Finance Officer at Hope and Rural Aid Foundation (HARAF)

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage all project financial transactions in compliance with HARAF and donor financial policies.
• Ensure proper documentation, recording, and filing of all financial and procurement-related documents.
• Prepare payment vouchers, ensure completeness of supporting documents, and process vendor payments.
• Support procurement processes by reviewing and verifying quotations, purchase orders, and bid documents for financial accuracy and compliance.
• Maintain accurate project accounts, ledgers, and cashbooks.
• Reconcile bank and cash accounts regularly and report discrepancies.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for the project.
• Support the development of project budgets, expenditure forecasts, and financial analysis.
• Monitor project expenditure to ensure alignment with approved budgets and donor requirements.
• Facilitate internal and external audits and ensure timely submission of audit documents.
• Work closely with program, admin, and logistics teams to ensure smooth financial operations.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Operations Manager.

Qualification/professional competencies:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
•  Minimum of 3–5 years’ experience in finance and accounting roles.
• Professional certification (ICAN, ACCA, ANAN) is an added advantage.
• Experience working with NGOs or donor-funded projects preferred.
• High level of integrity, transparency, and accountability.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Fluency in English (knowledge of Hausa or other local languages is an advantage).

Core Competencies

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial management.
•  Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage, or similar).
• Excellent analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and confidentiality.
•  Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.