• Application Deadline: Tue, 27 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Finance Assistant



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience 2 years



• Location Lagos




• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  
  

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepares and monitors monthly expenditures for projects by analyzing financial data and providing monthly reports to internal and external stakeholders.


• Serves as a principal source of information on fiscal policies and procedures including federal funding rules and advises management on existing options or alternatives to make appropriate business decisions.


• Establishes and manages accounting record keeping systems and procedures for tracking and reporting.


• Assists with reviewing invoices and preparation of annual project proposals for renewal.


• Works with project leaders to resolve problems associated with monthly expenditures and project budgets.


• Communicates with management and project leaders regarding proposal development and monitoring of budgets to ensure projects adhere to budget constraints and meet completion.


• Performs other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Knowledge & Skills and Attributes:

• Strong knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), budgeting and fiscal control theories and practices.


• Working knowledge of general office practices and administrative procedures.


• Excellent oral and written communication skills.


• Excellent quantitative and analytical skills.


• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.


• Demonstrated spreadsheet and database software skills.


• Ability to handle complex and confidential information with discretion.


• Ability to work well with others and verify and analyze financial data, identify errors and prepare reports.

Problem Solving & Impact:

• Works on problems of diverse scope that require analysis of data and evaluation of identifiable factors.


• Exercises judgment within generally defined practices and policies in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.


• Decisions made generally affect own job or specific functional area.

Qualifications and requirements:

• BS/BA degree in Accounting, Finance and Business Administration or its recognized equivalent, and 1 – 3 years relevant experience.


• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in accounting and administration related to international development programs.


• Proficiency in MS Office and strong Excel skills.


• Knowledge of digital financial tools is desirable


• Demonstrated success in multicultural environments is an advantage.


• Experience must reflect the knowledge, skills and abilities listed above


• Prior experience in a non-governmental organization (NGO).

Typical Physical Demands:

• Typical office environment.


• Ability to spend long hours looking at computer screen and doing repetitive work on a keyboard.


• Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time.


• Ability to lift/move up to 5 lbs.