Junior Finance Officer at Green Habitat Initiative (GHI)

Green Habitat Initiative (GHI) is a non-governmental organization dedicated to promoting environmental sustainability, climate resilience, and improved livelihoods across Nigeria. GHI designs and implements community-based initiatives that address climate change, renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, and green innovation.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Junior Finance Officer

Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Contract

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with daily accounting and financial transactions.
• Support the preparation and maintenance of financial records, ledgers, and supporting documentation.
• Process invoices, payments, and receipts accurately and in a timely manner.
• Assist with bank reconciliations and basic account reconciliations.
• Support budget tracking and routine expense monitoring.
• Assist in preparing monthly financial reports and documentation.
• Ensure proper filing of financial records and compliance documents.
• Support internal and external audits by providing required documentation and responding to basic audit queries.
• Perform other finance-related duties as assigned by the supervisor

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required. A Master’s degree will be an added advantage.
• Completion of NYSC is required.
• Basic understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and financial reporting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; familiarity with accounting software like QuickBooks is an added advantage.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in finance or accounting (including internships, NYSC, or entry-level roles).
• Strong numerical, analytical, and organizational skills.

Application Closing Date
14th August, 2026.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their application documents to careers@greenhabitat.ng using “Junior Finance Officer” as the subject of the email.

Application Guidelines
Curriculum Vitae (CV):

• Maximum of 2pages. Name the file as “CV_FirstName_LastName” and in PDF format.
• Focus on key achievements, internships, NYSC experience, or practical exposure, rather than only listing duties.

Cover letter:

• Maximum of 1 page (400 words). Name the file as “CL_FirstName_LastName” in PDF format.
• Briefly explain your interest in the role, your relevant skills, and what you hope to learn and contribute at GHI. Do not repeat what you wrote in your CV.

Note

• Any file submissions that violate the submission guidelines will not be considered.
• Ensure your contact details are updated.
• The application will close once the right candidate is found. Interested applicants are advised to apply as soon as possible.