About the Role
Novel Alliance for Development Aid (NADA) is a national NGO registered with the Nigerian Corporate Affairs Commission, dedicated to delivering integrated humanitarian services to crisis-affected populations across northeast and northwest Nigeria. Founded in 2017 in Maiduguri, Borno State, we strive to uplift vulnerable communities with transparency and dedication. We are currently seeking a detail-oriented Finance Assistant for a 6-month engagement to support our growing finance team in maintaining rigorous financial integrity and donor compliance.
Key Responsibilities- Verify and prepare payment vouchers, ensuring that all supporting documents such as invoices, receipts, and approvals are complete and correct.
- Enter transactions accurately into the accounting system and maintain up-to-date cashbooks and ledgers.
- Assist in managing petty cash, including cash counts, replenishment requests, and meticulous record-keeping.
- Support monthly bank reconciliations and the preparation of comprehensive financial reports.
- Process staff advances, travel claims, and per diems, while ensuring timely retirement of advances.
- Assist with payroll data preparation and the filing of statutory deductions and remittances.
- Maintain organized hard and electronic filing systems for all financial records to facilitate seamless audits and donor reviews.
- Respond politely and promptly to inquiries from staff, vendors, and partners regarding payments and procedures.
- Uphold organizational safeguarding, anti-fraud, and anti-corruption standards, reporting any suspected irregularities promptly.
- OND, HND, or bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Banking and Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
- At least 1 year of relevant accounting or finance experience, preferably within an NGO or donor-funded environment.
- Basic knowledge of bookkeeping and core accounting principles.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with familiarity in accounting software such as Sage or QuickBooks considered a strong advantage.
- Strong attention to detail, numeracy, and organizational skills.
- Excellent communication abilities and fluency in English; proficiency in Hausa is an added advantage.
- Desirable attributes include progress toward ICAN, ANAN, or ACCA certification, and familiarity with northern Nigerian operational contexts.
- Gain valuable humanitarian finance experience with a reputable national NGO.
- Competitive stipend and professional development opportunities in the development sector.
- Collaborative and supportive work environment committed to positive social impact.