Job Title: Contract Finance Officer
Job ID: AIDH-FIN-01
Location: Maiduguri, Borno (with occasional travel to project sites)
Employment Type: Contract (Hybrid)
Reports to: Director of Programmes (Finance & Compliance)
Responsibilities
- Process payments and manage petty cash in line with AIDHealth’s financial policies and the procurement approval matrix.
- Maintain accurate, up-to-date books of account in the accounting system.
- Prepare monthly bank and cash reconciliations and track, retire and clear staff advances.
- Produce monthly budget-versus-actual reports for each grant and flag variances to project managers.
- Prepare donor financial reports and invoices, with complete supporting documentation.
- Calculate and remit statutory deductions on time, including PAYE, withholding tax, pension and VAT.
- Process monthly payroll with the HR Officer.
- Support the preparation of proposal budgets, including indirect cost and value-for-money analysis.
- Keep files audit-ready and support internal, external and donor audits.
- Carry out vendor due diligence and sanctions screening, and maintain the fixed-asset register.
Required experience
- Bachelor’s Degree or HND in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
- At least 3 years of professional accounting experience, preferably managing donor-funded grants.
- Working knowledge of QuickBooks, Sage or similar accounting software, and advanced Excel skills.
- Good knowledge of Nigerian tax and statutory requirements.
- Fluent written and spoken English; Hausa an advantage.
Preferred experience:
- Professional qualification or progress towards ICAN, ACCA or ANAN.
- Knowledge of donor financial rules (USAID/2 CFR 200, FCDO, EU or UN).
- Experience with multi-currency (USD/NGN) accounting.
Skills and attributes:
- Integrity and zero tolerance for fraud.
- Accuracy and attention to detail.
- Clear communicator able to explain financial rules to programme staff.
- Disciplined record-keeper.
Application Closing Date
13th October, 2026.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send one PDF containing a CV (maximum 4-6 pages); a one-page cover letter; copies of academic and professional certificates; at the names and contact details of two referees to: info@aid-health.org with “Application – AIDH-FIN-01 – [Full Name]” as the subject of the email.
Note
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. AIDHealth never charges a fee at any stage of recruitment.
- AIDHealth is an equal opportunity employer; women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
- All offers are subject to satisfactory reference and safeguarding checks