Finance Officer (Volunteer) at Delight Affection Foundation (DAF)

Job Summary

• Are you passionate about numbers and driven by impact?
• Delight Affection Foundation (DAF) is looking for a Finance Officer (Volunteer) who is eager to put their financial skills to work for humanity.
• This role offers the chance to sharpen your accounting and financial management expertise while supporting life-changing programs that uplift vulnerable communities in Nigeria.
• If you want to grow your career, gain practical NGO finance experience, and make a difference, this is the opportunity for you!

What You’ll Do

• Keep our books clean: maintain accurate and timely financial records for all projects.
• Support project budgets: track, monitor, and report on program expenditures.
• Assist in preparing financial reports (monthly, quarterly, annual) for management and donors.
• Reconcile bank statements and manage cash transactions in line with policy.
• Ensure compliance with donor guidelines, internal policies, and financial best practices.
• Work with program staff to make sure every Naira is accounted for transparently.
• Help strengthen internal controls and promote accountability across the organisation.

What We’re Looking For

• A Degree / HND in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline.
• At least 1 year of accounting/finance experience (internship/volunteer work counts!).
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel (knowledge of accounting software is a plus).
• Familiarity with NGO financial systems or donor compliance is an advantage.
• Detail-oriented, trustworthy, and committed to transparency.
• A problem-solver who’s eager to learn and contribute to a dynamic NGO environment.

Benefits of Volunteering with DAF

• Opportunity to contribute to life-saving humanitarian and development interventions.
• Practical experience in program leadership and humanitarian coordination.
• Exposure to donor engagement, proposal development, and project management.
• Professional networking opportunities with humanitarian actors and development partners.
• Capacity-building and learning opportunities.
• Certificate of Service and Recommendation Letter upon successful completion of the volunteer period.
• Opportunity for future engagement subject to organizational needs and performance.
• Delight Affection Foundation is committed to diversity, inclusion, safeguarding, and equal opportunity. Women and qualified persons from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.