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Grassroots Researchers Association (GRA) was inaugurated in Maiduguri, Borno State, in 2009 as a response to the insurgency in northeastern Nigeria. The organization was formally registered with the federal Corporate Affairs Commission in 2016.
Experience5 years
Location Borno
Job Summary
- As a Senior Finance Officerat Grassroots Researchers Association (GRA), you’ll be a key part of our finance team, crucial for ensuring our financial stability and accountability.
- You’ll work closely with professionals to manage project finances, including accounting and reporting. Your main goal is to ensure the efficient and transparent management of funds, which directly supports GRA’s vital programs.
Responsibilities
- Manage all day-to-day financial operations, including accounts payable and receivable, payroll, and bank reconciliations, ensuring they are accurate and timely.
- Prepare and present accurate financial reports, such as budgets, cash flow statements, and income statements, for internal and external stakeholders.
- Maintain the general ledger, ensuring all transactions are recorded correctly and proper accounting practices are followed.
- Serve as the main point of contact for auditors, ensuring audits are completed smoothly and on time.
- Manage state-level project funds and ensure compliance, meticulously tracking expenditures and making sure all financial regulations are followed.
- Oversee petty cash, implementing and monitoring internal controls to prevent financial risks.
- Develop and implement strong internal financial controlsto protect the organization’s assets and reduce fraud risk.
- Assist in the annual budget development process, providing valuable financial insights.
- Provide financial analysis and reportingto support strategic, data-driven decisions across the organization.
- Maintain and manage financial databases, accurately tracking and reporting on all funding.
- Stay current on Nigerian accounting standardsand specific financial reporting requirements to ensure continuous compliance.
- Handle other financial dutiesas assigned, supporting the overall goals of the finance team.
Requirements
- A Bachelor’s Degree inaccounting, finance, economics, or a related field. Amaster’s Degree or a professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACCA, ICAN) is a significant advantage.
- A minimum offive years of progressive experience in financial management and accounting, with a strong focus on managing project-based funding for non-profit organizations.
- In-depth knowledge of accounting principles, financial controls, and international reporting standards, with a proven ability to manage compliance for multiple donors.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills in English, particularly for preparing financial reports and presentations.
- Proven experience leading and working effectively within multicultural teams in challenging and high-pressure environments.
Most Preferred Skills:
- Extensive experience managing finances for projects in conflict or fragile contexts, with a deep understanding of the unique challenges involved.
- Proven ability to write and deliver high-quality, accurate financial reports for international funders.
- High proficiency withaccounting software (QuickBooks, SAP) in addition to MS Office(Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
- Advanced planning, time management, and project management skills.
- Strong leadership, mentorship, and people management skills.
- Familiarity with financial data storage, security, and analysis systems.
- Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
- Highly professional, accountable, and proactive, with a strong focus on achieving results.
- Exceptional attention to detail and a proven ability to meet strict deadlines.
- Ability to work autonomously and make sound financial decisions with minimal supervision.
- Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and decision-making skills.
Application Dealine September 5, 2025
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their application to the Joint Recruitment Committee (JRC) via: [email protected] and copy to: [email protected] using their Name / Position Title / Location (Example “Rukaiya Aminu / Senior Program Officer / Borno”) as the subject of the mail.
Note
- Applications that do not follow this format will not be considered.
- Your application must include aone-page application letterand acurriculum vitae (CV) of no more than 4 pages.
- All documents must be converted into asingle PDF fileand submitted as an attachment by12:00 PM (WAT) on September 5, 2025.
- Please be aware that applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply early.
- Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
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