Finance Associate in a Fast-growing Mental Health and Wellness Organization

Job Title: Finance Associate

Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time
Background: Corporate Accounting, Bookkeeping, Financial Reporting, Tax Compliance, Budgeting

About the Role

• A fast-growing mental health and wellness organization is looking for a meticulous Finance Associate to manage daily financial operations, keep accurate accounting records, and ensure strict compliance with local financial regulations.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and manage a structured bookkeeping system for day-to-day transactions, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and client invoicing.
• Lead the monthly financial reporting lifecycle, including the preparation of financial statements, cash flow forecasts, and budget variance reports.
• Partner with project and business development teams to build project budgets, pricing models, and cost allocation templates. Build regular financial dashboards, cash-burn analyses, and budget reports for senior leadership.
• Track and follow up on tax compliance plans, including the computation, filing, and timely remittance of WHT, VAT, and PAYE.
• Manage payroll processing, contract service fees, and expense tracking across all corporate programs and training initiatives.
• Oversee the deployment of accounting tools and record-keeping systems to ensure financial data is updated within strict monthly timeframes.

Requirements

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills for engaging auditors, regulatory bodies, and internal leadership.
• Proven experience as a finance officer, accountant, or bookkeeping associate.
• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline; progress toward a professional certification (ICAN/ACCA) is an advantage.
• Solid understanding of regional tax compliance protocols, local financial regulations, and corporate accounting standards.
• Experience building structured record-keeping systems and financial operational frameworks from scratch.
• Advanced proficiency with accounting platforms (e.g., QuickBooks, Zoho Books) and data tracking tools.