Finance Officer – LEAP Africa

OVERVIEW

LEAP Africa is recruiting a Finance Officer to support accurate day-to-day financial operations, donor and statutory compliance, budgeting, reporting, payments, retirements and audits.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitor funds-requisition processes and support timely disbursement of approved funds.
• Follow up requests and maintain accurate financial records and supporting documents.
• Upload approved payments and KYC documentation on the GAPS platform.
• Process transactions, requisitions and purchase orders on the ERP system.
• Interface with banks on assigned project accounts and daily transactions.
• Support the Finance Coordinator with financial follow-up and proposed solutions.
• Assist with organisational asset-management activities.
• Prepare financial records, schedules, reconciliations and daily, weekly and monthly postings.
• Ensure correct cost allocation and complete documentation for project and operational transactions.
• Support compliance with LIRS, FIRS, SCUML and other regulatory requirements, including tax payments and returns.
• Track and facilitate full retirement of employee cash advances.
• Support budgeting, reporting, audits and transparent use of resources.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• University degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or a related field.
• Master's degree or professional qualification such as ICAN, ACCA or CPA is an advantage.
• Two to three years of progressive finance and accounting experience, preferably in the non-profit or development sector.
• Experience in funds management, bank relations, financial reporting and compliance.
• Familiarity with ERP systems, accounting software and digital payment platforms.
• Strong attention to detail, organisation, analytical ability and integrity.

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Employment type: Full-time

Duty station: Lagos, Nigeria

Application deadline: 21 September 2026.

Applicants must complete LEAP Africa's official recruitment form accurately.

Qualified applicants should review the complete job description and submit their applications through the official recruitment platform.

NGO Career Link is not the recruiting organization and does not influence the selection process. Applicants should never pay anyone for recruitment or employment.