Finance Officer at LEAP Africa

• The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and eager to grow their career in finance within the development sector. They will work closely with the Finance Coordinator and other cross-functional teams to support budgeting, reporting, payments, retirements, and audits, ensuring resources are managed efficiently and transparently in line with LEAP Africa’s vision and mission.
• LEAP Africa is a non profit organization focused on  raising dynamic, innovative and principled leaders who will drive positive transformation in Africa. We provide relevant and tailored interventions that support effective youth transitions in the areas of education, entrepreneurship & employability, civic participation and social mobility for young Africans.
• We are on a strategic journey towards building a world-class institution that seeks to be an ecosystem builder, a thought leader and a development hub for young people. We are seeking to hire a Programme Manager to support the achievement of the organisation’s strategic goals of  LEAP Africa in 2025 and beyond!

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitor and manage the process flow for funds requisition, ensuring timely disbursement of approved funds and availability of supporting documentation for all transactions in line with LEAP Africa’s financial policies.
• Follow up on all requests, ensuring accurate recording, documentation, and filing of financial transactions.
• Upload all approved payments and KYC documentation on GAPS in a timely manner.
• Process transactions, requisitions, and purchase orders (POs) on the ERP system.
• Interface with banks on all assigned project account matters, including daily transactions and approvals.
• Work closely with LEAP Africa’s Finance Coordinator to provide financial support, track follow-up actions, and notify relevant persons with proposed solutions.
• Support all asset management activities within the organization.
• Prepare and maintain financial records, schedules, reconciliations, and postings on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
• Ensure proper documentation and correct cost allocations for both project and operational financial transactions.
• Ensure compliance with all internal and external financial regulations (LIRS, FIRS, SCMUL, etc.), including computation and processing of tax payments and returns.
• Facilitate and ensure 100% retirement of all cash advances paid to employees.
• Perform any other assigned tasks as assigned by supervisors.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum of a university degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field; a Master’s degree and/or professional qualification (ICAN, ACCA, CPA) is an added advantage.
• 2-3 years of progressive work experience in finance and accounting, preferably in the non-profit or development sector.
• Proven experience in funds management, bank relations, financial reporting, and compliance.
• Experience with ERP systems, accounting software, and digital payment platforms.
• Strong understanding of tax laws, statutory reporting, and financial regulatory requirements in Nigeria.
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills with strong attention to detail.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Google Workspace.

Key Competencies & Skills

• Strong financial management and accounting skills.
• Excellent organizational and documentation abilities.
• Problem-solving and analytical thinking skills.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• High level of integrity, accountability, and ethical standards.
• Alignment with LEAP Africa’s values (ARIISE – Audacity, Respect, Integrity, Innovation, Synergy, and Excellence).