Finance Assistant at Save the Children Nigeria – Adamawa State

Save the Children Nigeria is recruiting a Finance Assistant to support financial administration, transaction processing, document control and compliance.

Financial transactions

• Prepare approved cheques for authorised signatories, support beneficiary and partner payments and perform bank-related tasks.
• Complete monthly bank reconciliations, weekly transaction matching, daily petty-cash and manual cashbook updates, and weekly and month-end cash counts.
• Process payment requests and expense claims in accordance with organisational procedures and donor requirements.
• Assist with the finance team’s stationery, consumables and administrative needs.

Document management and accounts payable

• Electronically archive payment and journal vouchers monthly and verify that transaction support is filed.
• Maintain labelled physical and electronic records, scanned copies and a document retrieval-and-return log.
• Help manage cashier duties, biweekly payment runs and partner payments.

Requirements

• HND, BSc or BCom in Accounting, with at least two years of finance or accounting experience.
• ACA, CNA, CITN or similar professional qualification is an advantage.
• Proficiency in Agresso FMS, ProSave, Excel and Microsoft Office; NGO or international development experience.
• Strong financial record-keeping, attention to detail, communication, organisation and ability to meet deadlines.
• The role reports to the Finance Officer and has no direct reports; humanitarian emergencies may require flexible working hours.