Rising Hope Initiative for Sustainable Development is a women-led nonprofit and non-governmental organization with a steadfast commitment to addressing the multifaceted challenges faced by conflict-affected populations in the Northeast and Northwestern part of Nigeria. We zero in on four critical areas: livelihood, education, protection, and hygiene promotion. Our overarching goal is to forge sustainable pathways for individuals who currently find themselves without access to such prospects.
At Rising Hope, we place a premium on upholding the rights of marginalized groups and are dedicated to cultivating inclusive communities and societies that stand firmly against discrimination. Through the implementation of empowerment strategies and self-help initiatives, we strive to bolster the overall living conditions of those we serve. Our methodology is firmly rooted in community-based, long-term solutions that are intricately tailored to the unique cultural contexts of the affected regions.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Location: Borno
Job type: Full-time
Position Purpose
- The Finance Officer is responsible for ensuring effective financial management, accountability, and compliance with RHISD’s financial policies, donor requirements, and statutory regulations.
- The role supports program implementation through accurate financial reporting, budgeting, cash management, and internal controls.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Financial Management & Accounting:
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records in accordance with RHISD financial policies and procedures.
- Prepare and record all financial transactions, including payments, receipts, journals, and bank transfers.
- Ensure proper documentation and filing of all financial records.
- Maintain the general ledger and supporting schedules
Budgeting & Financial Planning:
- Support the preparation of project and organizational budgets.
- Monitor budget utilization and expenditures against approved budgets.
- Flag budget variances and provide explanations and corrective recommendations.
- Assist in budget revisions and donor budget realignments where necessary.
Cash & Bank Management:
- Manage petty cash and ensure regular reconciliation.
- Prepare payment vouchers and ensure timely payments to staff, vendors, and partners.
- Conduct monthly bank reconciliations and resolve discrepancies promptly.
- Ensure safe custody of cash and financial instruments.
Financial Reporting:
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for management and donors.
- Support timely submission of donor financial reports in line with grant agreements.
- Provide financial inputs for narrative reports and proposals.
- Assist in preparation for internal and external audits.
Compliance & Internal Controls:
- Ensure compliance with RHISD financial policies, donor rules, and Nigerian statutory requirements.
- Support implementation of internal control systems to prevent fraud, misuse, and financial irregularities.
- Participate in fraud prevention, risk management, and financial reviews.
- Ensure taxes, statutory deductions, and payroll obligations are correctly processed.
Asset Management:
- Maintain asset registers and track organizational assets.
- Support inventory and asset verification exercises
- Capacity Building & Coordination
- Provide financial guidance to program staff and field teams.
- Support partners and community-based structures on financial compliance where applicable.
- Work closely with program, admin, and M&E teams to ensure integrated planning and reporting.
- Supervisory/Managerial Responsibilities: Supervise finance assistant, assign responsibilities, provide guidance, and ensure adherence to financial policies and procedures while building the team’s capacity.
Requirements
Educational Qualification:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or related field.
- Professional certification (ICAN, ACCA, CPA or equivalent) is an added advantage
Experience:
- Minimum of 2–3 years relevant experience in finance or accounting, preferably in an NGO or humanitarian organization.
- Experience working with donor-funded projects (e.g., UN, INGOs, foundations) is highly desirable.
- Proven experience in budgeting, financial reporting, and audits.
Knowledge and Skills:
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial management.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other MS Office applications.
- Experience with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage, or similar).
- Good understanding of donor compliance and financial regulations.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications with CV and Motivation Letter as a single file to: [email protected] using the position and location as the subject of your mail.
