Finance Officer at Zai Development Foundation (ZDF)

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Record all financial transactions promptly and accurately in QuickBooks.
• Prepare payment vouchers with complete and authorized supporting documents.
• Process staff salaries, vendor payments, volunteer stipends, and statutory remittances (PAYE, WHT, pension, NSITF).
• Conduct monthly bank reconciliations and update cash and bank books regularly.
• Review financial documents for accuracy, completeness, and policy compliance.
• Maintain proper filing and archiving of all financial records and documents.
• Support project teams in budget preparation and expenditure tracking (BVA).
• Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Liaise with banks, auditors, vendors, and relevant regulatory bodies.
• Support audit exercises by providing accurate and complete documentation.
• Collect and review payment documents in a timely manner.
• Support the payment of participants and other project beneficiaries.
• Maintain custody of the office petty cash fund and process approved daily payments.
• Enter approved transactions into QuickBooks accounting system
• Conduct weekly and month-end cash counts and reconciliations.
• Verify all transactions and ensure relevant supporting documents are filed.
• Review payment requests and ensure transactions follow organizational guidelines.
• Ensure the confidentiality and security of all financial information and systems.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

Experience and technical competencies

• Demonstrated experience in:
• Preparing and reviewing financial reports
•  Budget monitoring and variance analysis
• Statutory deductions and remittances (e.g., PAYE, WHT, NSITF, Pension)
• Supporting audits and donor reporting
• Familiarity with donor-funded projects (e.g., NHF, UN, USAID) and related compliance requirements.
• Practical use of accounting software (especially QuickBooks) and digital finance tools.
• Skills and Excellent knowledge of accounting principles and financial controls.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and numerical skills.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other MS Office tools.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration.
• Ability to handle confidential financial information with integrity and discretion
• Strong organizational and time management skills; able to meet strict deadlines.