JOB ROLE PROFILE
Location Borno and Sokoto State
Application Deadlines 12th April 2026
Number of positions 2
Advert status Internal/External
Background information
Jireh Doo Foundation (JDF) is a women-led National Non-governmental organization registered with the corporate commission (CAC) in Nigeria, under the CAMA act 11990 on 4th of August 2008.
Jireh Doo Foundation (JDF) in 22 years has consistently responded to both developmental and Humanitarian needs across local communities in Nigeria.
JDF works in 5 thematic areas of Gender and Humanitarian Response, HIV and Health, Child Development, Research and Information, Single parents, and covers four states of Borno, Gombe, Nasarawa and Benue.
The Humanitarian response program in North-east (BAY states) Nigeria covers responses in
- Protection (child protection, GBV, peace building and climate change and Mines Action)
- Water Sanitation and hygiene (WASH)
- Nutrition and health
- Food security and Livelihood and
- Education
Mission Statement: We are committed to enhancing social justice of the underserved for a healthier society through creating access tosustainable livelihoods, basic health information, inclusive governance, gender equity, and improved response to emergency.
Vision Statement: A society where the vulnerable have access to social justice and sustainable livelihoods.
JDF operational presence spans across the following zones in Nigeria
- Northeast- Borno, Adamawa, Bauchi, Gombe and Yobe state.
- Northwest-Sokoto, Kano, Jigawa, Katsina and Zamfara State (operational interest)
- Southwest- Lagos, Ogun, and Ondo state.
- North central-Benue, Kwara, Nasarawa and Plateau state.
JDF is seeking suitable candidates with a bachelor’s degree or equivalent and a minimum of three (3) years working in a similar role as a Finance Officer and is familiar with EU programming with minimum of three years’ experience working as a Finance Officer to implement a SOSAN (EU) funded project in Borno State.
Duties and responsibilities
⦁ Prepare payment, journal and receipt vouchers
⦁ Ensure that transactions are complete and accurate with self-explanatory and understandable descriptions.
⦁ Maintain good filing for all vouchers in a limited access area to ensure easy retrieval.
⦁ Scan all documents and properly store on Cloud/ SharePoint
⦁ Maintain a record of vouchers borrowed by staff and ensure that they are returned and filed appropriately.
⦁ Support the monthly QuickBooks closure processes.
⦁ Following up with offices and staff as regards the financial deadline requirements
⦁ Print the monthly Quick Books reports for signing and appropriate filing.
⦁ Ensure that the Quick Books balances of the advances account agree with the sub-ledger balances.
⦁ Ensure that the documentation for payment is acceptable and accurate with all arithmetic calculations being correct.
⦁ Prepare the Withholding tax and VAT schedule where relevant before payment is done.
⦁ Cancel (stamped PAID) all vouchers (payment, journal and receipt) and their supporting documents to forestall re-use.
⦁ Prepare and maintain the sub-ledger for all advances (travel, purchase, etc.).
⦁ Work with the project teams to ensure travel per diems and reimbursements are performed within JDFs policies and procedures and reconcile staff debtors accounts monthly.
⦁ Prepare ageing analysis report and update the asset register
⦁ Ability to manage competing priorities and expectations from internal and external stakeholders and remain calm and resilient in the face of pressure.
⦁ Has medium contact with the State board for Internal Revenue on withholding tax payment and tax credit note issues.
⦁ Perform financial review of purchase requests, purchase orders, and payment requests to ensure compliance with JDFs policies and procedures and donors grants and contracts requirements and promptly process payments.
⦁ Preparing cash flow forecasts and always ensuring adequate funds in the office.
⦁ Supporting the Finance Coordinator in preparation of program budgets, analysis of grants, and expenditure.
⦁ Support in preparation and availability of statutory financial Statements, Annual Income Tax returns, PAYE returns, NHF, NSITF and WHT.
⦁ Preparation of monthly reports, ensuring all transactions for the month are recorded accurately and deadlines set by the global finance team are met.
⦁ Manage a transparent and accurate financial accounting system in line with local laws and regulations.
⦁ Ensure all Staff understand the processes for financial activity with JDF.
Qualification and Experience
Essential:
⦁ Minimum qualification: BSC/HND in Accounting and Finance
⦁ Minimum of 3 years and above and Knowledge of QuickBooks
⦁ Flexible and able to manage stress.
⦁ Ability to provide training and supervision to others.
⦁ Strong organization, time management and multitasking abilities
⦁ Excellent written and verbal
⦁ Attention to detail, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
⦁ Ability to handle confidential information and work independently.
⦁ Knowledge of Hausa language will be an asset.
Knowledge skills and Abilities
⦁ Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
⦁ Advanced computer skills, including the ability to type quickly and to use Microsoft Office products, email, and the internet.
⦁ Ability to maintain confidentiality for sensitive issues or projects and use judgement to execute duties and responsibilities.
⦁ Fluency in English and Hausa (written & spoken).
⦁ Knowledge of health programs
How to apply
All applications should be in English and include the following:
- An application letter in which you explain why you are interested in the position and how you meet the qualities and qualifications criteria
- Concise and accurate CV. The CV should include information about your qualification, relevant training courses, Work experience, name and contact details of 3 relevant references.
Kindly state the position for which you are applying as the subject of your application. And send your application to [email protected]. We thank applicants for their interest in the position; however, only shortlisted. Candidates will be contacted.
NOTE: Candidates applying for the above position must note that Reference checks will be done especially on PSEA, and Job qualification/suitability
