Job Description
The Finance Officer will manage GRENCHI''s day-to-day financial operations, including bookkeeping, budget monitoring, statutory tax compliance and donor/grant financial reporting.
The role requires strong working knowledge of Nigerian tax administration, particularly Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) filings and the ability to maintain accurate, audit-ready financial records across multiple funded projects.
Key Duties and Responsibility:
Maintain accurate books of account, ledgers and financial records for GRENCHI and its individual projects
Prepare and file monthly, quarterly and annual tax returns with FIRS (PAYE, WHT, VAT, CIT) and manage any compliance with Anambra State internal revenue requirements.
Support the Executive Director and programme leads in developing, tracking and reporting on project and organisational budgets.
Prepare accurate, timely financial reports for donors and grant partners, ensure expenditure is properly documented and aligned with grant agreements.
Process payments, manage petty cash and carry out monthly bank reconciliations.
Administer staff payroll and related statutory deductions.
Prepare schedules and documentation for internal and external/statutory audits and respond to auditor queries.
Support the enforcement of GRENCHI''s financial policies, procedures and internal controls.
And any other responsibilities assigned to the candidate by the Executive Director as required
Qualification required:
HND or BSc in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
Professional certification (ICAN, ACCA - part-qualified or fully qualified) is an added advantage.
Experience and Ideal Requirement
A minimum of 3 - 4 years'' relevant experience in a finance/accounting role. NGO or
donor-funded project experience is a strong advantage.
Demonstrated, hands-on experience with FIRS tax filings and the new FIRS Rev360 TaxPro-Max platform.
Sound knowledge of Nigerian tax laws and statutory compliance requirements (PAYE, WHT, VAT, CIT, NHF).
Proficiency in accounting software (e.g. QuickBooks, Sage or similar) and strong
Microsoft Excel skills.
High level of integrity, accuracy and attention to detail.
Strong organisational skills and ability to meet reporting deadlines.
Excellent communication skills