Finance Assistant at Protection without Borders (POWIB)

Protection without Borders (POWIB) - Established in 2019, Protection without Borders league (POWIB) is an independent youth-led non-governmental organization which operates by principle of non-discrimination, transparency in rendering specialized services, responses and assistance to individuals and families in need. POWIB provide services and assistance in the areas of Child Protection, Health, Education, Gender Based Violence (GBV), Counter-trafficking, Countering Violence Extremism (CVE), Capacity Building of CBOs and CSOs, peacebuilding, data collection and analysis, humanitarian and development research and analysis. Response is delivered due to the negative impact of conflict in affected communities while paying specific attention to the most vulnerable among the affected populace.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Finance Assistant

Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Employment Type: Contract

Position Summary

• The Finance Assistant will provide critical support to POWIB’s Finance Department by managing day-to-day financial transactions, maintaining accurate records, assisting with budget tracking, and supporting audits.
• This role ensures that financial operations comply with organizational policies and donor regulations, contributing to the smooth delivery of POWIB’s humanitarian programs. 

Key Responsibilities
Financial Operations:

• Process payments and maintain proper financial documentation for all transactions.
• Assist in the preparation of bank and cash reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Record, track, and reconcile advances and expenditures.

Budget and Compliance Support:

• Track project expenditures against approved budgets and flag variances.

• Assist Finance Officer with internal and external audits, providing required documentation promptly.
• Ensure financial procedures are followed in coordination with procurement and program teams.

Documentation and Reporting:

• Maintain financial records including ledgers, vouchers, invoices, and receipts.
• Support the preparation of monthly financial reports for internal management and donor submissions.
• Ensure all payment requests and supporting documents are complete and compliant with POWIB policies.

Team Collaboration:

• Support the Finance Officer in budget monitoring, reporting, and field financial operations.
• Work collaboratively with other departments to ensure timely and accurate financial processing.

Qualifications and Experience

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Experience with donor-funded projects (NHF, UN, INGO) is an advantage.
• Fluency in English; knowledge of local languages is desirable.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in finance or accounting, preferably in an NGO or humanitarian organization.

Core Skills and Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of basic accounting principles and NGO financial procedures.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks).
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to prioritize, multitask, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced humanitarian setting.
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills.
• Strong analytical and numerical abilities.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letter in a single PDF file to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Application Deadline  25th October, 2025.