Description
About us
Elephant is a health technology company tackling the big problems in global healthcare. Founded by doctors and driven by technical expertise, we are building a platform that improves outcomes, reduces costs and makes healthcare accessible for all. Our software digitises medical clinics, connects patients with healthcare systems, and empowers practitioners and patients.
Our company has deep ethical roots, combining science with ambition and social purpose. Our culture is based on bias for action and collaboration; openness and candour; passion and kindness. A short case study of our work in Kenya can be found here.
We are a young and fast-moving company with tonnes of ambition. Whatever role you are hired for you will need to come prepared to work dynamically and for things to change. We are looking for talented people to join our team and become central to Elephant's fabric and culture at this exciting stage of growth.
We have active offices in Abuja, Nairobi, Islamabad and London. Elephant was founded in 2018 and is backed by leading VC firms including Novastar Ventures, MantaRay, General Catalyst, LocalGlobe, First Minute, SeedCamp, Push Ventures and Speed Invest.
We are a small band of experts. This inspires our purpose as we focus on delivering solutions for real-world health and social care problems. Our culture is open, creative and collaborative, and we believe that products, whether used in Sudan or San Francisco should be intuitive and beautiful.
We have a firm code of principles based on transparency, safety and security, and want to build trust in all those who work with us. If you think you have what it takes, please get in touch.

Role overview
We are looking for an organised, confident, reliable, enthusiastic and talented Finance Assistant with financial, bookkeeping and accounting experience who can actively contribute to our operations in Nigeria.
The Finance Assistant role will encompass accounts payable management, budgeting and bookkeeping procedures and managing employee expenses. You will also be responsible for setting up bank payments and reconciling bank accounts daily.
The ideal candidate will be competent in prioritising work, organised, self-motivated, and trustworthy. They will also be articulate and able to engage confidently with Elephant’s clients. They will be able to handle multiple tasks whilst keeping both the in-house and field staff supported. Finally the Finance Assistant will be able to support our Office Manager and ensure the smooth running of Elephant’s office and teams, which is a critical success factor to Elephant’s sustainable growth.

Responsibilities
As Finance Assistant, you will be required to conduct the following:
Monitor and support budgeting and bookkeeping procedures for the company;
Develop and manage relationships with suppliers, including setting up online payments;
Maintain books using Xero, including reconciling bank accounts daily and posting journals (using the support of the Elephant finance team and external accountants as appropriate);
Instruct accountants on monthly payroll, making sure we remit taxes and pension payments;
Work with external accountants to ensure tax and statutory compliance;
Screen suppliers and maintain preferred supplier lists;
Make reimbursements to team members as and when required; and
Prepare the Management Accounts each month.
Requirements
Our ideal colleague will be an experienced Finance Assistant who is looking for a role where they can learn and grow. We are looking for someone who can juggle multiple tasks, conflicting stakeholders and be personable. If this sounds like you, please apply. Desired attributes include:
Degree educated in finance, accounting or relevant field AND professional accounting training is essential;
Experience in accounting software (Xero would be helpful, but is not essential);
Proven experience as a Finance Assistant, Accountant, Bookkeeper or relevant role for 4 to 6 years;
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities;
Familiarity with office management procedures;
Good working knowledge of MS Office and Google Drive/Sheets/Docs; and
Advanced Excel experience is essential.
Benefits
The starting pay is up to 450,000 Nigerian Naira gross per month. Your salary and benefits will grow as the company continues to grow. Our benefits include:
Flexible working - we aim to provide all members of our team with flexibility regarding working hours. We expect the Finance Assistant to work from our office at least three days per week;
21 days holidays + public holidays; and
Pension contribution.
Our values
We have four guiding principles that translate into everything we do:
Be kind, candid, good humoured & respectful
Relentlessly pursue our mission
Make clear decisions, with data & intuition
Align, take chances & learn
Every day we live up to our company values, and hold each other accountable to lead by example.
Our work has an impact and is the sum of all its parts. Whether a product on the frontline of healthcare or an email to a colleague, it all matters. Excellence is in detail. The detail matters. We respect everything we do.

Equal Opportunity Employer
At Elephant, we know that there is strength in diversity. We know that a diverse workforce increases productivity, mitigates risk and encourages innovation. We are a small team but our growth strategy is centred on finding the right person for the right role - attitude and aptitude. That person will be selected regardless of age, socio-economic status, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation or sexual preference.
We are inclusive, always. We will not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind based on race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by equality laws in the places where we operate.
One of our core values is to be kind, and we expect all Elephant staff to live up to that mantra, daily.