• Application Deadline:
• Position: Finance Officer



• Job Type Contract



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience



• Location Borno




• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  
  

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Record all financial transactions promptly and accurately in QuickBooks.


• Prepare payment vouchers with complete and authorized supporting documents.


• Process staff salaries, vendor payments, volunteer stipends, and statutory remittances (PAYE, WHT, pension, NSITF).


• Conduct monthly bank reconciliations and update cash and bank books regularly.


• Review financial documents for accuracy, completeness, and policy compliance.


• Maintain proper filing and archiving of all financial records and documents.


• Support project teams in budget preparation and expenditure tracking (BVA).


• Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.


• Liaise with banks, auditors, vendors, and relevant regulatory bodies.


• Support audit exercises by providing accurate and complete documentation.


• Collect and review payment documents in a timely manner.


• Support the payment of participants and other project beneficiaries.


• Maintain custody of the office petty cash fund and process approved daily payments.


• Enter approved transactions into QuickBooks accounting system


• Conduct weekly and month-end cash counts and reconciliations.


• Verify all transactions and ensure relevant supporting documents are filed.


• Review payment requests and ensure transactions follow organizational guidelines.


• Ensure the confidentiality and security of all financial information and systems.


• Perform other tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

Experience and technical competencies

• Demonstrated experience in:


• Preparing and reviewing financial reports


•  Budget monitoring and variance analysis


• Statutory deductions and remittances (e.g., PAYE, WHT, NSITF, Pension)


• Supporting audits and donor reporting


• Familiarity with donor-funded projects (e.g., NHF, UN, USAID) and related compliance requirements.


• Practical use of accounting software (especially QuickBooks) and digital finance tools.


• Skills and Excellent knowledge of accounting principles and financial controls.


• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and numerical skills.


• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other MS Office tools.


• Strong attention to detail and ability to work with minimal supervision.


• Good communication and interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration.


• Ability to handle confidential financial information with integrity and discretion


• Strong organizational and time management skills; able to meet strict deadlines.