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Finance & Compliance Officer at Heart for Humanity Initiative – Maiduguri, Borno
Heart for Humanity Initiative is recruiting a Finance & Compliance Officer for a three-month fixed-term, full-time project in Maiduguri and Dikwa LGA, Borno State. Reporting to the Program Manager, the officer will manage project finances and ensure adherence to donor rules, organisational procedures and Nigerian requirements.
Key responsibilities
- Process payments and maintain accurate cash, bank and supporting transaction records.
- Prepare monthly bank reconciliations and compare actual spending with approved budgets.
- Check procurement, payroll and payment requests for documentation and authorisation.
- Control petty cash and field advances, including timely retirement and reconciliation.
- Deduct and remit applicable PAYE, withholding tax and pension obligations.
- Prepare financial contributions to donor reports and provide information for audits and spot checks.
- Coach staff on financial procedures, anti-fraud and anti-corruption requirements.
- Identify compliance risks and recommend corrective action to the Program Manager.
Qualifications and experience
- Bachelor’s degree or HND in Accounting, Finance or a relevant discipline.
- ICAN, ACCA or ANAN certification, either completed or in progress.
- At least three years of finance experience, including two years managing NGO donor funding.
- Strong knowledge of financial controls and donor compliance requirements.
- Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with QuickBooks, Sage or comparable accounting software.
- Accuracy, confidentiality, integrity and ability to meet demanding reporting deadlines.
Contract: Fixed-term, full-time appointment for three months.
How to apply
Send your CV and cover letter by email, using the exact subject “Application – Finance & Compliance Officer”.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The organisation prohibits sexual exploitation, abuse, harassment, fraud and corruption. Successful candidates must sign its Code of Conduct and safeguarding policy. No recruitment fee is charged.
Closing date
13 November 2026
Email your application to info@heart4humanityinitiative.org.
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About the employer
Heart for Humanity Initiative (HHI) is a women-led, youth-driven Nigerian nonprofit supporting communities affected by conflict, poverty and inequality. Working in Borno, Adamawa and Yobe states and parts of northwestern Nigeria, the organisation provides humanitarian assistance, supports human capital development and strengthens community systems and resilience.
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