Finance Officer

Finance Officer

The Today for Tomorrow Initiative (TFT) is seeking a dedicated Finance Officer to manage financial planning, budget control, and accounting operations for donor-funded projects in Nigeria. The role requires strong financial management skills and a commitment to compliance and transparency.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project financial planning, manage operational budgets, and track grant expenditures.
• Execute and record day-to-day financial transactions in compliance with accounting principles.
• Maintain accurate financial records, ledgers, and supporting documentation.
• Prepare monthly financial reports, budget variance analyses, and cash flow forecasts.
• Enforce internal financial control systems and ethical standards.
• Manage cash floats, process vendor payments, and oversee field disbursements.
• Organize financial documentation and liaise with auditors during audits.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or HND in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
• Full or partial professional certification (e.g., ICAN, ACCA) is preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of finance and accounting experience, especially in NGO projects.
• Demonstrated experience in grant budget management and financial reporting.
• High proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage) and advanced Excel skills.
• Understanding of donor compliance rules, taxation laws, and audit procedures.
• Strong integrity, financial analysis skills, and communication abilities.

How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should send their Curriculum Vitae (CV) (maximum 2 pages) and a Cover letter (maximum 1 page) into a single PDF document titled (Your Name and Job Title) to hr.tftfoundation@gmail.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.