Development Exchange Centre (DEC) is a non-governmental, non-discriminating, women-focused organization improving the wellbeing of women groups and communities in Nigeria through socioeconomic interventions for sustainable development. DEC was established in November 1987 due to joint research conducted by the Canadian University Services Overseas (CUSO) and the Adult and Non-Formal Education Agency (ANFEA) Bauchi State.
Background
Development Exchange Centre (DEC) is a lead partner on access to finance within the consortium led by MEDA under the Resilient and Inclusive Agrifood Systems Empowering Women and Youth in Nigeria (RISE) Project. The project, implemented by Mennonite Economic Development Associates (MEDA) with funding from the Government of Canada throughGlobal Affairs Canada (GAC), seeks to economically empower women and enhance food security. It does so by improving the productivity and climate resilience of women and youth smallholder farmers in key agricultural value chains, while also strengthening the performance of women- and youth-led micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) across Bauchi, Kaduna, and Kano States in Northern Nigeria.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Finance Officer
Location: Bauchi
Reports to: Access to Finance Manger
Time Allocation: Full-Time
Duration: Five-year
Purpose of the Role:
The Finance Officer will provide financial management support to the RISE Project by ensuring transparent, accountable, and compliant use of funds.
Purpose of the Role
The Finance Officer is responsible for ensuring transparent, accountable, and compliant financial management of the RISE Project in line with MEDA, NRC, and donor (GAC) requirements. The role will provide financial oversight, maintain internal controls, and support accurate reporting for decision-making and donor compliance.
Key Responsibilities
1. Financial Compliance & Internal Controls
- Ensure adherence to MEDA financial policies, tools, handbooks, and donor guidelines.
- Maintain effective internal control systems to ensure completeness, accuracy, and authorization of all financial transactions.
- Track staff advances, ensuring timely clearance and compliance with policy.
- Maintain secure filing and archiving of financial documents (Soft & hard copy
2. Accounting & Transactions
- Process timely cash and bank payments with full supporting documentation and approvals.
- Post payments, ensuring correct coding of expenditures on vouchers, POs, and PRs.
- Take corrective actions on unposted vouchers, budget check errors, and unapproved vouchers.
- Conduct daily/weekly cash counts and prepare monthly reconciliations of bank and cash accounts.
3. Budgeting & Financial Monitoring
- Maintain budget control and monitor cash flow for the area office
- Track expenditures against approved budgets and flag significant variances.
- Support Project Finance Manager lead in the development and implementation of financial management policies and practices.
4. Reporting & Tax Compliance
- Consolidate and submit monthly financial documentation, ensuring compliance with donor and labour law.
- Prepare and remit monthly statutory deductions (PAYE, suppliers, consultants) to relevant authorities.
- Support audit preparations and ensure timely closure of audit findings.
5. Capacity Strengthening & Continuous Improvement
- Provide technical guidance and training to staff on finance procedures and compliance standards.
- Contribute ideas for process improvement and efficiency in financial systems.
- Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by the Line Supervisor.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Degree or HND in accounting, Finance, or related field, CIBN or any professional certificate is an added advantage.
- Minimum of 2–5 years’ experience in financial management of donor-funded projects.
- Proficiency in accounting software and MS Excel.
- Strong understanding of budgeting, compliance, and reporting systems.
- Ability to manage multiple responsibilities across portfolios.
Application Closing Date:
19 October 2025.
Method of Application:
Suitably qualified candidates should forward their detailed resume/CV and cover letter in a single file to: [email protected] in a word document or PDF format (as any other format would not be considered) using the Job Title as the subject of the email.
Note:
- DEC is an equal-opportunity employer. Only applications submitted through the given channel and within the given period will be considered.
- Women are encouraged to apply for this exciting opportunity.
- DEC brings to the attention of the public that applying for any position is free of charge. No processing fee is required for your application.
- You are not to give any kind of gratification to submit your application.
- Any person found to be paying for or giving any form of gratification will be disqualified.
- Applications will be shortlisted on a rolling basis
- You are requested to report any person demanding/giving payment or gratification via [email protected].
