Finance Officer at Damnaish Human Capacity Building Initiative (DHCBI)

Reports to: Project Manager and Head of Finance

Job Summary

The Finance Officer will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day financial operations, ensuring compliance with DHCBI’s policies and donor requirements, and supporting financial planning, reporting, and budgeting. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and has experience managing finances in a humanitarian or NGO context.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records, ledgers, and cashbooks in line with organizational standards.
• Prepare monthly financial reports, including expenditure tracking and budget monitoring.
• Process payments, bank reconciliations, and staff advance retirements.
• Ensure compliance with internal financial controls, donor guidelines, and audit requirements.
• Support budget development, forecasting, and expenditure analysis for ongoing projects.
• Liaise with vendors, banks, and relevant internal teams for smooth financial operations.
• Support project audits and respond to queries from auditors and donor representatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (ICAN/ACCA part qualification is an advantage).
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in financial management, preferably in an NGO or humanitarian setting.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage).
• Strong understanding of donor financial regulations (e.g., WFP, USAID, EU).
• Excellent attention to detail, integrity, and ability to work under pressure.
• Fluent in English; working knowledge of Hausa or Kanuri is an added advantage.

Additional Information

• DHCBI does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process.
• DHCBI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applications from women, persons with disabilities, and indigenous candidates from the project area.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Important Notes

• DHCBI does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process.
• DHCBI is committed to fair and ethical hiring practices.
• DHCBI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all applications on the basis of merit—regardless of race, gender, religion, disability, or background.
• We adhere to the Humanitarian Principles: humanity, neutrality, impartiality, and operational independence.