Finance Officer

Sokoto, Sokoto State, Nigeria

Full Time

Finance

Mid Level

Company Overview
Action Against Hunger is an international humanitarian organization committed to ending world hunger. For almost 45 years, across countries, we have been working to fight undernutrition and support communities affected by crises worldwide.

We carry out innovative, lifesaving programs in Health, Nutrition, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS), Food Security and Livelihoods (FSL), and Social Protection.

Action Against Hunger Nigeria (ACF Nigeria) LTD/GTE began operations in Nigeria in 2010 in response to the high rate of chronic malnutrition in Northern Nigeria, focusing on integrated programming. Action Against Hunger currently implements multisectoral humanitarian and development interventions in Northeast and Northwest Nigeria, funded by AFD, EU/ECHO, the French Government, GAC, GFFO, SIDA, the US Government, and the WAM Foundation.

ACF Nigeria is currently looking to fill the role of Finance Officer to support its operations in Sokoto State.

Position Details
Reporting to: Finance Manager
Proposed start date: September 2026
Work location: Sokoto State

Key Responsibilities:

The title of the position is responsible for:

Carry out all the payments for the Bank account.
Daily record all bank account expenses in the Excel book, in respect of ACF Nigeria's standards in terms of use of Chart of accounts, project code, Contract, financial line, and the third-party codes.
Ensure correspondence between the physical cash & bank book (bank statements) and the cash & bank book on a daily/monthly basis.
Prepare cash count & bank reconciliation statement at the end of each month.
To ensure bank books & cash book are closed, reconciled & sent to capital monthly together with the bank reconciliation & cash counts.
Reconciling vendors’ payments with the Red Rose platform for payment.
Confirm all daily reports, summary sheets, daily transaction sheets, and amounts.
Ensure transparency throughout the process of the unconditional/conditional cash transfer program.
Make payments after verifying the consistency of supporting documents submitted in accordance with the Action Against Hunger procedures, ensuring all invoices are accurate, consistent and signed.
Ensure prompt payment of the vendors based on the AC SOP on cash-based interventions.
Training vendors on Action Against Hunger's financial procedures for cash-based interventions
Ensure that all the accountancy documents are scanned and archived before sending the originals to the Capital
Manage the advances, ensuring invoices are received and that they are consistent with ACF Nigeria's procedures (invoice accurate and signed)
Verify accuracy of and pay invoices for purchases and comply with Procurement procedure
Verify the accuracy of and pay vouchers for the allowances of stakeholders, seconded staff, and daily workers
Process the monthly income tax payments (PAYE) as per information provided by the CapitalRead phonetically Dictionary –
Ensure that any purchase respects the ACTION AGAINST HUNGER procurement procedure as per Kit Log
Liaise with the log department for any discrepancies and missing procedures

Assist the Finance Manager in BFU review meetings

Prepare the Bi-weekly cash transfer request to be submitted to the Finance HoD
Ensure that the cash box/bank and the safe maintain the minimum security amount
Contribute to the elaboration of budget/reports / financial analysis when required or requested by the line manager or Finance HoD.
Maintain cash, bank, supplier contracts, PAYE, vendor & all other finance-relevant contracts in finance department
Verify & cross-check all base monthly financial documents are correctly allocated & completed as per ACTION AGAINST HUNGER Archiving guidelines
Archive financial files as per ACTION AGAINST HUNGER archiving guidelines, keep copies at the base & send the original to the capital every month
Provide day-to-day management of staff directly under his/her responsibility (Finance Assistant)
Set objectives with staff under his/her direct management, and appraise their performance in accordance with ACTION AGAINST HUNGER performance management policies, identifying areas where they require support and capacity building
Ensure that all financial policies and procedures are followed by Finance staff directly under his/her responsibility.

Position Requirements:

3+ years of experience in one or more of the following areas: Finance, Administration
Degree in accounting or any finance-related field
Advanced Excel skills are highly required
Experience using Odoo accounting software is an advantage
A member of any ANAN or ICAN is desired
Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, able to negotiate, influence, give effective feedback, and be a team player
Able to manage stress effectively, juggle competing priorities, and balance various
programmatic, logistic, and team needs
Champion of ACF Charter values of: Professionalism, Transparency, Neutrality, Access to Victims, and Non-Discrimination
Previous ACF experience, previous INGO experience
Experience with donor-funded programs
Exceptional organization and planning skills, ability to manage and follow a work plan

At Action Against Hunger, we foster a work culture that champions diversity, equity and inclusion. We are committed to creating an environment where every employee feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive

Application Deadline:
Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at 05:00 pm (Nigerian Time)

Important Notice:
Action Against Hunger does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process – this includes application, interview, or processing fees.

Our Commitment:
We are dedicated to preventing all forms of unwanted behavior in the workplace, including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity, and financial misconduct. We are equally committed to safeguarding the welfare of children, young people and adults. We prioritize hiring individuals who embody and uphold our core values.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
Action Against Hunger is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, colour, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability or genetic information.
Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.

Recruitment Process:
All shortlisted candidates will undergo thorough reference and background checks, and are expected to adhere to organizational standards and principles.

Employee Benefits Include (but are not limited to):

100% health care coverage
Free and direct access to the Talent Soft e-learning platform
Maternity or Paternity leave
Compassionate leave for a hospitalized child
Creche facilities for babies

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