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Malaria Consortium, an international non-profit organization headquartered in Cambridge Heath, London, is seeking interested and qualified candidates for the Finance Officer position. Specializing in the comprehensive control of malaria and other communicable diseases, particularly those affecting children under five, Malaria Consortium provides technical assistance and support across various regions, including community-based health initiatives in Niger State, Nigeria.
This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to impactful health programs. Interested candidates should review the job details, requirements, and application process below and apply before the deadline of September 18, 2025.
Available Position
Finance OfficerType: Full Time
Qualifications: BA/BSc/HND
Location: Kaduna, Nigeria
Category: Finance Jobs
Description: Malaria Consortium is recruiting a Finance Officer to join its team in Kaduna, Nigeria. The Finance Officer will serve as a cashier and manage financial records of all transactions in accordance with Malaria Consortium (MC) financial procedures for the respective field office. Responsibilities include timely posting of approved and paid invoices, managing petty cash and banking, and filing monthly financial information, including payment vouchers, bank details, and correspondence, while ensuring orderliness in the finance department. The officer will handle cash receipts and payments, advise the Project Manager, Technical Officer, and Financial Accountant on financial matters, and propose solutions to concerns. The role reports to the State Programme Manager or Technical Officer, interacts with operations, administrative, and technical staff, and collaborates with stakeholders, local governments, and communities. Indirect reporting is to the Finance Manager or Country Finance Manager as applicable.Key Responsibilities:
Finance Work (40%):Prepare monthly financial reports for the State Project Manager per the finance timetable, including:Bank reconciliation statement with bank statement copies.
Aged list of outstanding advances and other ledger balances.
Fixed asset register updates and spot check reports.
Authorized Petty Cash Count Certificate and reconciliations.
Monthly timesheet updates.
End-of-month checklist.
Reconcile all ledgers and sub-ledgers (petty cash, staff, purchase, etc.) and prepare monthly reconciliation reports.
Calculate and request monthly cash needs with the State Programme Manager/Technical Officer to minimize end-of-month balances while ensuring operational funds.
Process payments for meeting, workshop, and training participants and consultants.
Liaise with the country office, internal/external auditors, banks, and suppliers.
Safeguard resources by scrutinizing payment requests, Travel Advance Forms (TAFs), and Purchase Request Forms (PRFs) per MC Manual, Policies, and Procedures.
Advise on financial matters and suggest solutions to concerns.
Monitor stock levels of financial documents (forms, vouchers, receipts) and reorder before shortages.
Remit statutory deductions (WHT, PAYE, annual tax filings) per Nigerian government timelines.
Assist the Accountant with project account queries.
Serve as the first point of contact for payment queries.
Perform additional tasks as assigned by the State Project Manager, Accountant, Country Finance Manager, or delegate.
Suppliers Invoice (25%):Receive invoices from suppliers/vendors and prepare Invoice Authorization Forms.
Review and post Non-NAV Procurement invoices onto the PSF ledger, ensuring accurate codes, documentation, budget availability, and approvals.
Review and post NAV procurement invoices on NAV.
Prepare cash, cheque, or bank transfer payments and obtain authorized approvals.
Post payments onto the PSF general ledger with accurate codes.
Operations Related Work (25%):Issue travel and activity advances to project managers, consultants, and staff, including reconciliations upon return.
Filing System:Ensure all supporting documents and the financial filing system are organized, authentic, and complete.
Archive and file all finance documents, ensuring safe custody and easy access for the finance team.
Ensure field office staff submit timesheets per MC timelines.
Petty Cash (10%):Manage the Petty Cash imprest system and records, process requisitions and issues with authorized approvals, issue receipts for collections, and deposit cash promptly and honestly.
Conduct a minimum monthly Petty Cash count with the Financial Accountant.
Post petty cash invoices and vouchers into the General Ledger with accurate codes.
Qualifications and Requirements:
Essential:HND or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a finance team, with at least 1 year as an Accounts Officer.
Desirable:Experience working in an INGO is an added advantage.
Membership in a professional accounting body is an added advantage.
Work-based Skills and Competencies:Essential:Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Knowledge of NGO donors and their financial reporting requirements.
Excellent computer skills with high proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Good analytical and reporting skills.
Strong ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks.
Willingness to learn continuously.
Desirable:Working knowledge of accounting software is an added advantage.
Trustworthiness, stress tolerance, and operational decision-making skills are an added advantage.How to Apply
Qualified and interested candidates should apply for the Finance Officer position at Malaria Consortium by clicking the link below.Deadline: September 18, 2025
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