Officer, Finance

About this role

The Officer, Finance at Evidence Action in Abuja will manage timely and accurate financial transactions, reconciliations, budget monitoring, and reporting to support the organisation's programmes and operations. The role provides day-to-day financial support to programme and management teams, maintains accurate financial records, and helps ensure compliance with organisational policies, donor requirements, and statutory regulations.

What you would do

• Process payments, invoices, staff advances, and expense claims in line with approved policies.
• Review supporting documentation for completeness, accuracy, approvals, and compliance before processing.
• Enter accounting entries, expense coding, and post transactions in the accounting system.
• Reconcile bank, cash, staff advances, and other accounts, and follow up on outstanding items.
• Monitor programme expenditures against approved budgets, track commitments, and escalate variances or potential overruns.
• Prepare financial schedules and reports for management, audits, and donor reporting.

What they are asking for

• Bachelor's degree or HND in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Professional accounting qualification such as ACA, ACCA, or CNA is an added advantage.
• 1-2 years of relevant experience in accounting or finance support, preferably within an NGO or other structured organisation.
• Basic knowledge of financial accounting, processing, reconciliations, budget monitoring, and financial documentation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other financial or accounting systems.
• Strong attention to detail, numerical accuracy, organisation, ability to work under supervision, meet deadlines, maintain confidentiality, and escalate discrepancies promptly.

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