Finance Officer at Care First Community Initiative (CFCI)

Care First Community Initiative (CFCI) is a Nigerian NGO advancing human rights, social welfare, and livelihoods for vulnerable groups through Food Security, Research, Livelihoods, Education, Shelter/CCCM/NFI, Warehousing & Logistics, Nutrition, Health, Protection/Access to Justice, Advocacy/Information, and WASH

Location Borno

Duty Station: Maiduguri
Starting Date: To be announced
Duration of Contract: 6 Months
Reporting to: Executive Director/Finance Manager

Role Purpose:

The Finance Officer provides financial management support including budgeting, expense tracking, and financial reporting. The role holder assists in ensuring compliance with financial regulations and donor requirements. The officer will contribute 20% of their time to project implementation while maintaining organizational financial operations.

Child Safeguarding:

Level 1 — General commitment to safeguarding principles required.

Scope of Role:

Reports to: Executive Director/Finance Manager (if designated)
Staff reporting to this post: Finance Assistant (if designated)

Key Areas of Accountability:

Financial Management and Budgeting

• Assist in budget development and management
• Track project expenditures and commitments
• Prepare financial forecasts and analysis
• Support budget reviews and adjustments

Financial Reporting and Compliance

• Maintain financial records and documentation
• Process financial transactions and invoices
• Prepare financial reports and statements
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and donor requirements

Procurement Support

• Assist in procurement processes and documentation
• Maintain procurement records
• Verify invoices and supporting documentation
• Support vendor management

Fund Management

• Track donor funds and allocations
• Monitor fund utilization rates
• Support fund reconciliation processes
• Ensure appropriate fund documentation

General:

• Carry out any other finance-related duties as decided by the Executive Director
• Comply with and promote all CFCI policies

Qualifications:

• Bachelor Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
• 2+ years of experience in financial management or accounting
• Fluency in verbal and written English and local languages

Experience Required:

• 2 to 5 years of experience in financial management or accounting in non-profit organizations
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial management
• Experience with donor reporting and compliance requirements
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software
• Excellent organizational and attention to detail
• Honesty and strong ethical practices
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to handle confidential financial information
• Commitment to financial transparency and accountability
• Valid Driving Licence

Application Dealine 13 November 2025

METHOD OF APPLICATION

Interested and Qualified candidates should go click link below to Apply.

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