About the Role
Avocats Sans Frontières France (Lawyers Without Borders France or ASF France) is seeking a dedicated Finance and Administrative Officer to join our dynamic team in Nigeria. Active in the country for two decades, we implement impactful human rights programmes focusing on digital rights, anti-torture, press freedom, and the abolition of the death penalty. In this role, you will play a vital part in supporting our mission by managing transparent financial accounting, budgeting, and administrative functions in close collaboration with our local project managers and headquarters in France.
Key Responsibilities- Manage a transparent and accurate financial accounting system in full compliance with local Nigerian laws, donor requirements, and ASF France internal policies.
- Support the Project Manager in annual budgeting, financial planning, and preparing accurate financial reports for institutional donors.
- Oversee routine office administration, procurement processes, logistics, and human resource tasks such as contract drafting and leave tracking.
- Ensure statutory compliance regarding taxation, pensions, insurance, and labor regulations.
- Maintain seamless communication with the Finance Manager at the ASF France headquarters in preparing monthly accounting packages.
- A degree in accounting, finance, or a related field, alongside professional membership in bodies such as ICAN, ACCA, or CIBN.
- At least 5 years of relevant professional experience, with a strong background in financial management within the NGO or non-profit sector.
- Proven expertise in institutional donor financial reporting and compliance frameworks.
- Demonstrated experience providing human resources and administrative support within organizations.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly advanced Excel skills, alongside excellent written and spoken English communication abilities.
- Competitive gross monthly salary ranging between 1,200 € and 1,400 €, commensurate with experience and skills.
- Comprehensive health insurance coverage.
- Accrual of 2 days off per month.
- Opportunities for domestic travel to project target states.
- Engaging work environment within a multicultural Franco-Nigerian team.