Finance & Compliance Officer at Lafiya Nigeria - Apply Now


Finance & Compliance Officer at Lafiya Nigeria - Apply Now 


Lafiya Nigeria is a global health non-profit organisation that offers an innovative solution to strengthen the social infrastructure of Nigeria by empowering women through access to contraception.

Experience: 3 years

Location: Kano

Responsibilities: Finance

Maintain accurate, timely records of all daily financial transactions in the organisation’s cloud-based financial system (a combination of tools including Xero and Airtable).

  • Process supplier invoices, staff reimbursements and per‑diem requests; prepare payment batches for approval.
  • Issue monthly payroll for Nigeria‑based staff in accordance with schedules from Programme Officers; calculate statutory deductions, withhold and remit PAYE, pension, NSITF, ITF, NHF and any other compulsory payments to the relevant Nigerian authorities.
  • Reconcile bank, mobile‑money and petty‑cash accounts weekly; investigate and resolve variances.
  • Ensure receipts and payment documents are up-to-date and attached to any transaction.
    • Update internal dashboards and trackers with current financial data, and prepare monthly management accounts and cash‑flow forecasts.
    • Manage restricted and unrestricted grant budgets, maintain grant‑tracking tools, and prepare donor‑specific financial reports, reconciliations and variance analyses in full compliance with each award’s terms.
    • Assist with annual budgeting and quarterly re‑forecasting.

Thoroughly understand compliance requirements with Nigerian regulations and support external audits.

Compliance & Risk

Monitor internal controls and verification checks on expenditure and procurement.

Ensure adherence to all applicable Nigerian regulations (FIRS taxes, PENCOM, NSITF, ITF, NHF, CAC/Incorporated Trustee requirements) and the organisation’s internal finance and anti‑fraud policies.

  • Be familiar with donor and partner agreements to proactively identify instances of possible breaches with agreements’ conditions and expectations.
  • Conduct periodic internal reviews and spot checks; investigate any compliance breaches and recommend corrective actions.
  • Prepare and submit compliance reports to management or other stakeholders, as needed
  • Deliver or coordinate regular training and communications to build staff awareness of compliance obligations.

Administration

Manage inventory of office supplies and certain program assets (e.g. laptops, mobile phones); coordinate procurement and maintenance.

  • Maintain organised digital and physical filing systems; keep organisational databases current.
  • Act as first point of contact for staff queries on finance & admin procedures.
  • Arrange purchases (e.g. flights, accommodation, workshop venues) in line with procurement policy, negotiating with local suppliers to secure best value for money.
  • Receive, distribute and archive incoming/outgoing correspondence (letters, emails, packages).

Perform other ad‑hoc tasks assigned by management.

Who are we looking for?

Education and Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field
  • >3 years in a similar role; experience in NGO or donor‑funded projects advantageous

Skills

Sound knowledge of Nigerian accounting standards, Nigerian tax and employment regulations, compliance requirements as they pertain to NGOs and Incorporated Trustee entities.

  • Proficiency with Google Workspace (especially Google Sheets), Xero accounting software, Airtable, Slack and online-based payment processing systems (e.g. VertoFX).
  • Strong analytical and numerical ability; meticulous attention to detail; high integrity and ability to handle confidential data; excellent organisational and problem‑solving skills

Fluency in spoken and written English and Hausa.

Personal Qualities

  • Passionate commitment to Lafiya’s mission of expanding universal access to contraception.
  • Able to work from Kano City office at least 3 days/week; occasional travel within Nigeria

Method of Application

Interested and qualified? Go to Lafiya Nigeria on tally.so to apply

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