Finance Officer

Finance Officer at Lindii Peace Foundation (LPF)

Lindii Peace Foundation (LPF) is a Non-Profit and Non-governmental Organization in Nigeria which was registered as a corporate body with the Corporate Affairs Commission on the Eleventh (11th) day of July, 2014.

Finance Officer

• Job Type Contract
• Qualification BA/BSc/HND , Professional Certificate
• Experience 3 - 5 years
• Location Borno
• City Maiduguri
• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit

Contract Duration: 11 months

ABOUT THE ROLE

Lindii Peace Foundation (LPF) is seeking a qualified, detail-oriented, and experienced Finance Officer to support the effective financial management of the organization and its programmes.

The Finance Officer will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, processing and reviewing financial transactions, supporting budgeting and expenditure monitoring, preparing financial reports, maintaining appropriate financial controls, and ensuring compliance with LPF policies, donor requirements, applicable statutory requirements, and recognized accounting standards.

The position will work closely with the Finance Manager, Programme teams, Procurement, Administration, HR, and other relevant functions to ensure that financial transactions are properly authorized, accurately recorded, adequately supported, and reported on time.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial Accounting and Record Keeping

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date accounting records in accordance with LPF financial procedures and applicable accounting standards.
• Record financial transactions accurately and within established reporting timelines.
• Ensure all transactions are supported by appropriate and complete documentation.
• Maintain proper filing and organization of financial records, vouchers, receipts, invoices, and supporting documents.
• Assist with maintaining the organization's accounting system and financial databases.

Payment Processing and Financial Transactions

• Review payment requests and supporting documentation for completeness and compliance before processing.
• Process approved payments, advances, reimbursements, and other financial transactions in accordance with established procedures.
• Verify calculations, coding, budget lines, and supporting documentation before transactions are submitted for approval.
• Ensure appropriate authorization and segregation of duties are maintained.
• Follow up on incomplete or unsupported payment documentation.

Cash and Bank Management Support

• Support the management and reconciliation of cash and bank transactions.
• Maintain accurate records of cash movements, bank transactions, and advances.
• Prepare or support b