HCM Foundation; Hope, Compassion, and Mercy Foundation is a nonprofit organization committed to strengthening health systems through innovative, data-driven, and people-centered approaches. We are seeking qualified candidates for multiple full-time positions across several states.
Location: Gombe
Engagement Type: Consultancy
Duration: 6 months
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee all financial operations across Gombe, Kano, and Kaduna, ensuring strict compliance with donor requirements, organizational policies, and Nigerian financial regulations.
- Develop and manage project budgets, monitor burn rates, track variances, and provide timely financial forecasts to support leadership decision-making.
- Review and validate all financial transactions, including payments, procurements, staff stipends, advances, and retirements, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and proper authorization.
- Supervise the Finance Officer, ensuring high-quality bookkeeping, complete documentation, regular reconciliations, and maintenance of audit-ready financial records.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for donor review, ensuring alignment with technical and programmatic reporting cycles.
- Conduct regular bank reconciliations, oversee cash flow management, and ensure adequate liquidity for project activities across all states.
- Establish and enforce internal controls, financial procedures, and compliance mechanisms to promote transparency and minimize financial risk.
- Support procurement processes by reviewing financial documentation, verifying vendor compliance, and ensuring correct cost allocation across budget lines and workstreams.
- Lead preparation for internal and external audits, coordinating documentation, responding to audit queries, and ensuring full compliance with accountability standards.
- Provide financial guidance to program and state teams on budgeting, documentation requirements, allowable costs, and donor compliance expectations.
- Monitor staff and consultant contracts from a financial perspective, ensuring timely payments, deliverable tracking, and adherence to contract terms.
- Advise leadership on financial risks, mitigation strategies, and necessary adjustments throughout the project lifecycle.
- Carry out other tasks as assigned by the supervisor.
Education and Experience Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field (Master’s degree is an added advantage).
- Minimum of 55 years’ experience in financial management, preferably within donorfunded or multi-state projects.
- Strong experience with budgeting, financial reporting, audits, and donor compliance.
- Professional certification (ICAN, ACCA, CPA) is required.
Core Competencies & Values
- Strong leadership and supervisory skills.
- Excellent knowledge of financial controls, budgeting, and donor compliance.
- High level of integrity, accountability, and attention to detail.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance staff.
- Commitment to transparency, accountability, and responsible resource management.
- Alignment with HCMF values.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should complete the application form via the link below and upload their CV and cover letter:
Application Form: https://forms.gle/WZ8CTT6Mbq7bToyM7
Application Deadline: 19th January 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
