Finance Officer - Rising Hope Initiative for Sustainable Development, Lagos

We are seeking an experienced professional for this opening. Position Purpose

• The Finance Officer is responsible for ensuring effective financial management, accountability, and compliance with RHISD’s financial policies, donor requirements, and statutory regulations.

• The role supports program implementation through accurate financial reporting, budgeting, cash management, and internal controls.

Key Duties and Responsibilities Financial Management & Accounting

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records in accordance with RHISD financial policies and procedures.

• Prepare and record all financial transactions, including payments, receipts, journals, and bank transfers.

• Ensure proper documentation and filing of all financial records.

• Maintain the general ledger and supporting schedules

Budgeting & Financial Planning

• Support the preparation of project and organizational budgets.

• Monitor budget utilization and expenditures against approved budgets.

• Flag budget variances and provide explanations and corrective recommendations.

• Assist in budget revisions and donor budget realignments where necessary.

Cash & Bank Management

• Manage petty cash and ensure regular reconciliation.

• Prepare payment vouchers and ensure timely payments to staff, vendors, and partners.

• Conduct monthly bank reconciliations and resolve discrepancies promptly.

• Ensure safe custody of cash and financial instruments.

Financial Reporting

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for management and donors.

• Support timely submission of donor financial reports in line with grant agreements.

• Provide financial inputs for narrative reports and proposals.

• Assist in preparation for internal and external audits.

Compliance & Internal Controls

• Ensure compliance with RHISD financial policies, donor rules, and Nigerian statutory requirements.

• Support implementation of internal control systems to prevent fraud, misuse, and financial irregularities.

• Participate in fraud prevention, risk management, and financial reviews.

• Ensure taxes, statutory deductions, and payroll obligations are correctly processed.

Asset Management

• Maintain asset registers and track organizational assets.

• Support inventory and asset verification exercises

• Capacity Building & Coordination

• Provide financial guidance to program staff and field teams.

• Support partners and community-based structures on financial compliance where applicable.