Finance Senior Associate at an indigenous Non-profit and Non-governmental organization

We are an indigenous Non-profit and Non-governmental organization with a Head Office in Abuja and field offices across various locations in Nigeria. Our mission is to save lives, enhance the quality of life, and create opportunities for productivity, particularly for Nigerians living with or affected by HIV. Built on a foundation of strong core values, we are committed to innovation, inspiring leadership, and impactful partnerships.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Finance Senior Associate

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Implements and reviews appropriate systems that provide for funds accountability and accurate charging against appropriate grants budget at the State offices.
• Ensures compliance with various local laws and maintain financial files and support annual audits.
• Supports the financial operations and financial reporting of the various projects, providing guidance and technical assistance on financial management.
• Supervises the Finance Associate, Assistant and Clerks at the Lagos office, including providing training/mentoring on CIHP’s internal policies and requirements and donor guidelines, rules and regulations
• Works with relevant departments on integrated management of program finances ensuring effective use of resources and achieving program objectives in compliance with donor requirements
• Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications & Experience

• University Degree or equivalent in Accounting, Finance with membership and certification in professional association i.e. ICAN, ACCA or recognized equivalent is a requirement.
• 5+ years in Financial Management experience with at least 5 years of NGO experience in a similar position in a CDC/USAID funded project.
• Working knowledge of USG rules and regulation including HSS grant policy, 45 CFR 75, A122 other donor regulations, GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) with strong financial accounting, modeling and analytic skills to ensure accurate and timely reporting and analysis of information to management.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Tally Prime accounting software for reporting purposes and proficiency with Microsoft Office, Outlook and other computer-based applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to articulate results and recommendations of analysis to a variety of audiences within the organization (for example, laterally across peers, upwards to senior management).
• Strong written and verbal communications skills combined with the ability to work collaboratively with program staff and stakeholders across organizational boundaries
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, to be able to accept and discharge substantial responsibilities, to prioritize work assignments, to meet deadlines, and to exercise professional judgment.
• Exhibits a positive and professional demeanor in and outside of the workplace that exemplifies and furthers the mission, vision and values of the program

Application Closing Date
31st December, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Current CV; Suitability statement not more than 200 words in Microsoft Word format to: projectrecruitment255@gmail.com using the Job Title, Location, and their Full Name as the subject of the email.
And
Click here to apply online

Note

• It is important to apply via the link and the mail, as applications sent to ONLY the email address will be considered invalid.
• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted to advance to the next stage of the selection process.
• Grant duration - Subject to availability of funds and exceptional grant performance.
• We believe in Equal Employment Opportunity and strongly encourage qualified Locals and women to apply.
• Applications are reviewed in the order of arrival, and we reserve the right to close the advert before the term initially indicated if suitable applications are received.
• This organization does not charge any fees for submission of job applications and interviews.