Finance Assistant

Nguru, Yobe State, Nigeria

Full Time

Finance

Entry 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 crisis across the globe.

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 multi-sectoral humanitarian and development interventions in Northeast and Northwest Nigeria, funded by AFD, EU/ECHO, French Government, GAC, GFFO, SIDA, US Government, and WAM Foundation.

ACF Nigeria is currently looking to fill the role of Finance Assistant to provide administrative and transactional support to the Finance Department by preparing, verifying, tracking, and filing financial documentation in compliance with ACF procedures and donor requirements, and by supporting accurate processing of payments, advances, and partner documentation through effective coordination with relevant departments.

Position Details
Reporting to: Finance Officer
Proposed start date: November 2026
Work location: Nguru, Yobe State

Key Responsibilities:

Mission 1: Financial Documentation & Archiving

Scan, upload, classify, and archive all finance supporting documents in line with ACF finance procedures and document retention policies.
Maintain well-organized physical and electronic finance filing systems to ensure documents are easily retrievable for audits, donor reviews, and internal controls.
Ensure all finance documentation is complete, properly authorized, accurately labeled, and compliant with ACF procedures and donor requirements.
Support periodic internal and external audits by ensuring timely availability of requested financial documentation

Mission 2: Cash and Payment Processing

Prepare cash payment vouchers with complete and accurate supporting documentation for review and approval by the Finance Manager.
Verify accuracy, coding, authorization, and compliance of cash vouchers before submission for approval.
Manage and maintain the cashbook daily, ensuring accurate recording of all cash inflows and outflows.
Conduct regular cash counts and support cash reconciliation processes as required by ACF procedures.

Mission 3: Stakeholder Payment Verification

Verify accuracy of payment vouchers related to allowances for stakeholders, seconded staff, casual laborers, and daily workers.
Ensure allowances and payments are supported by approved attendance sheets, contracts, or authorization documents.
Flag discrepancies, inconsistencies, or missing documentation to the Finance Officer for resolution.

Mission 4 : Partner Financial document review

Conduct first-level review of partner physical financial documents against submitted financial reports.
Check completeness, accuracy, eligibility, and compliance with agreed budgets and donor requirements.
Identify gaps, inconsistencies, or non-compliance issues and document findings for follow-up with partners.

Mission 5: Coordination and Internal Controls

Liaise closely with the Logistics and Supply Chain departments to resolve discrepancies, missing procedures, or documentation gaps.
Ensure finance procedures are properly followed throughout the payment and documentation process.
Actively support internal control systems by identifying risks, flagging irregularities, and proposing corrective actions.

Mission 6: Compliance and Reporting Support

Ensure all financial transactions comply with ACF policies, donor rules, and local regulatory requirements.
Support the Finance Team during monthly, Bi-Annual, and annual financial closings by ensuring documentation completeness and accuracy.
Contribute to continuous improvement of finance documentation and cash management processes.

Position Requirements:

Minimum of a Bachelor equivalent in Accounting/Finance;
Exceptional organization, time management, and attention to detail
Professionalism, honesty, reliability, autonomy & strong sense of responsibility
Very good communication & training skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Strong computer skills particularly in MS Excel, literacy and numeracy
Fluent in English
Team player, flexible
Capacity of analysis, synthesis and reporting
Strong accounting skills
Prior experience in NGOs/INGOs
Experience with SAGA accounting system
Previous Knowledge of donors environment
Experience with computerized accounting systems; knowledge of SAGA would be a plus.
Highly developed interpersonal, communication, able to negotiate, influence, give effective feedback, be a team player
Able to manage stress effectively, juggle competing priorities, balance various programmatic, logistic and team needs.

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:
Tuesday, 27^th October, 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 Talent Soft e-learning platform
Maternity or Paternity leave
Compassionate leave for a hospitalized child
Creche facilities for babies

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Finance Assistant

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