Finance Coordinator at Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN)

About the Role

• GAIN is seeking to recruit a Finance Coordinator to provide support and coordinate the effective financial management of projects and organizational operations.
• The coordinator ensures accurate financial reporting, budget monitoring, compliance with donor and organizational policies, and strong internal controls.
• The Finance Coordinator works closely with program teams and management to ensure financial resources are managed efficiently, transparently, and in alignment with approved budgets. 
• This role will be offered on two (2) years fixed term contract, subject to securing the award and availability of funding and will be based in Abuja.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor programme expenditures against approved budgets and provide regular variance analysis.
• Ensure all programme costs are coded and accurately recorded.
• In partnership with the finance manager, prepare donor financial reports in compliance with funding agreements.
• Coordinate timely submission of financial information to the Finance Manager and relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure accurate posting of transactions in the accounting system.
• Coordinate the month-end and year-end closing processes for submission to the Finance Manager.
• Ensure all GAIN Nigeria bank accounts and other balance sheet accounts are reconciled monthly.
• Ensure programme cash flow forecasting and monitoring and track fund utilization and ensure timely availability of funds for program implementation.
• Work with the Finance Officers in maintaining proper documentation and audit-ready financial records.
• Review and process all programme payments in line with organizational policies.
• Coordinate internal and external audits by preparing required documentation.
• Maintain strong internal controls over financial processes.
• Ensure compliance with internal financial policies and donor requirements.
• Perform the financial review of purchase requests, purchase orders, and payment requests to ensure compliance with GAIN policies and procedures and donors and contracts requirements.

About You

• The ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in Nigerian tax regulations, including Companies Income Tax, VAT, Withholding Tax, PAYE, and other statutory requirements.
• They should have proven experience in a similar role, supporting finance and programme operations across an entire organisation preferably within an international NGO environment.
• Hands-on experience managing donor-funded grants (such as BMZ, BMGF, DFID, USAID, EU, etc.) is desirable.
• The candidate should confidently manage a high-volume, complex workload while demonstrating strong planning, organisation, and problem-solving skills.
• You should be comfortable making decisions, delegating tasks effectively, communicating clearly both verbally and in writing and leadership capabilities are key, including the ability to supervise, motivate, coach, and mentor team members.
• You should have excellent computer skills, with advanced proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and accounting tools such as QuickBooks, Navision, or similar software is essential, with familiarity in Navision considered an advantage.

Working Conditions:

• All of our positions are based in one or more of GAIN’s designated offices as stated on our job advertisements.
• Successful candidates will be based in one of GAIN’s country offices and must have the existing right to live and work within a reasonably commutable distance of the relevant city / cities in which the role is advertised. 

Additional Notice:

• GAIN reserves the right to withdraw an offer of employment for candidates who are considered to ineligible under the above conditions during or after the recruitment process.
• Applicants must have the right to work and be currently based in the advertised country location, to be eligible to apply for this position.
• The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition is committed to equality of opportunity and creating an inclusive environment where diversity is valued. 
• We are keen to reflect the diversity of our society at every level within our organisation and therefore welcome applications from talented and committed people from all backgrounds, representing the diverse societies we operate in.