Financial Analyst & Compliance Associate (Remote | National Impact)

Looking to stand out in corporate finance, investment banking, accounting, or non-profit management?

The National African Student Association (NAfSA) is seeking a detail-oriented Financial Analyst & Compliance Associate to work directly alongside our incoming Finance Director. This role gives you hands-on ownership of real-world financial architecture—from building dynamic financial models for corporate grants to managing multi-state compliance pipelines.

Whether you are a busy corporate professional looking to donate a few strategic hours a week, or a recent graduate looking for a structured 20-hour track to fulfill academic/OPT requirements, this role offers elite resume-building experience.

What You’ll Do (Responsibilities):

• Reconcile & Audit Ledgers: Manage and clean historical non-profit transactions, migrating them into a standardized, audit-proof digital ledger.
• Financial Modeling: Help build Excel/Google Sheets budget structures detailing program cost-per-student and funding projections for corporate grant applications.
• State Compliance Audit: Research and compile state-by-state solicitation registration deadlines to ensure NAfSA is fully compliant across all operating regions.

What We Are Looking For (Qualifications):

• Strong interest or degree alignment in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Business Administration.
• High proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets, attention to mathematical precision, and a high level of personal discretion.
• Ability to commit 20 hours per week remotely on a consistent schedule.

What’s In It For You (Perks & Benefits):

• 🎓 F-1 OPT Approved Placement: As a qualified 501(c)(3) organization, we will issue a formal, signed engagement letter on official letterhead outlining your 20-hour/week commitment and linking your accounting duties directly to your degree.
• 📈 Technical Portfolio Pieces: Build a bulletproof financial project history verifying your capabilities in compliance research and non-profit ledger architecture.
• 🌐 Mentorship & Career Advocacy: Work closely with the Finance Director with opportunities for official references and professional LinkedIn endorsements.