About this role
SCIDaR, a Nigerian indigenous non-profit focused on health interventions and development research, is recruiting a Finance Officer based in Abuja. The role supports financial management across SCIDaR projects, including budgeting, planning, controls, funding management, compliance, and reporting, in collaboration with the Head of Finance. Responsibilities cover project financial reporting, systems improvement, budgeting with program managers, financial analysis, audits, donor compliance, and preparation of invoices and payment schedules. The position requires a strong background in financial accounting within non-profit or similar settings and professional accounting qualifications. Travel of up to 20 percent is expected.
What you would do
- Prepare monthly project reconciliations and coordinate month-end reporting for assigned projects.
- Improve financial management systems, processes, and quality assurance.
- Collaborate with Program Managers to plan, budget, and monitor project costs.
- Monitor financial metrics, KPI tracking, and project reports.
- Provide financial analysis to the Head of Finance and EMT to aid decision making.
- Perform analytical procedures on key financial statement items.
- Assist in internal and external audit processes and implement recommendations.
- Ensure donor regulations and laws are complied with across SCIDaR and projects.
- Develop and apply financial oversight controls to align expenses with policies.
- Prepare monthly invoices and billing for projects and manage beneficiary payment details.
What they are asking for
- Second-Class Upper Bachelor’s Degree in Financial Accounting, Economics or related Social Sciences from a reputable university (Masters preferred).
- Professional accounting qualification such as ACCA or ICAN is compulsory.
- 3–6 years of progressive post-NYSC experience in a similar role, with 1–2 years in an audit role.
- Experience in non-profit sector or top consulting firms is a plus.
- Strong analytical and communication skills; detail-oriented and able to work in a dynamic environment.
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