Opportunity

Finance Officer At Future Resilience and Development Foundation (FRAD)

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Future Resilience and Development Foundation (FRAD) is a registered non-profit organization with CAC in accordance to the Nigerian law, FRAD has over the years been actively involved with frontline responses to emergencies caused by the recent crisis in Northeast Nigeria, we also respond to emerging development needs in Nigeria through holistic approach that proffer durable solutions using the triple nexus approach. FRAD response focus on addressing the needs of women, girls, adolescents, youths and Persons living with disabilities via our various response in Health/Nutrition, Protection, WASH/Environment and Peace building, our responses provide support and enhance the protective factors of the most vulnerable populations affected by varying crisis which include humanitarian, development and economic crisis. Over the years, FRAD has demonstrated capacity in implementing a cross-sectoral response that meets the needs of the most vulnerable people and we are broadening our scope through the implementation of our 2024-2027 strategic plan.

  • Job Type: Contract
  • Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • Experience: Minimum of 3 years of proven work experience in finance, accounting, or a similar role, preferably in the NGO.
  • Location: Maiduguri, Borno State.
  • Job Field: Finance.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Record all financial transactions promptly and accurately in QuickBooks.
  • Prepare payment vouchers with complete and authorized supporting documents.
  • Process staff salaries, vendor payments, volunteer stipends, and statutory remittances (PAYE, WHT, pension, NSITF).
  • 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.
  • management skills; able to meet strict deadlines.

Application Dealine 30th June 2025

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should send their Application (Cover Letter and CV) to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail. Application should be submitted on or before 30th June 2025

  • Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
  • Applications will be assessed on a rolling basis
  • FRAD Foundation is committed to diversity equity and inclusion, women and person living with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
  • FRAD Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to ethical recruitment, please note that we don’t collect money or participate in any fraudulent activities you can report such to: [email protected]

FRAD has zero tolerance Sexual exploitation and abuse

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