Advancing Health for Humanitarian Support Initiative aka (AIDHealth Inc.) is a non-religious, not-for-profit organization officially registered with Nigeria’s Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) in 2024. AIDHealth was founded by a visionary coalition of Nigerian healthcare professionals, public health experts, development practitioners, and diaspora leaders with a mission to bridge systemic gaps in healthcare access for marginalized and displaced populations. Through an integrated, evidence-based approach, AIDHealth Inc., implements cross-cutting programs addressing the root causes of persistent health challenges, particularly poverty, inadequate health infrastructure, and socio-economic disparities. By leveraging innovative healthcare solutions, strategic partnerships, and community-driven interventions, AIDHealth is committed to strengthening health systems and ensuring sustainable, equitable healthcare services for vulnerable populations, especially women, children, and the youth.
AIDHealth bridges the divide between emergency response and resilience-building. The organization leverages Nigeria’s dynamic NGO ecosystem to foster cross-continental collaboration. Headquartered in Nigeria, AIDHealth Inc., operates through strategic regional hubs, partnering with global and local stakeholders to advance health equity, development, and humanitarian nexus interventions advancing health equityservice without borders.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Contract Finance Officer Job ID: AIDH-FIN-01
Location: Maiduguri, Borno (with occasional travel to project sites) Employment Type: Contract (Hybrid) Reports to: Director of Programmes (Finance & Compliance)
Responsibilities
Process payments and manage petty cash in line with AIDHealth’s financial policies and the procurement approval matrix.
Maintain accurate, up-to-date books of account in the accounting system.
Prepare monthly bank and cash reconciliations and track, retire and clear staff advances.
Produce monthly budget-versus-actual reports for each grant and flag variances to project managers.
Prepare donor financial reports and invoices, with complete supporting documentation.
Calculate and remit statutory deductions on time, including PAYE, withholding tax, pension and VAT.
Process monthly payroll with the HR Officer.
Support the preparation of proposal budgets, including indirect cost and value-for-money analysis.
Keep files audit-ready and support internal, external and donor audits.
Carry out vendor due diligence and sanctions screening, and maintain the fixed-asset register.
Required experience
Bachelor’s Degree or HND in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
At least 3 years of professional accounting experience, preferably managing donor-funded grants.
Working knowledge of QuickBooks, Sage or similar accounting software, and advanced Excel skills.
Good knowledge of Nigerian tax and statutory requirements.
Fluent written and spoken English; Hausa an advantage.
Preferred experience:
Professional qualification or progress towards ICAN, ACCA or ANAN.
Knowledge of donor financial rules (USAID/2 CFR 200, FCDO, EU or UN).
Experience with multi-currency (USD/NGN) accounting.
Skills and attributes:
Integrity and zero tolerance for fraud.
Accuracy and attention to detail.
Clear communicator able to explain financial rules to programme staff.
Disciplined record-keeper.