Finance Officer at Safeguarding Children Initiative (SCII)

Job Summary

• The Finance Officer will support the financial management of the organization by ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance with donor and statutory requirements, and efficient financial systems. The role will contribute to strengthening financial controls and supporting effective program implementation.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Management

• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure proper documentation of all financial transactions.
• Prepare monthly financial reports, cash flow forecasts, and budget tracking reports.
• Manage petty cash and bank transactions, ensuring timely reconciliations.

Budgeting and Grants Support

• Support the development of project budgets and organizational budgets.
• Monitor project expenditures against approved budgets and flag variances.
• Support financial reporting requirements for donors and partners.

Compliance and Internal Controls

• Ensure compliance with organizational financial policies and donor regulations.
• Maintain proper filing of financial documents for audit and review purposes.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing required documentation.

Payments and Procurement Support

• Process payments to staff, vendors, and consultants in line with approval procedures.
• Verify supporting documents before payments are processed.
• Maintain vendor records and payment schedules.

Statutory and Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with Nigerian statutory requirements including taxes and regulatory filings where applicable.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Professional certification or progress toward certification (ICAN, ACCA, ANAN) is an advantage.
• Minimum of 2–3 years’ experience in finance, preferably within the NGO or development sector.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, and accounting principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.

Skills and Competencies

• High level of integrity and accountability.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently in a start-up environment.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.