Accountant at One Health Resilience Initiative (OHRI)

One Health Resilience Initiative (OHRI) is a registered Nigerian nonprofit organization (CAC/IT/8929397) formally incorporated in 2025. OHRI is dedicated to strengthening the wellbeing of people, animals, and the environment through integrated action. We work at the intersection of public health, climate change, environmental protection, antimicrobial resistance (AMR), biodiversity, mental wellbeing, systems strengthening, and community empowerment across Adamawa, Gombe, Jigawa, Kano, Taraba and Abuja FCT.

Our mission is to build resilient communities and ecosystems through integrated solutions that link human, animal, and environmental health. As a young and growing organization, we are recruiting a pioneer cohort of skilled volunteers to fill critical roles across our organizational structure. These are unpaid volunteer positions designed for individuals seeking hands-on experience in the development sector, with clear pathways to professional certificates, networking, and future paid employment as organizational funding grows.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Accountant

Location: Adamawa
Job type: Contract

Job Description

• Maintains the general ledger, prepares financial statements, and ensures proper bookkeeping in accordance with Nigerian accounting standards and organizational policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain the general ledger and ensure all transactions are recorded accurately and timely.
• Prepare monthly management accounts, trial balances, and financial statements.
• Ensure compliance with Nigerian Accounting Standards (NAS) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
• Support the preparation of annual budgets and periodic budget variance analysis.
• Assist in payroll processing, tax remittances, and pension administration.
• Support internal and external audit processes by providing required documentation.
• Ensure proper filing and archiving of all accounting records.

Specific Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or HND in Accounting or Finance.
• Professional certification (ICAN, ANAN, ACCA) or part-qualification is preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in accounting, preferably within the nonprofit sector.
• Proficiency in accounting software (QuickBooks, Sage) and advanced Excel.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Commitment of 3–6 months minimum.

Other Requirements:

• Must be a Nigerian citizen or legal resident.
• Minimum age of 18 years.
• Strong commitment to OHRI's mission, vision, and core values (Resilience, Inclusivity, Stewardship, Integrity, Evidence, Collaboration).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; proficiency in Hausa or local languages is an advantage.
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and collaborate effectively in multicultural teams.
• Willingness to travel to field locations within assigned states, including rural and underserved communities.
• Basic computer literacy (Microsoft Office, email, internet); advanced digital skills required for technical roles.
• Must possess a valid means of identification (National ID, Voter's Card, Driver's License, or International Passport).

Application Closing Date
14th May, 2026.

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

Note: Candidates should attach the following complete application package in their application form: (a) OHRI Volunteer Application Form, (b) Curriculum Vitae (CV), and (c) Cover letter