Finance Officer

The organization, Sahei Gender Development Initiative, was formally known and called Sanitation and hygiene education initiative (SGDI). The organization is a Nigerian non-governmental and not-for-profit making organization incorporated with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) in November 2014. It is an organization that facilitates, advocates, and raises awareness for access to improved services among vulnerable individuals. The organization focuses in the areas of WASH, Protection/GBV, Empowerment/livelihood, Waste Management, Health/Nutrition, Climate Change and Peace Building. The organization has experienced staff that are equipped with knowledge, skills to response when the need arises. The organizations staff can work all over the liberated LGAs of Borno State. The organization was established to promote well-being of individuals and alleviate the suffering of conflict affected people and the vulnerable groups of people in Northeastern Nigeria. In pursuit of its mission, the Organization works with partners to execute programs aimed at improving the livelihood and living standards of vulnerable children, women and girls, men, widows, internally displaced persons, and persons living with disabilities. The Finance Officer maintains the organisation's financial health by managing core accounting functions, including accounts payable and receivable, payroll, and ledger reconciliations. They ensure all financial transactions are accurate, properly documented, and compliant with internal policies and external legal regulations. Reporting to the Finance Manager, this role plays a key part in processing transactions, generating monthly financial reports, and analysing variances to support internal budgeting and audit processes. Duties and Responsibilities: Record all financial transactions promptly and accurately in QuickBooks. Prepare payment vouchers with complete and authorized supporting documents. 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. SGDI is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups, and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. Please note: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. SGDI reserves the right to close the advertisement before the stated closing date if a suitable candidate is identified. SGDI has a PSEA Policy that the successful candidate will be expected to comply with and promote.