Finance Assistant at Plan International | Maiduguri, Nigeria
Company/Recruiter: Plan International
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Opportunity type
Job
Location
Nigeria, Borno, Maiduguri
Work arrangement
Location-based; remote work not stated
Compensation
Not disclosed
Closing date
Nov 21, 2026
Employer
Plan International
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Evidence to prepare: Connect your CV or portfolio to University Degree in Accounting or equivalent; NYSC certificate is mandatory.; A minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar role.. Use one concrete example that shows you can Assist in budget preparation and control for effective financial plan implementation..
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Plan International is seeking a Finance Assistant to support financial operations within Nigeria. This role is fixed-term and full-time, requiring a university degree in Accounting or equivalent and a mandatory NYSC certificate.Job Overview
The Finance Assistant will contribute to ensuring financial accountability and providing accurate financial information for the AECID project in Borno State. This position supports the finance focal person with various finance-related tasks, including budgeting, cash flow management, reporting, and auditing.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in budget preparation and control for effective financial plan implementation.
- Ensure proper documentation and timely archiving according to AECID and Plan International Nigeria (PIN) requirements.
- Support the preparation of the AECID project annual budget and monthly Budget Variance Analysis (BvA) reports.
- Aid in preparing financial and other reports for country-level financial reporting.
- Assist in managing field office treasury and cash forecasting to ensure fund availability.
- Support the operations of the SAP system in the field office for spending and reporting needs.
- Help implement internal financial controls and payment processes to ensure value for money.
- Assist in ensuring timely and accurate payment of statutory deductions.
- Contribute to the capacity building of program and partner staff in finance and grants management.
- Share relevant grant and financial information within the program team.
- Support resource mobilization efforts through budget preparation for proposals.
- Adhere to Plan International's Child Safeguarding Policy and report any concerns.
Requirements
- University Degree in Accounting or equivalent; NYSC certificate is mandatory.
- A minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar role.
- Familiarity with grants and project management.
- Proficiency in accounting software, with a preference for SAP.
- Knowledge of and experience with key industry donors is strongly preferred.
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