Clearing Specialist (4-6 Years of Experience) Ilupeju

📌 OPPORTUNITY OVERVIEW Unified Payment Services Limited is actively recruiting for a Clearing Specialist (4-6 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: 4 - 6 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 (4-6 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 This role in Finance / Accounting / Audit offers valuable career progression opportunities aligned with your experience level and professional aspirations in Nigeria.

📋 APPLICATION GUIDANCE When applying for this Clearing Specialist (4-6 Years of Experience) position, ensure your CV highlights: • Relevant experience matching the 4 - 6 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 (4-6 Years of Experience)

Location: Ilupeju, Lagos

Employment Type: Full-time Job Objective(s)

To provide operational and technical support for the organisation’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

Support daily operation of clearing and settlement applications. Monitor processing, investigate incidents and restore service within SLA. Perform approved system configuration and deployment activities. Support Mastercard, Visa, AMEX, UnionPay and domestic payment processing. Maintain technical documentation and operational procedures. Support application testing and change management. Generate operational and management reports. Collaborate with infrastructure, database and application teams. Ensure compliance with payment scheme rules and internal controls. Participate in disaster recovery and business continuity testing.

99% system availability 99% SLA compliance 99% error-free configurations Timely incident resolution Zero avoidable control breaches.

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.

4-6 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. Certifications- The following certifications are an added advantage-:ITIL Foundation, Oracle/PostgreSQL CCNA, AWS/Azure Fundamentals, Mastercard/Visa certifications.

Functionally and administratively reports to:  Functionally reports to: Head, Clearing & Settlement Technical Support.

1st 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.