FINANCE OFFICER

ABOUT US

Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty. This means that we tackle the inequality that keeps people poor. Together we save, protect and rebuild lives. When disaster strikes, we help people build better lives for themselves and for others. We take on issues like land rights, climate change and discrimination against women. And we won’t stop until every person on the planet can enjoy life free from poverty.

We are an international confederation of 22 organizations (affiliates) plus the Oxfam International Secretariat, all working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 77 countries. All our work is led by our core values: Empowerment, Accountability, Inclusiveness, Courage, Solidarity and Equality.

Oxfam Novib “Nigeria” is looking for FINANCE OFFICER

Duty station: “Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State”

Type of appointment: “Fixed-term Contract”

Contract duration: “12 months” (With Possibility of renewal depending on budget and performance)

Work schedule: “Full-time” (40 hours per week)

Reports to: “Consortium Project Manager”

Salary & Scale: “Grade Level D1 – Annual Gross Salary (N8,016,695.00)

Start date: “January 1, 2026”

Deadline for applications: “December 12, 2025”

Status: National Position

Preference: Candidates residing in Kebbi State are strongly encouraged to apply.

CONTEXT

The EU-SUSI Project finance officer will work with the team in Kebbi State to ensure efficient, accountable, and compliant financial management of project resources and support programme delivery, donor reporting, partner financial management, and internal controls, thereby contributing to the overall success and sustainability of the project.

OBJECTIVE OF THE POSITION

The Finance Officer will support the EU-SUSI Project’s financial management in Kebbi State by supporting with daily finance operations, verifying expenditures, managing partner grants, ensuring compliance with Oxfam policies and donor requirements, and acting as the focal point for all financial matters in the field office.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial Administration & Compliance

• Manage and supervise financial administration systems and procedures in line with Oxfam financial policies.
• Verify all expenditures and ensure correct authorizations before processing payments or recoveries.
• Maintain accurate financial records of all transactions, including petty cash, receipts, invoices, and procurement documents.
• Prepare timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, including budget tracking and variance analysis.
• Ensure proper coding of expenditures and adherence to accounting principles.
• Support audits (internal and external) by providing accurate and complete documentation.

Cash & Bank Management

• Maintain and update cash books at the end of each working day.
• Prepare cash flow statements and forecasts to ensure timely availability of funds for project activities.
• Liaise with the Finance Coordinator regarding bank statements, reconciliations, and cash transfers.
• Process approved payments and transfers in line with Oxfam procedures.

• To ensure that a complete and accurate record of all petty cash transactions is always maintained; that expenditure of petty cash is fully monitored; and that requests for replenishment are made in a timely manner, with strict observation to the limit of cash in Debit card.
• Ensure that all petty cash vouchers raised are appropriately approved and filed in a safe place over the entire life of the Project.
• Ensure any cash received is banked intact and immediately.

Management of Advances, Floats:

• To ensure that staff advances and travel floats are issued strictly within Oxfam guidelines, all recoveries in respect of advances & floats etc owed by staff members to Oxfam are appropriately deducted from the salaries on specified dates.
• Ensure that the float register is maintained and updated monthly. That float & salary advance balances are forwarded to Abuja by the due dates.

Partner Financial Management

• Review partner financial reports, ensure compliance, and provide feedback on discrepancies or disallowed expenditures.
• Conduct regular monitoring and site visits to partner offices to strengthen financial management.
• Participate in partner meetings to maintain a positive and accountable working relationship.

Budget Monitoring & Reporting

• In Coordination with the Finance Coordinator provide input to the Budget vs Actual (BvA) reports for the EU-SUSI Project.
• Advise project and country office management on Field budget performance and optimal fund utilization.

Procurement Oversight

• Support procurement processes by reviewing payment requests, invoices, and related documentation.
• Sit on the Field procurement committees, providing financial oversight and ensuring compliance with Oxfam policies.

Capacity Building & Mentorship

• Provide guidance to Field project staff and partners on financial procedures and best practices.
• Facilitate Field knowledge sharing to strengthen financial capacity within the project team and partner organizations.

Other Duties

• Perform any other tasks delegated by the Finance Coordinator or the Consortium Project Manager to ensure smooth financial operations of the EU-SUSI Project.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

Education

•       Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field.

•       Professional certifications (ICAN, ACA, ACCA, or CPA) are an added advantage.

Experience

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in finance, preferably in NGO or donor-funded project settings.
• Experience managing petty cash, partner grants, and preparing donor-compliant financial reports.
• Familiarity with budget monitoring, variance analysis, and cash flow management.Prior experience with financial software (PASTEL, Tally, SAP) and MS Office
• Practical experience of all core’s financial management & Accounting activities, including accounts payable, bookkeeping cash management, budget development, statutory requirements, and standard accounts
• Strong analytical, organizational, and numerical skills.
• Knowledge of Nigeria’s tax laws and statutory regulations.
• Ability to produce timely, accurate, and compliant financial reports.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and mentorship skills.
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and accountability.

Competency

• Influencing: To engage with diverse stakeholders in a way that leads to increased impact for the organization. To spot opportunities to influence effectively and where there are no opportunities, to have the ability to create them in a respectful and impactful manner.

• Self-Awareness: To develop a high degree of self-awareness around your own strengths and weaknesses and your impact on others. Our self-awareness enables us to moderate and self-regulate our behaviors to control and channel our impulses for good purposes.

• Humility: To put ‘we’ before ‘me’ and place an emphasis on the power of the collective, nurture the team and play to the strengths of everyone. we are not concerned with hierarchical power, and we engage with, trust and value the knowledge and expertise of others across all levels of the organization.

WORKING AT OXFAM IN NIGERIA

• All our work is guided by our core values: Empowerment, Accountability, Inclusiveness, Courage, Solidarity and Equality.
• At Oxfam in Nigeria, we work according to the Feminist Principles - Oxfam Policy & Practice.
• Oxfam in Nigeria is based on the power of difference. That is why we aim to attract a diverse mix of talented people who share our standards, values and principles, and who are committed to prevent and eliminate any type of misconduct.
• We have an active policy against sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, any form of abuse of power or lack of integrity and financial misconduct. This subject will be covered in our application and selection process.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Do you believe that this is the job you are looking for? Then we would love to meet you! Please send your resume and cover letter.

• Only applications received before the closing date “December 12, 2025” and submitted via our application portal will be considered.

• Oxfam in Nigeria is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

• At the time of a contract offer, it is necessary for Oxfam in Nigeria to request valid references. Our candidates will be subject to appropriate screening checks, including criminal records and terrorism, financial checks or integrity screenings/references.

• This job opening is posted internally and externally, simultaneously. Internal candidates are given preference if they are sufficiently qualified or can be obtained in short term. We believe it’s important in our organization that our employees are offered maximum opportunities for growth in new themes and competencies. Priority for internal candidates supports this.

• Oxfam in Nigeria reserves the right, to its sole discretion, not to make agreements regarding this job opening, make an agreement in a lower level, or make an agreement with an amended job description.

• Only applicants shortlisted for the post will be contacted.