Finance & Account Officer (Remote) at VivaFemini Limited

VivaFemini Limited is a FemTech startup building an integrated ecosystem of digital care, lifecycle tracking, and verified health networks to empower African women to take confident control of their health.VivaFemini is a FemTech startup building an ecosystem that empowers African women to take confident control of their health. Launching in Nigeria, we combine discreet digital care, telehealth consultations, lifecycle tracking (such as fertility, menstrual, perimenopause/menopause etc), maternal and reproductive health tools, a trusted marketplace, and verified HCP networks to deliver affordable, culturally‑sensitive support. Our platform connects women with evidence‑based resources and community support while prioritising privacy, clinical governance and investor‑ready operational rigour as we scale across the continent.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Finance & Account Officer

Location: Remote

Role summary

• We’re hiring a hands-on Finance & Accounts Officer to run day-to-day accounting, payroll, tax compliance (PAYE, VAT/GST where applicable), and to support budgeting, FP&A and financial modelling.
• This role will keep the books clean, ensure statutory payment & remittances, and prepare investor-ready management accounts.
• Ideal candidates have strong accounting fundamentals, startup or SME experience, and a bias for process improvement and automation.

Key responsibilities

• Manage bookkeeping and general ledger: AP/AR, journal entries and bank reconciliations.
• Prepare month-end close deliverables and timely management accounts (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow).
• Run monthly payroll and ensure statutory remittances (PAYE, pension, NHF, VAT/GST where applicable).
• Maintain accounting systems (Zoho Books / QuickBooks / Wave / Xero / Excel) and reconcile payment provider transactions (Paystack/Flutterwave).
• Prepare and maintain tax filings and ensure compliance with Nigerian and relevant tax regulations.
• Support budgeting, cash-flow forecasting and investor reporting; update financial models and scenario analyses.
• Keep records audit-ready and prepare schedules for external audits and investor diligence.
• Produce regular dashboards and ad-hoc financial analysis for leadership (Power BI / Excel).
• Improve finance processes, automate manual tasks and document controls and SOPs.
• Liaise with banks, payroll providers, tax advisors and payment gateway partners.

Required qualifications & experience

• B.Sc / HND in Accounting, Finance or related field. Professional certifications (ACCA, CPA) are a plus.
• 2–5 years’ hands-on experience in accounting/finance roles; startup/SME experience preferred.
• Proven experience with payroll and statutory remittances in Nigeria.
• Proficient with accounting software (Zoho Books / QuickBooks / Wave / Xero) and advanced Excel skills.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting standards and financial statement preparation.
• Experience with VAT / GST compliance and reporting.
• Excellent attention to detail, confidentiality and integrity.

Desirable:

• Experience with Power BI, Google Sheets automation or basic SQL for reporting.
• Experience reconciling payment gateway webhooks (Paystack/Flutterwave).
• Prior exposure to investor-ready packs, audits and FP&A.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, early-stage startup environment.

Competencies & soft skills:

• Reliable self-starter with strong organisational discipline.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication — able to explain numbers to non-finance colleagues.
• Problem solver who simplifies processes and reduces manual work.
• Deadline-driven and comfortable working across remote and in-person workflows.

What we offer

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid flexibility or fully remote arrangement
• High-impact role with direct access to founder and exposure to investor reporting.
• Opportunities for upskilling and career growth in healthtech finance.

Application Closing Date
15th, June, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV & Cover Letter: Highlighting your experience with payroll, tax (PAYE/VAT), and payment reconciliations (Paystack/Flutterwave) to: hr@vivafemini.org using "Finance & Accounts Officer — [Your Name]" as the subject of the mail.

Note

•  In your email, please include Portfolio / Samples: Examples of your financial work (e.g., investor-ready models, cash-flow forecasts, or management reporting packs).