Finance Assistant

About the Role

Plan International is a globally renowned international development organization dedicated to advancing children's rights and equality for girls. We are currently seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Finance Assistant on a fixed-term basis to join our team in Borno State. In this role, you will play a vital part in ensuring financial accountability and providing accurate financial information for the AECID project, supporting sustainable community development initiatives.

As the Finance Assistant, you will provide comprehensive financial support to field office operations and project activities. Your core duties will include:

• Support budget preparation, budgetary control, and monthly Budget Variance Analysis (BvA) reporting for the AECID project.
• Assist in preparing financial management reports, monthly unliquidated advances reports, and year-end financial schedules.
• Manage SAP system operations by ensuring accurate transaction entries, proper Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) usage, and timely month-end procedures.
• Implement internal financial controls, review payment requests for donor compliance, and support project financial audits.
• Facilitate field-level treasury management, cash forecasting, and monthly bank reconciliations.
• Assist in capacity building, mentoring, and conducting monthly support visits to project partners.

To be successful in this role, you should possess the following qualifications and core competencies:

• University Degree in Accounting or a related field; mandatory completion of the NYSC certificate.
• At least 2 years of professional experience in a similar finance or accounting role, preferably within the NGO sector.
• Working knowledge of accounting software, with strong preference for SAP proficiency.
• Familiarity with institutional donor regulations, particularly AECID requirements, is highly desirable.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills with the ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Demonstrated commitment to child safeguarding principles and organizational ethics.

Plan International offers a competitive compensation package, opportunities for continuous professional development, and a collaborative multicultural work environment dedicated to making a lasting impact on vulnerable communities.

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