Finance Assistant at Intersex Nigeria

Intersex Nigeria (Center for Healthcare Development and Youth Empowerment) is an intersex-led and focused Non-Governmental Organization in Nigeria. We promote and advocate for the sexual reproductive health, self-determination, bodily autonomy, and overall human rights of intersex people in all diversity in Nigeria. Through community building, advocacy, evidence-based research, empowerment, educational and informational resources on intersex-related issues to the public, partners, stakeholders, and our community.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Finance Assistant

Location: Lagos
Job type: Full-time (Hybrid)
Duration: 12 months (Renewable)

Role Overview

• We are seeking a Finance Assistant that will work closely with the Finance Officer and the Finance Manager, supporting the effective management of Intersex Nigeria's financial systems and operations.
• The role includes assisting with bookkeeping, financial reporting, budgeting, and compliance with donor and organizational policies.
• The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and committed to transparency, accountability, and ethical financial practices in support of the organization's mission.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure proper documentation of all transactions.
• Record daily expenditures, receipts, and other financial activities in accounting systems.
• Prepare payment vouchers and ensure proper authorization before disbursement.
• Support monthly bank reconciliations and cash flow tracking.
• Support the implementation of financial control systems to prevent misuse of funds. 10. Assist in updating finance policies and procedures as required.
• Assist with logistics and administrative duties related to finance operations.
• Liaise with program staff to ensure timely financial planning and reporting.
• Support staff members and partners in understanding financial procedures and requirements.
• Assist in preparing program and project-specific budgets.
• Support budget monitoring to ensure expenses align with approved budgets.
• Prepare financial reports for management and donors.
• Ensure all financial transactions comply with donor regulations and Intersex Nigeria's policies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Accounting.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in accounting or finance roles, preferably in a non- profit or development organization.
• Knowledge of donor compliance requirements and grant management is an asset. Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to meet deadlines.
• Integrity, discretion, and commitment to Intersex Nigeria's values of inclusion and accountability.
• Ability to use Zoho software is a plus.
• Strong understanding of bookkeeping, financial reporting, and budgeting.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage, or similar).

Required Competencies:

• Sound understanding of financial management, accounting principles, and donor reporting.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive financial information. Team-oriented, proactive, and committed to ethical standards of financial accountability.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Strong numerical and data-entry accuracy.

Salary
N250,000 / Month (Net)

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Resume and Cover Letter to: [email protected] using "Finance Assistant" as the subject of the mail.

Note

• Only selected candidates will be contacted.
• Intersex Nigeria is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of gender, sex, sexual orientation, (dis)ability, religion, or ethnic background