Accounting & Compliance Analyst (Remote) at VEMA Technologies Limited

VEMA Technologies is a dynamic IT and consulting firm at the forefront of technological innovation, specializing in software/app development, ERP implementation, systems integration, financial advisory and business transformation services. As part of an emerging conglomerate which includes investments, agriculture, real estate, and consulting, we are building a holistic ecosystem that bridges technology and our everyday lives.

We partner with forward-thinking clients across various sectors. Our team is a lean, remote-first group of innovators that emphasizes collaboration, agility, and professional growth. We foster a supportive environment where team members contribute directly to high-impact projects, using state-of-the-art tools and platforms. You'll work in a flexible, results-oriented culture that values work-life balance and continuous learning.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Accounting & Compliance Analyst

Location: Abuja
Employment Type: Part-time

Position Summary

• Joining us means being part of a startup journey that's shaping Africa's tech and business landscape.
• The role will provide hands-on financial operations and compliance/regulatory oversight for VEMA and selected clients across various industries including hospitality, telecommunications, technology, agriculture, real estate and the NGO sector.
• The role will lead budgeting and financial modelling initiatives, treasury and cash flow management, audit preparation, and end-to-end statutory compliance (Tax, VAT, WHT, PAYE, PenCom, NSITF, ITF, SCUML and BPP), liaising with financial institutions and regulators to ensure accuracy, timeliness and accountability.
• The role will develop policies and SOPs, prepare client proposals and grant applications, and deliver advisory content, training and webinars that strengthen operational discipline and stakeholder confidence.
• By combining strategic finance and accounting, rigorous documentation and practical advisory, the role will drive fiscal health, risk mitigation and cross functional collaboration in a remote, fast paced environment, while supporting Management with day-to-day operational needs for internal teams and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities and Duties
Accounting & Regulatory Compliance (40%):

• Manage treasury and working capital functions, including AP/AR cadence, collections, payment runs, approvals, liquidity dashboards, and risk mitigation to ensure adequate cash coverage for operations and the financial growth of VEMA and its clients.
• Act as liaison with financial institutions, banks, credit agencies, and regulatory bodies for onboarding/KYC, mandates, settlements, facilities, and day-to-day treasury matters to optimize cash flow, investment strategies, working capital, capital allocation, debt management, equity financing, and funding needs while minimizing tax liabilities for clients
• Lead budgeting and rolling forecasts; build driver-based financial models, projections, scenario planning, and cost-benefit analyses to inform pricing, cost optimization, investment decisions, performance trends, and capital structure aligned with the business goals of VEMA and its clients.
• Oversee the preparation of the management accounts pack, including monthly P&L, balance sheet, cash flow statements, bank reconciliations, performance ratios, and age analysis reports of various entities.
• Forecast cash payments, anticipate challenges from limited cash flow, and manage cash balances to allow effective operations.
• Partner with relevant stakeholders to provide financial support, information, and recommendations on investments, tax considerations, and business transactions for various entities.
• Oversee statutory compliance workflows for VEMA and its clients, including Tax (VAT, CIT, WHT, PAYE, FIRS filings), Pensions (PenCom), Social (NSITF, ITF), AML (SCUML), Public Procurement (BPP), Data Protection (NDPR), and statutory reporting (IFRS/GAAP), managing registrations, filings, remittances, schedules, audit trails, and a compliance calendar.
• Establish and monitor internal controls, systems, and procedures; support internal/external audit processes and liaise with auditors to ensure timely statutory filings, annual audits, and reports without penalties.
• Maintain risk and control registers; conduct audits and mitigate operational, market, and credit risks to protect financial assets and ensure alignment with governance requirements for multiple clients.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory bodies, both financial and operational, and implement interventions to minimize tax liabilities.
• Analyze general business and financial conditions to assess their impact on policies, operations, and profitability.
• Any other accounting and compliance tasks that may be assigned.

Documentation (40%):

• Draft client proposals and SOW budgets (scope, assumptions, deliverables, commercials, timelines), coordinating reviews, signatures, and repository updates.
• Prepare grant proposals and detailed budgets for VEMA and its clients, incorporating financial models and projections; manage donor compliance (narratives, logframes, financial reports) and submission calendars.
• Develop, implement, and periodically review finance, procurement, compliance policies/SOPs, and user manuals for VEMA and its clients, including HR, tax, and operational guidelines; socialize updates and track adoption aligned with regulatory standards and organizational strategies.
• Draft policies for multiple entities and prepare implementation procedures; review existing policies annually and recommend changes as appropriate.
• Liaise with clients, vendors, auditors, banks, regulators, tax authorities/consultants, and stakeholders to gather requirements, negotiate terms, manage contracts, resolve discrepancies, track payments, and issue receipts/invoices.
• Maintain official records, documents, reports, correspondence, minutes, trackers, evidence packs, and periodic financial statements (P&L, balance sheets, cash flows) in a well-structured, access-controlled cloud repository with strong version control and hygiene for audit readiness and retrieval efficiency.
• Ensure financial reports, accounting systems, and procedures are up-to-date and in compliance with applicable statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Any other documentation tasks that may be assigned.

Advisory (20%):

• Produce long-form finance, accounting, and Web3 thought leadership content for LinkedIn and Medium, translating complex standards and regulations into practical guidance tailored to SMEs, startups, and client contexts.
• Develop technical content and deliver webinars on topics such as budgeting, forecasting, internal controls, ERP/finance systems, and Nigerian statutory compliance; gather feedback to iterate materials for stakeholders.
• Conduct targeted training for clients’ finance/ops teams (e.g., month-end close playbooks, ERP processes, tax remittance routines, treasury hygiene, grant compliance) and internal teams, measuring learning outcomes to promote continuous improvement.
• Provide advisory insights to external clients and senior executives on financial risks, opportunities, business decisions, M&A evaluations, investor relations, and new business opportunities.
• Identify, assess, and inform on internal/external issues affecting the organization; evaluate potential mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures.
• Deliver recommendations on financial and tax considerations; identify and secure project financing, including negotiation and structuring packages.
• Any other advisory tasks that may be assigned.

Qualifications
Educational & Technical Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field;
• Master’s degree (e.g. MBA) and professional certifications such as ICAN, ACCA, CFA, CIMA or compliance-related are desirable.
• At least 5 years of experience in accounting, compliance, financial, or advisory roles, preferably within tech or startup environments, with a proven track record in strategic planning and risk management.
• Personal computer and smartphone
• Personal resources to be online most of the time

Skills Required:

• Proven track record in strategic financial planning, risk management, and tax management.
• Strong knowledge of Nigerian labour laws, tax regulations, data protection (NDPR), international reporting standards (IFRS/GAAP), other statutory provisions and requirements, corporate governance, and financial best practices.
• Knowledge of project management/costing, capital budgeting, cash flow/funds flow analysis, bid management, tendering, procurement, supply chain, asset management, business process improvement, payroll, and commercial/business awareness.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously in a remote, fast-paced setting.
• High analytical, problem-solving, and interpretive abilities to navigate complex financial challenges.
• Proven leadership and team-building skills with integrity, ethical standards, and commitment to transparency.
• Proficiency in accounting packages and ERP systems (e.g., QuickBooks, Odoo, Zoho, SAP, Oracle), and advanced Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
• Proficiency in prompt engineering for AI tools to support documentation and financial insights
• Ability to interact with people of all ages, positions and cultural backgrounds
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information in a professional manner.

Primary Tools:

• Notion, Slack, Asana, Hubspot, Canva, Loom, Google Suite, AI Tools, Odoo, Zoho Books, QuickBooks, Advanced Excel

Other Work Tools:

• Internet & Computer: Google Drive, Sheets, Docs, MS Office Suite
• Collaboration: Zoom, Google Meet, Google Chat, MS Teams, Loom, TeamViewer,
• Project Management: Asana, Slack, Evernote, Notion, Trello,
• ERP: Odoo, Zoho, QuickBooks,
• Content & Social: LinkedIn, X, Instagram, Medium, Hubspot, Contentstudio, Discord
• AI: ChatGPT, Grok, Perplexity, Poe, Gemini, Deepseek, MaxAI, CoralAI,
• Data & Analytics: Tableau/Power BI
• Other Tools: Canva, DocuSign, Google Keep, Figma.

Application Closing Date
25th September, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online