Finance Officer at Borno Women Development Initiative (BOWDI)

Borno Women Development Initiative (BOWDI) is a women-led, registered Non-Governmental, Non-Profit Organization with its head office located in Borno State, Nigeria. BOWDI has been active in Humanitarian and Development activities in the Northeast, especially in education, peace-building, advocacy, food security, livelihood, and protection.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Finance Officer

Location: Maiduguri, Borno

Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the Finance Coordinator the incumbent shall carry out the duties given below to achieve the mission:

• Prepare and maintain accurate financial records, reports, and budgets. 
• Process invoices in support of payments as may be required.  
• Review/record accounts payable and accounts receivable in line with organizational policies, and standards.  
• Ensure that the financial system is always up to date with financial data.  
• Manage petty cash 
• Perform any other accounting duty that may arise from time to time. 
• Ensure that all banking transactions are done on time with very minimum risk and in line with organizational policies. 
• In collaboration with other finance staff, support the HoF to reconcile bank statements. 
• Work with Operations and Business Development teams to prepare all budgets that may be required. 
• Support the HoF to routinely review and recommend the revision of policies and 
• support in implementing same within the organization. 
• Support the preparation of month end/quarterly financial reports. 
• Support both the conduct and management of internal and external audit processes. 
• Provide support to the HoF to implement all audit recommendations.
• Update financial spreadsheets with daily transactions.
• Prepare balance sheets; Track and reconcile bank statements.
• Create cost analysis reports.
• Process tax payment; Support monthly payroll and keep organized records.
• Record accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Process invoices and follow up with clients, suppliers and partners as needed.
• Provide administrative support during budget preparation etc. 

Financial Reporting:

• Prepare and revise finance and operations guidelines in order that they adhere to donor requirements.
• Prepare quarterly reports, consolidated annual fiscal report, cumulative life of project report, and any other required donor submissions.
• Manage the reporting component of the award including reconciling timesheets with financial reports; oversee administrative duties as needed.

Requirements

• A Degree in Finance, Accounting or Economics with at least three years of post- qualification experience. 
• A professional qualification such as CNA, ACCA, and ICMA is an added advantage. 
• A solid knowledge of financial and accounting procedures 
• Experience in using financial software like QuickBooks, etc.
• Advanced MS Excel skills 
• Knowledge of financial and tax regulations 
• Excellent analytical and numerical skills 
• Strong ethics, with an ability to manage confidential data.

Eligibility: Kindly read the job description and criteria for the position you are applying for and ensure you meet the minimum job requirement.

Application Closing Date
20th June, 2025.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• Women are strongly encouraged to apply
• Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.
• BOWDI’ talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.