Finance Assistant at Grassroot Life Saving Outreach - LESGO

Grassroots Lifesaving Outreach (LESGO) is an impartial, neutral and independent Non-Governmental Organization whose mission exclusively established to promote life in underserved communities through empowering communities to know and protect lives including their environment towards ensuring safe habitation through participatory methodology. Established in Grassroots Lifesaving Outreach was established in 2010 but was incorporated in the year 2011 with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC). LESGO exists to partner with government and relevant agencies to promote and strengthen humanitarian law and a universal principle that seeks to honor the dignity of mankind with support and believe that Life is worth living and living well.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Finance Assistant

Location: Karewa, Adamawa
Employment Type: Contract

Position Summary

• The Finance Assistant will support the Finance Department in maintaining accurate financial records, processing financial transactions, ensuring compliance with organizational and donor requirements, and providing administrative support to facilitate efficient financial operations.

Key Responsibilities
The Finance Assistant shall support the Finance Department in ensuring effective financial management, compliance, and accurate financial reporting. Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assist in processing payments, reimbursements, and bank transfers in accordance with organizational policies and procedures.
• Prepare payment vouchers and ensure all supporting documentation is complete, accurate, approved, and properly filed.
• Record financial transactions, including payment instructions (PIs), journal entries (GJs), and other accounting entries, in the organization's accounting software.
• Maintain accurate financial records and filing systems, both physical and electronic, ensuring proper finance archiving and regular updates of the finance archive index.
• Assist in preparing monthly bank reconciliations, for both Naira and foreign currency accounts.
• Support the preparation and processing of monthly payroll and related statutory remittances, including PAYE, Pension, NHF, NSITF, Withholding Tax (WHT), VAT, and other applicable statutory deductions.
• Assist in preparing advances and monitor the timely retirement and reconciliation of all advances.
• Support budget monitoring by tracking expenditures against approved budgets and highlighting any variances.
• Ensure compliance with the organization's financial policies, donor regulations, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and applicable Nigerian financial and tax laws.
• Work closely with programme and support departments to ensure financial documentation and voucher redemption processes comply with established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Review staff timesheets for completeness and accuracy to support payroll processing and project cost allocation.
• Maintain confidentiality and security of all financial information and records.
• Communicate effectively with internal departments and external stakeholders to support timely financial reporting and donor compliance.
• Contribute to strengthening internal controls by identifying compliance gaps and supporting the implementation of corrective actions.
• Provide administrative and technical support to the Finance Officer as required.
• Perform any other finance-related duties assigned by the Finance Officer or designated supervisor.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 2–3 years' relevant experience in finance or accounting, preferably within an NGO, humanitarian, or development organization.
• Demonstrated knowledge of donor financial management and compliance requirements is an added advantage.
• Professional certification such as ICAN, ANAN, or evidence of ongoing professional certification will be an added advantage.
• Proficiency in computerized accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Microsoft Excel.
• Good understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), financial reporting standards, and Nigerian statutory tax and payroll regulations.
• Experience in payroll processing, bank reconciliations, financial reporting, and audit support is desirable.

Required Skills and Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and accounting software.
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills.
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and accountability.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Core Values:
Successful candidates must demonstrate commitment to:

• Integrity and accountability
• Professionalism
• Respect and diversity
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Transparency
• Safeguarding, Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA), and Child Protection principles.

Application Closing Date
14th July, 2026.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Application Instructions
Click the link above to submit the following in one (1) PDF document:

• A cover letter (maximum of one (1) page) addressed to the Hiring Manager.
• A recent and detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV)/Résumé (maximum of two (2) pages), including the names and contact details of at least three (3) professional referees.

Note

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• LESGO does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process.
• Any attempt to influence the recruitment process or provide false information will result in disqualification.

Equal Opportunity

• Grassroot Life Saving Outreach (LESGO) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workforce. Qualified women, persons with disabilities, and candidates from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Employment decisions are made without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, gender, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, or any other status protected by applicable law.
• LESGO maintains zero tolerance for fraud, corruption, sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment (SEAH), child abuse, and all other forms of misconduct. Successful candidates will be required to comply with LESGO's Code of Conduct, Safeguarding, PSEA, and Anti-Fraud policies.