Finance Officer at Sanitas Health and Development Foundation (SANHDEF)

SANHDEF (Sanitas Health and Development Foundation) is a non-governmental organization (NGO) established in 2022 by a team with extensive experience in promoting and implementing sustainable development solutions. As a registered organization in Nigeria, SANHDEF specializes in providing technical assistance to achieve sustainable development solutions. With operational presence across the country, our dedicated team is committed to making a lasting impact on communities where we work. We strive to address the complex challenges faced by these communities, focusing on areas such as healthcare, education, environmental sustainability, and social empowerment. Through our expertise, partnerships, and innovative approaches, SANHDEF maintains a pole position at contributing towards the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Our work is guided by a deep understanding of local contexts and driven by the aspirations of the people we serve.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Finance Officer

Location: Kano
Division / Department: Shared Services
Reporting: State Team Lead
Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The Finance Officer is responsible for overseeing financial operations at the State level, including budget preparation, expenditure monitoring, and maintaining accurate financial records.
• The role ensures compliance with financial regulations and organizational policies, while supporting planning, reporting, and audit processes to enable effective financial management.

Key Responsibilities

• Process payments, invoices, and staff reimbursements in a timely and accurate manner.
• Ensure compliance with internal financial policies and external regulatory requirements.
• Assist with the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial files and documentation.
• Support procurement processes and financial aspects of contract management.
• Ensure timely retirements of state office funds, and reporting to the head office. 
• Liaise with auditors and provide documentation as required.
• Monitor and manage petty cash and banking transactions.
• Track expenditures and ensure alignment with approved budgets.

Requirements
Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Professional certification (or part-qualified), such as ICAN, ACCA, is an added advantage.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant financial management experience.
• Strong knowledge of financial regulations, budgeting, and reporting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage).

Desired Competencies:

• High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and integrity.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to interpret financial data, perform variance analysis, and provide actionable insights.
• Familiarity with tax laws, audit requirements, and financial regulations applicable to the organization.
• Experience with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, SAP, Oracle, SAGE).
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles (e.g., IFRS, GAAP) and ability to prepare financial statements.
• Competence in budget preparation, expenditure tracking, and financial forecasting.

How to apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and application letter to: recruitment@sanhdef.org using the job title as the subject of the mail.

Application Deadline 5th August, 2025.