋 APPLICATION GUIDANCE When applying for this Clearing Specialist (2–3 Years of Experience) position, ensure your CV highlights: • Relevant experience matching the 2 - 3 years requirement • Educational qualifications in line with Bachelor • Specific achievements in the Finance / Accounting / Audit field • Any certifications or specialized training • Proficiency in relevant software and tools

🌍 NIGERIA JOB MARKET CONTEXT The Finance / Accounting / Audit sector in Nigeria continues to show strong demand for skilled professionals. With Nigeria's growing economy and increasing foreign investment, this position represents a valuable opportunity in the current job market.

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Unified Payment Services Limitedis a group of companies with services including Banking, Payment Scheme, Financial Technology, Digital Commerce, Value Added Service, Payment Solutions, Software Solutions, etc. Unified Payments is a principal member or licensed acquirer of American Express, Mastercard, Visa and UnionPay; and has been instrumental in building the infrastructure that supports Nigeria’s modern payments ecosystem. We are  recruiting to fill the position below:

 Job Title: Clearing Specialist (2–3 years of experience) RecruitingTop Talent

Location: Ilupeju, Lagos Job Objective(s)

To provide operational and technical support for the organization’s clearing and settlement platforms, ensuring accurate and timely processing of transactions. The role is responsible for monitoring clearing activities, supporting reconciliation, investigating transaction exceptions, resolving basic processing issues, and escalating complex issues appropriately to ensure reliable clearing and settlement services.

Duties & Responsibilities

Monitor daily clearing transactions and platform activities to ensure accurate and timely processing. Identify, investigate, and resolve basic transaction exceptions, failed transactions, rejects, reversals, and processing discrepancies. Support daily clearing and settlement activities, including transaction validation, file processing, settlement preparation, and confirmation. Assist with daily transaction reconciliation across clearing systems and internal platforms, escalating unresolved discrepancies for further investigation. Monitor transaction flows, system interfaces, processing queues, and system logs to identify potential technical or operational issues. Provide first-level technical and operational support for clearing and settlement platforms and escalate complex issues to the appropriate technical teams. Support system testing, upgrades, enhancements, deployments, and other approved changes affecting clearing and settlement platforms. Collaborate with internal Technology, Operations, Finance, and other relevant teams to resolve transaction and clearing-related issues. Maintain accurate records of incidents, exceptions, reconciliations, and resolutions, and prepare routine operational reports. Adhere to established operational procedures, service level agreements, security requirements, and applicable clearing and payment industry regulations.

As agreed from time to time based on business exigencies.

Job Requirements

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Bachelor's Degree or equivalent (BSc. / B.Eng / HND.) in any of the following: Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical / Electronic Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Network Engineering, Software Engineering, Data Science, Cyber security, Management Information Systems (MIS), Information Systems, Information Technology or a related discipline.

2–3 years of relevant experience in payment operations, transaction processing, clearing and settlement, technical support, banking, fintech, or a related field.

Payment & Clearing Knowledge – Basic understanding of electronic payments, transaction processing, clearing, settlement, and reconciliation processes. Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills – Ability to analyse transaction information, identify discrepancies, investigate issues, and determine appropriate actions. Technical & Systems Awareness – Basic understanding of payment platforms, system interfaces, databases, transaction monitoring, and technical support processes. Accuracy, Risk & Compliance – Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy, operational controls, security, and compliance with established procedures. Communication, Teamwork & Learning Agility – Good communication and collaboration skills, willingness to learn, accountability, and ability to work effectively under pressure.

Functionally reports to: Head, Clearing & Settlement Technical Support

31st October, 2026. How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [Email hidden - Login to reveal] or [Email hidden - Login to reveal] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.