Finance Officer – Nigeria

ABOUT NUTRITION INTERNATIONAL

Nutrition International is a global organisation working to improve nutrition for vulnerable populations. Its international team supports governments and communities through evidence-based nutrition programmes.

POSITION DETAILS

• Job title: Finance Officer – Nigeria
• Location: Abuja, Nigeria
• Employment type: Full-time, on-site
• Department: Corporate Services
• Deadline: 18 September 2026
• Salary range stated by the employer: Basic annual salary of ₦15,500,653
• Review process: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

ROLE PURPOSE

Support the effective delivery of Nutrition International programmes in Nigeria by ensuring accurate, timely and compliant financial processing, accounting, reporting and control. The Finance Officer maintains sound financial records and systems; processes payments and payroll-related transactions; supports budgeting, audits and statutory compliance; and helps ensure adherence to organisational policies, accounting standards, donor requirements and Nigerian laws.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate daily accounting operations and monthly, quarterly and year-end financial close processes.
• Prepare journals, bank reconciliations, balance-sheet reconciliations, schedules and supporting documents.
• Maintain effective financial controls, complete records and a clear audit trail.
• Identify and escalate errors, unusual transactions, control gaps and financial risks.
• Coordinate annual budgets and periodic forecasts and provide variance analysis to budget holders.
• Guide programme staff on project budgets, eligible costs, coding, cost allocation, documentation and donor compliance.
• Review financial aspects of purchase requisitions, contracts, amendments, payment requests, purchase orders, travel letters and project closure documents.
• Monitor administrative contracts and support compliance with contractual terms and timely renewals.
• Process payments, maintain general-ledger records and complete bank and cash reconciliations.
• Participate in procurement activities, including bid analysis, supplier-quotation reviews and value-for-money checks.
• Support audits, payroll-related transactions, statutory reporting and compliance with Nigerian tax requirements.

EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related discipline from a recognised institution.
• A professional accounting qualification such as ICAN, ACCA, ANAN or equivalent, or progress toward one, is an advantage.

EXPERIENCE

• At least five years of progressively responsible experience in finance, accounting or a similar role.
• Experience within an international NGO or donor-funded environment is preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of accounting, bookkeeping, financial controls, reconciliations, budgeting and financial reporting.
• Working knowledge of Nigerian tax and statutory requirements relevant to employers and organisational operations.
• Experience supporting programme finance, contracts, audits, payroll, procurement and administrative financial processes.
• Experience using accounting or ERP systems.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

BENEFITS

The employer states that the role offers competitive market pay, health benefits, pension, flexible working hours, vacation, learning and development support, and health and wellness benefits.

SAFEGUARDING AND SCREENING

• Nutrition International maintains zero tolerance for safeguarding concerns and sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.
• Reference checks include safeguarding verification with previous employers under the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.
• Any offer is conditional on appropriate screening and satisfactory reference checks.

HOW TO APPLY

• Complete the official Nutrition International online application form linked to this listing.
• Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so qualified candidates should apply early.
• Deadline: 18 September 2026.
• Nutrition International does not charge fees at any stage of recruitment.