Finance Officer at Global Village Healthcare Initiative for Africa (GHIV Africa)

Global Village Healthcare Initiative for Africa (GHIV Africa) is a Non-governmental, Non-for profit humanitarian/Developmental organization which started in 2014. We deliver assistance to affected populations before, during and after crisis situations. GHIV Africa was founded to mitigate the health deficit in Africa and to provide all forms of assistance leading to improved quality of life.

The organization is equally poised to support the delivery of healthcare services at the doorsteps of every African village by bridging the gap between primary health care delivery and tertiary health care services through a robust referral system. We offer assistance in need to the most vulnerable population regardless of their religion, race, gender and or political affiliation. Our decisions as an organization are not based on political, economic or religious interest but solely on needs of the affected population.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Finance Officer

Location: Borno

Job Purpose

• To provide financial oversight, guidance, and accountability for the NHF and ECHO nutrition projects, ensuring that resources are efficiently managed, documented, and reported in line with GHIV Africa and donor financial policies.
• The Finance Officer will contribute directly to the efficiency, transparency, and accountability of the NHF and ECHO nutrition projects.
• Proper financial management will ensure uninterrupted program delivery, compliance with donor requirements, and effective use of resources to improve nutritional outcomes for vulnerable children and households.

Key Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day financial operations of the project across assigned LGAs.
• Process payments, advances, and retirements in line with organizational policies.
• Maintain accurate financial records, including vouchers, receipts, and supporting documents.
• Ensure all financial transactions are properly documented and filed for audit purposes.
• Monitor project expenditures and ensure alignment with approved budgets.
• Prepare and review payment schedules for vendors, staff, and community activities.
• Support bank transactions, reconciliations, and cash management activities.
• Ensure compliance with donor requirements and internal financial controls.

Budgeting and Financial Planning:

• Support the preparation of project budgets and budget revisions.
• Track expenditures against budgets and provide variance analysis.
• Provide financial input into project planning and implementation.

Financial Reporting:

• Prepare and submit monthly financial reports to the Finance Manager.
• Support preparation of donor financial reports in line with reporting timelines.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of all financial data reported.

Cash and Bank Management:

• Manage cash disbursement and ensure proper authorization of transactions.
• Conduct regular cash counts and maintain cashbooks.
• Prepare bank reconciliation statements on a monthly basis.

Compliance and Audit:

• Ensure adherence to GHIV Africa financial policies and procedures.
• Support internal and external audit processes.
• Ensure all financial documentation is audit-ready and properly archived.

Field Support and Coordination:

• Provide financial guidance to field staff and programme teams.
• Support field activities by ensuring timely disbursement of funds.
• Liaise with programme teams to ensure proper financial planning and execution.

Capacity Building:

• Support training of staff on financial procedures and documentation.
• Provide guidance on proper retirement of advances and expense reporting.

Other Duties:

• Perform any other duties assigned by the Finance Manager to support project implementation.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 2–3 years’ experience in financial management, preferably in NGO/humanitarian settings.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting systems.
• Strong knowledge of financial controls and donor compliance requirements.
• High level of integrity, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced humanitarian environment.

Essential Skills:

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, internal controls, and financial policies. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook). 
• Experience with electronic financial management systems and data collection tools. 
• Strong organizational, analytical, and reporting skills. 
• Ability to work independently and in multi-disciplinary teams. 
• Fluency in English; knowledge of relevant local languages is an advantage. 

Desirable:

• Previous experience working in the BAY states (Borno, Adamawa, Yobe). 
• Familiarity with NGO or donor financial reporting requirements (ECHO, NHF, etc.). 
• Females are encouraged to apply.

Personal Attributes:

• Empathyand Compassion: Demonstrates a genuine concern for the well-being of vulnerable individuals.
• Integrity: Maintains the highest ethical standards in all professional activities.
• Resilience: Capable of working under challenging conditions and managing stress effectively.
• Problem Solving: Proactive in identifying issues and implementing solutions.

Application Closing Date
31st March, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online