Finance Officer at Hope and Rural Aid Foundation (HARAF)

Borno

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Hope and Rural Aid Foundation (HARAF) is a humanitarian non – profit and non-governmental organization working since 2011 but was officially registered as an organization with the corporate affairs commission (CAC) of the federal government of Nigeria in 2016. Currently serving in the Northeast region of Nigeria.

Position: Finance Officer

Location: Borno

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage all project financial transactions in compliance with HARAF and donor financial policies.
  • Ensure proper documentation, recording, and filing of all financial and procurement-related documents.
  • Prepare payment vouchers, ensure completeness of supporting documents, and process vendor payments.
  • Support procurement processes by reviewing and verifying quotations, purchase orders, and bid documents for financial accuracy and compliance.
  • Maintain accurate project accounts, ledgers, and cashbooks.
  • Reconcile bank and cash accounts regularly and report discrepancies.
  • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for the project.
  • Support the development of project budgets, expenditure forecasts, and financial analysis.
  • Monitor project expenditure to ensure alignment with approved budgets and donor requirements.
  • Facilitate internal and external audits and ensure timely submission of audit documents.
  • Work closely with program, admin, and logistics teams to ensure smooth financial operations.
  • Perform any other duties assigned by the Operations Manager.

Qualification/professional competencies:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
  •  Minimum of 3–5 years’ experience in finance and accounting roles.
  • Professional certification (ICAN, ACCA, ANAN) is an added advantage.
  • Experience working with NGOs or donor-funded projects preferred.
  • High level of integrity, transparency, and accountability.
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
  • Fluency in English (knowledge of Hausa or other local languages is an advantage).

Core Competencies

  • Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial management.
  •  Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage, or similar).
  • Excellent analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and confidentiality.
  •  Good interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

Application closing date: Not Specified

How to apply

Interested and qualified candidates should:

Go to Finance Officer at Hope and Rural Aid Foundation (HARAF) to apply