Finance Officer
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NFDP is hiring a Finance Officer based in Borno to manage day-to-day financial operations, bookkeeping, budget control, donor compliance, and financial reporting supporting programmes in Borno and Yobe States. The role requires maintaining accurate accounts, preparing donor and management reports, and ensuring compliance with organizational and Nigerian financial regulations.
- Role based in Borno with programme support across Borno and Yobe States
- Focus on donor compliance, budget control, and timely financial reporting
- Requires maintaining accurate books of accounts and audit-ready documentation
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NFDP is hiring a Finance Officer based in Borno to manage day-to-day financial operations, bookkeeping, budget control, donor compliance, and financial reporting supporting programmes in Borno and Yobe States. The role requires maintaining accurate accounts, preparing donor and management reports, and ensuring compliance with organizational and Nigerian financial regulations.
- Role based in Borno with programme support across Borno and Yobe States
- Focus on donor compliance, budget control, and timely financial reporting
- Requires maintaining accurate books of accounts and audit-ready documentation
- Involves tax deductions and remittance including VAT, WHT, PAYE, and Pension
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Finance Officer at New Foundation for Displaced Persons (NFDP)
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Oct 2, 2026, 11:01 AM
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New Foundation for Displaced Persons (NFDP) is a non-governmental organization established under the Nigeria law dedicated to providing crucial support to individuals displaced by insurgency and crises to survival, recover and rebuild their lives.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Finance Officer
Location: Borno
Role Purpose
The Finance Officer will be responsible for day-to-day financial operations, ensuring accurate bookkeeping, budget control, full compliance with organizational and donor policies, and timely financial reporting to support effective programme delivery in Borno and Yobe States.
Key Areas of Accountabiilties
Financial Accounting & Bookkeeping:
Process all payments, post journal entries, and ensure correct budget coding.
Manage cash and bank transactions, including monthly bank reconciliation.
Manage petty cash, ensuring daily cash count and reconciliation.
Maintain and reconcile cashbooks, ledgers, and financial filing system.
Maintain accurate books of accounts in approved accounting software.
Budgeting & Financial Control:
Monitor expenditure to ensure it remains within approved budgets.
Ensure value for money and cost-effectiveness in all transactions.
Support programme team in budget preparation, realignment, and forecasting.
Prepare monthly Budget vs Actual (BvA) analysis and share variance reports with management.
Donor Compliance & Reporting:
Ensure all supporting documents are complete, authentic, and audit-ready.
Prepare donor financial reports, monthly management accounts, and quarterly reports.
Ensure full compliance with organizational financial manual, donor regulations (NHF, NFF, etc.), and Nigerian financial laws.
Track staff and activity advances and ensure timely liquidation and retirement.
Support internal and external audits, donor verifications, and spot checks.
Procurement & Operations Support:
Verify vendor invoices, contracts, and payments before processing.
Ensure timely deduction and remittance of applicable taxes (VAT, WHT, PAYE, Pension).
Participate in procurement committee processes and ensure procedures are followed.
Review procurement requests for budget availability and policy compliance.
Staff & Capacity Support:
Orient field and programme staff on finance procedures and retirement templates.
Build capacity of programme staff on budget literacy and compliance requirements.
Support payroll preparation and statutory remittances.
Field & Consortium Support:
Support financial coordination with consortium partners where applicable.
Conduct field visits to other locations to support field finance and compliance.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree/HND in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field.
- Proficiency in accounting software (QuickBooks) and Advanced MS Excel.
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience as Finance Officer in NGO / Humanitarian sector.
- Professional qualification (ICAN/ANAN) is an added advantage.
- Proven experience with NHF, NFF, or other international donor financial requirements.
- Strong knowledge of Nigerian tax laws, NGO compliance, and audit processes.
- Experience working in Borno context is highly desirable.
- Core Competencies:
- Commitment to humanitarian principles, accountability, and safeguarding.
- Excellent analytical, reporting, and organizational skills
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
- Good communication and team collaboration skills
- High integrity, honesty, and confidentiality
- How to Apply
- Interested and qualified candidates should send the following to:
- [email protected]
- using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.
- Only applicants whose competencies meet the requirements of the position will be contacted.
- A current CV and a A cover letter in a one pdf document, explaining their suitability for the position.
- Application Deadline:
- 9th October, 2026.
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