About SGDI
Sahei Gender Development Initiative, formerly known as Sanitation and Hygiene Education Initiative (SGDI), is a Nigerian non-governmental and non-profit organization. It was officially incorporated with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) in November 2014.
JOB DETAILS/DESCRIPTIONS
| Job Overview | |
|---|---|
| Job Position | Financial Officer |
| Location | Northeast, Maiduguri, Borno State |
| Duration | 6 months (July – December), with possible extension |
| Job Type | Contract |
| Qualification | BA/BSc/HND, MBA/MSc/MA |
| Experience | 3 – 5 years |
| Job Field | Finance / Accounting / Audit |
key Responsibilities:
- Accurate Record-Keeping: Ensure all financial transactions are promptly and accurately recorded in QuickBooks, maintaining up-to-date and reliable accounts.
- Processing Payments: Prepare payment vouchers with complete and duly approved supporting documents, ensuring timely disbursement of funds.
- Bank Reconciliation: Carry out monthly bank reconciliations to ensure that the organization’s bank records align with internal financial records. Also, keep the cash and bank ledgers regularly updated.
- Document Review: Examine all financial documents for correctness, completeness, and alignment with organizational policies before processing.
- File Management: Keep all financial records well-organized and archived for easy access and future audits.
- Budget Support: Work closely with project teams to assist in preparing budgets and tracking expenditures through Budget vs Actual (BVA) reports.
- Reporting: Contribute to the development of accurate and timely financial reports, including monthly, quarterly, and annual statements.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Act as a liaison between the organization and key financial stakeholders such as banks, vendors, auditors, and regulatory agencies.
- Audit Readiness: Prepare and organize all necessary documents to support internal and external audits.
- Payment Verification: Collect, check, and process payment documentation efficiently, ensuring all disbursements are backed by valid documents.
- Participant Payments: Support in facilitating payments to workshop participants, vendors, and project beneficiaries.
- Petty Cash Management: Manage the office’s petty cash responsibly, ensuring all disbursements are approved and documented.
- System Entry: Accurately enter approved financial transactions into the QuickBooks system.
working Experience and technical competencies
interested applicant must Demonstrated experience in:
- Interested applicants must have demonstrated experience in preparing and reviewing financial reports
- Interested applicants must have demonstrated experience in Budget monitoring and variance analysis
- Interested applicants must have demonstrated experience in statutory deductions and remittances (e.g., PAYE, What, NSITF, Pension)
- Interested applicants must have demonstrated experience in supporting audits and donor reporting
- Interested applicants must have demonstrated experience in familiarity with donor-funded projects (e.g., NHF, UN, USAID) and related compliance requirements.
- Practical use of accounting software (especially QuickBooks) and digital finance tools.
- Interested applicants must have demonstrated experience in skills and Excellent knowledge of accounting principles and financial controls.
- Interested applicants must have demonstrated experience in strong analytical, problem-solving, and numerical skills.
- interested applicant must have High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other MS Office tools.
- interested applicant must have Strong attention to detail and ability to work with minimal supervision.
- interested applicant must have Good communication and interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration.
- Ability to handle confidential financial information with integrity and discretion
- Strong organizational and time management skills; able to meet strict deadlines.
How to Apply
If you’re interested in this opportunity, we encourage you to submit your CV along with a cover letter in a single document. Please ensure the file name follows this format:
YourName\_PositionAppliedFor
(Example: AminaAhamd_FinancialOfficer)
link here financial officer
Kindly note that only candidates who meet the key requirements for this role will be contacted for further steps in the recruitment process.
At Sahei Gender Development Initiative (SGDI), we are deeply committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We strongly encourage applications from women persons with disabilities indigenous people, and individuals from underrepresented groups
