Nutrition International (NI) formerly Micronutrient Initiative, is a Canadian based International Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) dedicated to improving the health and nutrition of mothers, children and adolescents. At Nutrition International, we make a difference, because nutrition is the difference.
Woven into the very fabric of our approach is the passion and drive of our global team of over 400 people, working in 13 offices across 11 countries with one common goal: transforming the lives of people who need it most through improved nutrition.
Location: Abuja
About the role
- To support the effective delivery of Nutrition International (NI) programs in Nigeria by ensuring accurate, timely and compliant financial processing, accounting, reporting and control.
- The Finance Officer supports the Corporate Services function in maintaining sound financial records and systems; processing payments and payroll-related transactions; supporting budgeting, audits and statutory compliance; and ensuring adherence to NI policies and procedures, applicable accounting standards, donor requirements and Nigerian laws and regulations.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Coordinate day-to-day accounting operations and the monthly, quarterly and year-end financial close, including preparation of journals, bank and balance sheet reconciliations, schedules and supporting documentation.
- Maintain effective financial controls, complete records and a clear audit trail; identify and escalate errors, unusual transactions, control gaps and financial risks.
- Coordinate preparation of annual budgets and periodic forecasts; monitor expenditure against approved budgets and provide timely variance analysis and advice to budget holders.
- Provide financial guidance to programme staff on project budgets, eligible costs, coding, cost allocation, documentation and donor compliance requirements.
- Review the financial components of P-REQs, contracts, amendments, payment requests, purchase orders, travel letters and project or contract closure documentation.
- Monitor administrative contracts and ensure compliance to the contractual terms and timely contract renewal.
- Process payments, maintain general ledger records, and perform bank and cash reconciliations.
- Participate in procurement processes, including bid analysis and evaluation, review of supplier quotations, and ensuring compliance with organizational policies and value-for-money principles.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related field from a recognized institution.
- A recognized professional accounting qualification (e.g., ICAN, ACCA, ANAN or equivalent), or progress toward such qualification, is an advantage.
- At least five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in finance, accounting or a similar role, preferably within an international NGO or donor-funded environment.
- Demonstrated knowledge of accounting, bookkeeping, financial controls, reconciliations, budgeting and financial reporting.
- Working knowledge of Nigerian tax and statutory requirements relevant to employers and organizational operations.
- Experience supporting program finance, contracts, audits, payroll, procurement and administrative financial processes.
- Experience using accounting/ERP systems and strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
Benefits
- Annual Basic Salary N15,500,653.
- A competitive market pay, health benefits, pension plan, flexible work hours, vacation, support for learning and development opportunities and health and wellness.
- We offer a collaborative and engaging work environment.
Application Closing Date
18th September, 2026.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
Important Information and Notice
- Nutrition International upholds a zero-tolerance policy on safeguarding concerns and sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment (SEAH).
- Following the principles of the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme, reference checks will include safeguarding verifications with previous employers.
- By applying to this position, candidates acknowledge and consent to these reference checks being conducted with previous employers.
- Please note that all our offers are conditional subject to appropriate screening checks and satisfactory reference checks.
- This position is open to Nigerian nationals only
- Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
