Finance Officer at Rising Hope Initiative for Sustainable Development

Rising Hope Initiative for Sustainable Development is a women-led nonprofit and non-governmental organization with a steadfast commitment to addressing the multifaceted challenges faced by conflict-affected populations in the Northeast and Northwestern part of Nigeria. We zero in on four critical areas: livelihood, education, protection, and hygiene promotion. Our overarching goal is to forge sustainable pathways for individuals who currently find themselves without access to such prospects.

At Rising Hope, we place a premium on upholding the rights of marginalized groups and are dedicated to cultivating inclusive communities and societies that stand firmly against discrimination. Through the implementation of empowerment strategies and self-help initiatives, we strive to bolster the overall living conditions of those we serve. Our methodology is firmly rooted in community-based, long-term solutions that are intricately tailored to the unique cultural contexts of the affected regions.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Finance Officer

Location: Borno
Job type: Full-time

Position Purpose

• The Finance Officer is responsible for ensuring effective financial management, accountability, and compliance with RHISD’s financial policies, donor requirements, and statutory regulations.
• The role supports program implementation through accurate financial reporting, budgeting, cash management, and internal controls.

Key Duties and Responsibilities
Financial Management & Accounting:

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records in accordance with RHISD financial policies and procedures.
• Prepare and record all financial transactions, including payments, receipts, journals, and bank transfers.
• Ensure proper documentation and filing of all financial records.
• Maintain the general ledger and supporting schedules

Budgeting & Financial Planning:

• Support the preparation of project and organizational budgets.
• Monitor budget utilization and expenditures against approved budgets.
• Flag budget variances and provide explanations and corrective recommendations.
• Assist in budget revisions and donor budget realignments where necessary.

Cash & Bank Management:

• Manage petty cash and ensure regular reconciliation.
• Prepare payment vouchers and ensure timely payments to staff, vendors, and partners.
• Conduct monthly bank reconciliations and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Ensure safe custody of cash and financial instruments.

Financial Reporting:

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for management and donors.
• Support timely submission of donor financial reports in line with grant agreements.
• Provide financial inputs for narrative reports and proposals.
• Assist in preparation for internal and external audits.

Compliance & Internal Controls:

• Ensure compliance with RHISD financial policies, donor rules, and Nigerian statutory requirements.
• Support implementation of internal control systems to prevent fraud, misuse, and financial irregularities.
• Participate in fraud prevention, risk management, and financial reviews.
• Ensure taxes, statutory deductions, and payroll obligations are correctly processed.

Asset Management:

• Maintain asset registers and track organizational assets.
• Support inventory and asset verification exercises
• Capacity Building & Coordination
• Provide financial guidance to program staff and field teams.
• Support partners and community-based structures on financial compliance where applicable.
• Work closely with program, admin, and M&E teams to ensure integrated planning and reporting.
• Supervisory/Managerial Responsibilities: Supervise finance assistant, assign responsibilities, provide guidance, and ensure adherence to financial policies and procedures while building the team’s capacity.

Requirements
Educational Qualification:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or related field.
• Professional certification (ICAN, ACCA, CPA or equivalent) is an added advantage

Experience: 

• Minimum of 2–3 years relevant experience in finance or accounting, preferably in an NGO or humanitarian organization.
• Experience working with donor-funded projects (e.g., UN, INGOs, foundations) is highly desirable.
• Proven experience in budgeting, financial reporting, and audits.  

Knowledge and Skills: 

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other MS Office applications.
• Experience with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage, or similar).
• Good understanding of donor compliance and financial regulations.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications with CV and Motivation Letter as a single file to: humanresources@rhisd.org.ng using the position and location as the subject of your mail.