Finance Officer at Zai Development Foundation (ZDF)

Zai Development Foundation (ZDF) is a Nigerian non-governmental and not-for-profit organization. It is a national organization that facilitates, advocates, and raises awareness for access to improved services among vulnerable individuals. It focuses on the areas of WASH, Protection/GBV, Empowerment/livelihood, Waste Management, Health/Nutrition, Climate Change and Peace Building. In pursuit of its mission, ZDF works with partners to execute programs aimed at improving the livelihood and living standards of vulnerable children, women and girls, men, widows, internally displaced persons, and persons living with disabilities

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Finance Officer

Location: Yobe
Job Type: Full-time

Duties and Responsibilities

• Record all financial transactions promptly and accurately in QuickBooks.
• Prepare payment vouchers with complete and authorized supporting documents.
• Process staff salaries, vendor payments, volunteer stipends, and statutory remittances (PAYE, WHT, pension, NSITF).
• Conduct monthly bank reconciliations and update cash and bank books regularly.
• Review financial documents for accuracy, completeness, and policy compliance.
• Maintain proper filing and archiving of all financial records and documents.
• Support project teams in budget preparation and expenditure tracking (BVA).
• Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Liaise with banks, auditors, vendors, and relevant regulatory bodies.
• Support audit exercises by providing accurate and complete documentation.
• Collect and review payment documents in a timely manner.
• Support the payment of participants and other project beneficiaries.
• Maintain custody of the office petty cash fund and process approved daily payments.
• Enter approved transactions into QuickBooks accounting system
• Conduct weekly and month-end cash counts and reconciliations.
• Verify all transactions and ensure relevant supporting documents are filed.
• Review payment requests and ensure transactions follow organizational guidelines.
• Ensure the confidentiality and security of all financial information and systems.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

Experience and technical Competencies

• Demonstrated experience in:
• Preparing and reviewing financial reports
• Budget monitoring and variance analysis
• Statutory deductions and remittances (e.g., PAYE, WHT, NSITF, Pension)
• Supporting audits and donor reporting
• 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.
• Skills and Excellent knowledge of accounting principles and financial controls.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and numerical skills.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other MS Office tools.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• 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.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.