Finance Associate at Excellence Community Education Welfare Scheme (ECEWS)

The Excellence Community Education Welfare Scheme (ECEWS) is a leading and reputable indigenous non-governmental organization that promotes access to qualitative healthcare, Education and economic strengthening opportunities for all Nigerians. With its headquarters in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State with a corporate office in Abuja, ECEWS has presence in 17 States across the South-South, South East, South West and North Central Nigeria with a strong client portfolio with the Global Fund to fight against AIDS, TB and Malaria, United States agency for international development (USAID), United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (US CDC), The United Nations office of Projects, World Bank & Federal Government of Nigeria. Since its founding in 2001, ECEWS has built a vast network of health and allied professional staff, partners and collaborators which has earned her a solid reputation among its funders and is well regarded by competitors and partners alike.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Finance Associate

Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full Time
Project: ECEWS ACE 5
Reporting Line: Finance Manager

Job Description

• Prepare monthly financial report forms in accordance with executed sub-project documents.
• Generate monthly reporting and budgets, ensuring accuracy and adherence to financial guidelines.
• Enter financial data into Excel spreadsheets and Sage 300 Software.
• Utilize sound accounting skills to ensure accurate financial record-keeping and reporting.
• Apply knowledge of financial systems and processes to support financial operations.
• Monitor financial transactions, identifying discrepancies and taking appropriate corrective actions in review of all categories of payments (vendors, consultants, ad-hoc staff, sub-awardee liquidations, etc.)
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements and budgets.
• Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to transfer knowledge into operational plans.
• Foster sustainable buy-in by engaging clients in the financial decision-making process.
• Communicate professionally and effectively with clients, staff, and external stakeholders.
• Articulate financial information clearly and positively to facilitate understanding.
• Ensure all financial documents are filed appropriately.
• Ensure timely scanning of vouchers and uploading on ECEWS Finance Folder in OneDrive
• Ensure proper documentation, stamping, labelling, photocopies, and filing of all financial documents.
• Collect credit tax receipts from Zenith Bank for filing in Finance Unit
• Upload of all approved transactions
• Other roles as assigned by supervisor.

Minimum Recruitment Standard

• Holds a University Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or other related social sciences.
• Possess 2-3 years of experience with administrative and secretarial skills.
• Demonstrate strong accounting skills and familiarity with financial management principles.
• Have experience working with large complex organizations; familiarity with international NGOs is preferred.
• Exhibit proven experience in transferring knowledge into operational plans and collaborating with clients.
• Proficient in using computerized financial information systems and MS Excel.
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Familiarity with Donor-funded programs and non-governmental organizations in Nigeria.

Application Closing Date
24th December, 2025.