Senior Finance Officer, Nigeria

Nutrition International (NI) formerly Micronutrient Initiative, is a Canadian based International Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) dedicated to improving the health and nutrition of mothers, children and adolescents. At Nutrition International, we make a difference, because nutrition is the difference.

Woven into the very fabric of our approach is the passion and drive of our global team of over 400 people, working in 13 offices across 11 countries with one common goal: transforming the lives of people who need it most through improved nutrition.
We are  recruiting to fill the position below:

 Job Title: Senior Finance Officer, Nigeria

Location: Abuja
Category: Programs
Contract Duration: 2 Years (with potential for renewal)
About the role

• Provide support to the Finance & Administration Manager in overseeing financial management, ensuring compliance, handling accounting functions, and facilitating audits within the Country Office to promote efficient resource utilization and timely reporting. The role requires close collaboration with the Regional Office Corporate Services Unit and the Country Office Program team.
  Key Duties and Responsibilities
• Prepare weekly payment batches, maintain bank books, and produce accurate mid-month, month-end, and year-end financial reports for the Country Office.
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations, petty cash reports, and related reconciliations to ensure accuracy and accountability.
• Post weekly transactions in NetSuite (NICOR), including journal entries, accounts payable, and manual payment entries, ensuring completeness of financial records.
• Perform monthly General Ledger reconciliations in NICOR to support accurate financial reporting.
• Process Operational Payment Requests, Travel Authorization Requests, and Expense Reports in line with organizational policies and timelines.
• Support Country Office staff in the effective use of the Contracts Lifecycle Management (CLM) system and NetSuite ERP (NICOR).
• Support the Finance & Administration Manager in annual statutory and internal audits, including preparation of draft financial statements, audit schedules, and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate monthly payroll with the local service provider to ensure staff salaries are accurately processed and paid on time, in compliance with national labour, tax, and social security requirements.
  Requirements
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Economics, or Banking and Finance.
• Professional certification such as ICAN or ACCA is highly desirable.
• At least 5 years’ accounting experience and a minimum of 3 years in an international NGO
• Solid knowledge of generally acceptable accounting practices, financial systems, budget and cash flow monitoring and accounting controls, in an international context.
• Solid proficiency in accounting software and financial systems; NetSuite experience is an advantage.
  Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
• Good understanding of databases, financial controls, budgeting, reporting, and audit processes.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with finance and non-finance staff.
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural and cross-functional environment.
• Strong planning, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to coach staff, support teamwork, and build productive working relationships.
• High level of initiative, integrity, accountability, and attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to coach staff, support teamwork, and build productive working relationships.
  Benefits
• Annual Basic Salary NGN 16,727,554 – NGN 18,000,000.
• A competitive market pay, health benefits, pension plan, flexible work hours, vacation, support for learning and development opportunities and health and wellness.
• We offer a collaborative and engaging work environment.
  Application Closing Date
  31st August, 2026.
  How to Apply
  Interested and qualified candidates should:
  Click here to apply online

Important Information and Notice

• Nutrition International upholds a zero-tolerance policy on safeguarding concerns and sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment (SEAH).
  Following the principles of the Inter-Agency
• Misconduct Disclosure Scheme, reference checks will include safeguarding verifications with previous employers.
• By applying to this position, candidates acknowledge and consent to these reference checks being conducted with previous employers.
• Please note that all our offers are conditional subject to appropriate screening checks and satisfactory reference checks.
• This position is open to Nigerian nationals only
  Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.