Heart for Humanity Initiative (HHI) is a non-profit, women-led and youth-driven organization committed to improving the well-being and resilience of vulnerable populations across Northeast and Northwest Nigeria. With a current operational presence in Borno, Adamawa and Yobe (BAY) States as well as parts of the Northwest, we provide critical humanitarian aid, advance human capital development, and strengthen systems for sustainable change.
Dedicated to protecting the dignity and rights of vulnerable populations in Nigeria, we deliver life-saving assistance and sustainable solutions to communities affected by conflict, poverty and inequality — with plans to expand further across the Northwest.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Finance & Compliance Officer
Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Employment Type: Fixed-term, full-time
Reports to: Program Manager
Duration: 3 months
Job Description
- Heart for Humanity Initiative, a national NGO, is recruiting a Finance & Compliance Officer to support a 3-month project in Maiduguri and Dikwa LGA, Borno State.
Purpose of the role
- Manages the project’s finances and makes sure every transaction complies with organisational policy, donor rules and Nigerian law.
Key responsibilities
- Process payments, maintain the cash book and bank records, and file supporting documents.
- Prepare monthly bank reconciliations and budget-versus-actual reports.
- Check that payment requests, procurement files and payroll are complete and correctly approved.
- Manage petty cash and field advances, and retire advances on time.
- Deduct and remit statutory obligations (PAYE, WHT, pension) as applicable.
- Prepare financial sections of donor reports and support audits or spot checks.
- Train staff on finance procedures, anti-fraud and anti-corruption policies.
- Flag compliance risks and recommend corrective action to the Program Manager.
Qualifications and experience
- Bachelor’s Degree or HND in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
- Professional certification (ICAN, ACCA or ANAN) is required or in progress.
- At least 3 years of finance experience, with at least 2 years in an NGO managing donor funds.
Skills and competencies:
- Strong knowledge of donor financial compliance and internal controls.
- Advanced Excel; experience with accounting software (QuickBooks, Sage or similar).
- Accuracy, integrity and confidentiality.
- Ability to meet tight reporting deadlines.
Application Closing Date
13th November, 2026.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and a cover letter to: [email protected] using “Application – Finance & Compliance Officer” as the subject of the email.
Note
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- Equal opportunity and safeguarding: Heart for Humanity Initiative is an equal opportunity employer. Women and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
- We have zero tolerance for sexual exploitation, abuse, harassment, fraud and corruption; successful candidates must sign the Code of Conduct and safeguarding policy. We never charge any fee at any stage of recruitment.
