Finance Manager at The Oleaster Wellbeing and Recovery Center

The Oleaster Recovery and Wellbeing Centre is a leading provider of drug rehabilitation and mental health services in Nigeria. We are dedicated to providing compassionate care and support to individuals and families affected by substance abuse and mental health disorders. 

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Finance Manager

Location: Abuja (FCT) 
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Finance Manager to join our team.
• The ideal candidate will support the CFO in managing the finance and accounting functions of a growing group of companies operating primarily in the healthcare and wellbeing sector.
• The role involves overseeing day-to-day financial management, supervising the Assistant Finance Manager (AFM) and accounting officers, coordinating group reporting, and ensuring timely preparation of management accounts.
• The ideal candidate will have strong experience in service-line accounting, transfer pricing, intercompany transactions, and multi-entity consolidation, with a hands-on approach to financial analysis, compliance, and reporting.

Job Description
Financial Management & Reporting:

• Oversee daily financial operations across multiple business entities within the group.
• Supervise the AFM and accounting team in maintaining accurate financial records and ledgers.
• Prepare and review monthly and quarterly management accounts, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Support the CFO in preparing consolidated group financial statements and board-level reports.
• Implement and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Coordinate monthly and annual financial closings, reconciliations, and variance analysis.

Service Line & Cost Accounting:

• Develop and manage service-line accounting frameworks to accurately track revenue and costs across various wellness and healthcare programs.
• Partner with clinical and operational teams to analyse margins, profitability, and cost efficiency per service line.
• Provide insights and recommendations to management for financial performance improvement.

Transfer Pricing & Intercompany Transactions:

• Manage intercompany accounts, ensuring accurate posting, reconciliation, and settlement.
• Oversee transfer pricing documentation and compliance with local and international regulations.
• Coordinate with external auditors and tax advisors to ensure appropriate transfer pricing policies are implemented.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Analysis:

• Lead the preparation of annual budgets, forecasts, and cash flow projections for the group.
• Monitor performance against budgets and provide variance explanations and corrective recommendations.
• Conduct periodic financial analysis to support strategic decision-making by the CFO and executive management.

Compliance & Audit:

• Ensure compliance with all tax, statutory, and regulatory requirements in Nigeria.
• Support internal and external audits, ensuring timely provision of schedules and documentation.
• Maintain relationships with auditors, tax authorities, and financial institutions.

Leadership & Team Development:

• Supervise and mentor the AFM, Senior and junior accountants, promoting continuous learning and accountability.
• Champion a culture of accuracy, transparency, and integrity across the finance department.
• Support digital transformation and automation of financial reporting systems within the group.

Essential Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline (Master’s degree is an advantage).
• Professional certification: ICAN, ACCA, or equivalent (required).
• Minimum of 7 - 10 years of experience in financial management, preferably within healthcare, service, or group structures.
• Proven experience with intercompany accounting, consolidation, and transfer pricing.
• Strong understanding of IFRS, Nigerian tax regulations, and corporate financial reporting.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, accounting software: QuickBooks (required)
• Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills.

Personal Attributes:

• High ethical standards and professional integrity.
• Detail-oriented with strong organisational skills.
• Ability to work effectively across multiple entities and dynamic environments.
• Proactive problem-solver and strong communicator.
• Committed to excellence, confidentiality, and continuous improvement.

Salary
N800,000 monthly (gross).

Application Closing Date
1st December, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letter to: financejobs@theoleaster.com using "Finance Manager (Abuja)" as the subject of the mail.

Note: If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and meet the requirements for this position, please apply, we look forward to hearing from you!