Assistant Finance Officer at Leprosy and TB Relief Initiative Nigeria (LTR)

Job Reference Number: LTR (FAU)/2026/AFO/002

Location: Plateau State.

Reports to: State Technical Officer

Job Summary

The Asst. Finance Officer (Global Fund GC7 Grant) will assist in management of Accounts payable and receivable functions for the state and also support the day-to-day financial activities of the state. He/she will ensure that all supporting documents for each budget line are in line with Global Fund approved Means of Verification (MOVs)/Checklist and liaise with the HQ finance team on all payments as well as budget tracking.

Under the guidance and supervision of the State Technical Officer (STO), She/he will provide direct support to the program implementation team and operations on the general management of Global Fund (GF) CPPM GC7 Grant.

. Key Responsibilities

• The day-to-day fiscal controls of all projects assigned to him/her in collaboration with budget holders.
• Responsible for daily entry of financial information and maintaining of financial records in the organization’s financial management system (QuickBooks/or excel sheets).
• Maintenance of Cash Books and preparation of monthly bank reconciliation statements.
• Function as a state grant officer for the Global Fund (GF) GC7 Grant.
• Preparation and capturing of monthly journal vouchers for the reports of Sub Recipients and other implementing partners.
• Custody of cheques books, vouchers/support documents and transfer instructions to bank(s)
• Proper filling (& custodian) of retirements and support documents of treatment centres & laboratories and other implementing partners on a monthly basis
• Remittance of WHT and other statutory deductions on a monthly basis
• Any other responsibility as may be assigned by the State Technical Officer.

Education and Work Experience Requirements:

• Possession of a B.Sc or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Accountancy or any of the Social Sciences.
• Membership or part certification in professional association i.e. ICAN, ACCA or recognized equivalent will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of 2 years hands-on experience in an NGO or Grants operational environment is required.
• Experience of Implementation of Global Fund (GF) grant is an added advantage.

Desired Competencies:

• Applicants should be able to work independently with minimal supervisionn.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Proficiency in the use of computer application (Microsoft office, Excel etc.)
• Good working knowledge of the QuickBooks software.
• Analytical mind and fluency in written and oral communication.
• Ability to relate with subordinates, colleagues, and superiors.
• Innovative with sound mind

Please note that candidates with the wrong subject in their email stand a chance of being disqualified

LTR Nigeria Employee PSEAH clause:

As an organization, LTR takes the issue of Protection against Sexual Exploitation, Abuse, and Harassment (PSEAH) seriously, because safeguarding the people we interface with in all our programmatic work is of the utmost importance to us.  LTR only recruits’ representatives who are suited and abide by the strict responsibility of PSEAH.

By applying to this role, you agree to LTR carrying out a background check on you with respect to SEAH records, and you also confirm that neither before nor after being hired will you breach the LTR policy on SEAH.

LTR Nigeria has a ZERO-TOLERANCE POLICY TOWARDS SEXUAL EXPLOITATION, ABUSE, AND HARASSMENT (SEAH).