Call for Applications—Finance Officer

Job Title: Finance Officer

Location: Port Harcourt, Nigeria.

Employment Type: Full-time

Salary: Commensurate with experience and education, with excellent benefits.

Job Summary: Kebetkache is looking to hire a Finance Officer with excellent organizational and analytical skills. The Finance Officer will ensure transparent, accurate, and timely financial management to support Kebetkache’s programs and operations. This role oversees day-to-day accounting, budgeting, reporting, and compliance with donor regulations and Nigerian financial legislation. The candidate should have experience in the Non-profit sector and a deep commercial awareness, strong numeracy skills, and a keen interest in the growth, efficiency, and profitability of an organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the annual budgeting process; consolidate departmental budgets and track variances.

• Process all financial transactions: accounts payable, receivable, payroll, advances, and reimbursements.

• Reconcile bank statements and petty cash on a monthly basis.

• Generate monthly management accounts and financial dashboards for the Executive Director and Board Finance Committee.

• Compile donor-specific financial reports, ensuring adherence to grant agreements and donor templates.

• Ensure compliance with Kebetkache’s financial policies, statutory requirements (FIRS, VAT, PENCOM), and internal controls.

• Monitor cash flow projections; authorize and schedule payments in line with approved budgets.

• Continuously improve financial systems and recommend process enhancements.

• Carry out any other assigned tasks.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; professional qualification (ICAN, ACCA, CIMA) is an advantage.

• Minimum of 3–5 years’ experience in financial management, preferably within an NGO or in a donor-funded environment.

• Demonstrable knowledge of Nigerian tax laws, statutory deductions, and compliance.

Skills & Competencies:

·       Strong proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage) and MS Excel.

·       Excellent analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills.

·       High attention to detail and accuracy.

·       Integrity, confidentiality, and ethical judgment.

·       Good communication and interpersonal skills; ability to explain financial concepts to non-financial staff.

Method of Application: Interested and qualified candidates should apply by sending a cover letter and Curriculum Vitae (CV) to the e-mail address: jobs@kebetkachewomencentre.com using “Finance Officer” as the subject of the email.

Note: Women are encouraged to apply, as women hold the fulcrum of our work at Kebetkache. Only successful applicants will be contacted for interviews, and interested applicants should note that we do not administer online tests; thus, applicants are expected to be physically present for their test assessment. Also note that we do not provide logistics cover for applicants.

Applications must be received on or before 4th July 2025.

Only shortlisted candidates will receive further correspondence.