Financial Services

Finance Officer

Sahei Gender Development Initiative (2 Openings)·Unknown, Nigeria·Full Time·Internship
Financial ServicesmanagerFull TimeInternship
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Sahei Gender Development Initiative, was formally known and called Sanitation and hygiene education initiative (SGDI). The organization is a Nigerian non-governmental and not-for-profit making organization incorporated with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) in November 2014. It is an organization that facilitates, advocates, and raises awareness for access to improved services among vulnerable individuals. The organization focuses in the areas of WASH, Protection/GBV, Empowerment/livelihood, Waste Management, Health/Nutrition, Climate Change and Peace Building. The organization has experienced staff that are equipped with knowledge, skills to response when the need arises. The organizations staff can work all over the liberated LGAs of Borno State.

The organization was established to promote well-being of individuals and alleviate the suffering of conflict affected people and the vulnerable groups of people in Northeastern Nigeria. In pursuit of its mission, the Organization works with partners to execute programs aimed at improving the livelihood and living standards of vulnerable children, women and girls, men, widows, internally displaced persons, and persons living with disabilities.

We are recruiting to fill the position below: Job Title: Finance Officer

Locations: Borno and Yobe

Job Summary

The Finance Officer maintains the organisation's financial health by managing core accounting functions, including accounts payable and receivable, payroll, and ledger reconciliations.

They ensure all financial transactions are accurate, properly documented, and compliant with internal policies and external legal regulations. Reporting to the Finance Manager, this role plays a key part in processing transactions, generating monthly financial reports, and analysing variances to support internal budgeting and audit processes.

Duties and Responsibilities

Record all financial transactions promptly and accurately in QuickBooks.

Prepare payment vouchers with complete and authorized supporting documents.

Conduct monthly bank reconciliations and update cash and bank books regularly.

Review financial documents for accuracy, completeness, and policy compliance.

Maintain proper filing and archiving of all financial records and documents.

Support project teams in budget preparation and expenditure tracking (BVA).

Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.

Liaise with banks, auditors, vendors, and relevant regulatory bodies.

Support audit exercises by providing accurate and complete documentation.

Collect and review payment documents in a timely manner.

Support the payment of participants and other project beneficiaries.

Maintain custody of the office petty cash fund and process approved daily payments.

Enter approved transactions into QuickBooks accounting system

Conduct weekly and month-end cash counts and reconciliations.

Verify all transactions and ensure relevant supporting documents are filed.

Review payment requests and ensure transactions follow organizational guidelines.

Ensure the confidentiality and security of all financial information and systems.

Perform other tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

Experience and technical competencies: Demonstrated experience in:

Preparing and reviewing financial reports

Budget monitoring and variance analysis

Statutory deductions and remittances (e.g., PAYE, WHT, NSITF, Pension)

Supporting audits and donor reporting

Familiarity with donor-funded projects (e.g., NHF, UN, USAID) and related compliance requirements.

Practical use of accounting software (especially QuickBooks) and digital finance tools.

Skills and Excellent knowledge of accounting principles and financial controls.

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and numerical skills.

High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other MS Office tools.

Strong attention to detail and ability to work with minimal supervision.

Good communication and interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration.

Ability to handle confidential financial information with integrity and discretion

Strong organizational and time management skills; able to meet strict deadlines.

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Company

Sahei Gender Development Initiative (2 Openings)

Location

Unknown, Nigeria

Employment

Full Time

Work style

Internship

Experience

manager

Valid until

Not specified

Created

November 12, 2026

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