Lafiya Nigeria Finance & Compliance Officer Jobs

Lafiya Nigeria Finance & Compliance Officer Jobs ; The Finance & Compliance Officer safeguards the organisation’s resources by delivering robust financial management, ensuring full compliance with Nigerian laws and internal policies, driving risk‑management efforts, and providing targeted administrative support that keeps the office running smoothly.

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

Why should you apply?

Your work will directly contribute to saving lives by improving access to contraception and advancing public health in underserved communities.

You will work in a mission-driven, motivated team.

You’ll grow alongside a young, ambitious organisation poised for significant expansion in the coming years, giving you opportunities for personal and professional growth as well as a chance to leave a lasting mark on Lafiya’s work.

Benefits include 30 days of paid annual leave, fully paid maternity leave, and some flexibility in how and when you work.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; Lafiya Nigeria Finance & Compliance Officer Jobs

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