Finance Assistant / Bookkeeper

Elephant Healthcare

Accounting, Auditing & Finance

Who are we:

We are a team of dedicated experts committed to addressing significant challenges in healthcare environments worldwide. Our solutions are designed to be intuitive, beautiful, and profoundly impactful, whether utilised in emerging or mature markets. We value an open and collaborative culture, respect for all individuals, and a commitment to excellence in every aspect of our work.

A short case study video from our work in Nigeria can be found at https://vimeo.com/369570618/a5d3d8f82f.

Role Overview:

The Finance Assistant/Bookkeeper will support Elephant Healthcare Nigeria’s internal finance function by managing accurate financial records, supporting routine payment processes, and assisting with month-end close and basic financial reporting. This role ensures smooth, accurate, and timely finance operations to support our field-based delivery model.

What you'll do:

• Manage accurate day-to-day bookkeeping, ensuring transactions are recorded promptly and accurately.
• Process and track payments (including supplier payments, reimbursements, and monthly expenses).
• Assist in preparation of monthly payroll documentation and payments.
• Maintain organised financial records for easy audit and review.
• Support the Finance team in month-end reconciliations and the financial closing process.
• Assist with preparation of basic internal financial reports and expense tracking.
Work collaboratively with state-based teams to clarify financial queries and ensure smooth financial processes.

Required skills, experience and attributes:

Essential:

• Experience in bookkeeping, financial administration, or a similar finance-support role.
• Proficiency in basic accounting principles, payments processing, and record-keeping.
• Familiarity with common finance systems or bookkeeping software.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Organised, proactive, and capable of managing multiple tasks efficiently.
• Strong numeracy skills and comfort working with financial data.
Discretion and professionalism in handling confidential financial information.

Desired:

• Familiarity with healthcare or NGO financial practices.
Experience working in an international or multi-location organisation.

Personal Attributes:

• Professional and respectful communication style.
• Reliable, accountable, and able to work independently with limited supervision.
• Positive attitude towards solving problems and proactively improving processes.
Committed to Elephant’s values of kindness, candour and good humour.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

Elephant is an equal opportunity employer and we are proud to create an environment where everyone can be their best. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of their age, race, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, genetics or disability. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind.

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