Finance Officer – Sokoto, Nigeria

About the role

The Finance Officer will support Action Against Hunger’s operations in Sokoto, Nigeria. The role is responsible for processing payments, maintaining accurate bank and cash records, and ensuring compliance with the organization’s financial procedures, especially for cash‑based interventions.

Key responsibilities

• Execute all bank account payments and record daily expenses in Excel following ACF Nigeria’s chart of accounts and project coding.
• Reconcile physical cash and bank statements daily/monthly and prepare month‑end cash count and bank reconciliation statements.
• Verify supporting documents, approve invoices, and ensure timely vendor payments according to ACF SOPs.
• Manage vendor training on financial procedures for cash‑based interventions.
• Scan and archive accounting documents before forwarding originals to the capital team.
• Process monthly PAYE (income tax) payments as instructed by the capital department.
• Assist the Finance Manager in review meetings and prepare bi‑weekly cash transfer requests.
• Maintain minimum security amounts in cash boxes, banks, and safes.
• Contribute to budget preparation, financial reporting, and analysis when required.

Required profile

Required skills

• Microsoft Excel
• Red Rose platform
• Bank reconciliation
• PAYE processing