Project Financial Officer, ESGBV (Abuja, Nigeria) at IDEA

Job Title: Project Financial Officer, ESGBV (Abuja, Nigeria) at IDEA

Date Posted: 28th November, 2025.

Expiry Date: 23:59 on 04 December 2025.

About the Job

The Project Financial Officer is responsible for providing oversight, quality assurance and support to a portfolio of projects and will act as a supportive focal point for advice on the management of grants and budgets.

Your Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities

Reviews and ensures completeness of project ledgers through regular review of project transactions:

  • Provides expert guidance and support to Project Manager and Finance colleagues in relation to the management of grants and budgets.
  • Monitors adherence to donor agreement requirements within the framework of International IDEA’s internal policies and procedures, ensuring focus is on delivery of reporting, invoicing, and disbursement timelines.
  • Provides support and guidance on preparation and revision of annual budgets. Analyses project expenses as required and reports budget deviations.
  • Ensures that awards and project budgets are registered in the ERP system correctly; maintains files and archives and keeps accurate records of financial and grants actions.
  • Ensures any funding requests are prepared in conformity with International IDEA’s internal policies and procedures, donor requirements, including adequate costing of activities, human resource needs, and administrative tasks.
  • Analyses and presents project reports in an accurate and timely manner; clearly communicates monthly and annual financial statements; collates financial reporting materials for all donor segments, and oversees all financial, project/programme, and grants accounting.
  • Guides overall compliance and quality control; arranges independent audits.
  • Contributes to team-based activities, particularly regarding annual planning and reporting.
  • Carries out other duties and responsibilities as related to the post that may be assigned from time to time.

Safeguarding

  • Shares responsibility and obligation to safeguard and protect populations with whom they work, including adults who may be particularly vulnerable and children.
  • Has a shared duty to safeguard from the following conduct by staff or partners: sexual exploitation and abuse; exploitation, neglect, or abuse of children, or adults at risk; and any form of trafficking of persons.

The Job Requirements

General Profile

  • Analyzes performance and identifies issues and trends affecting project funding; recommends the use of appropriate programme tools and strategies.

  • Develops financial proposals and technical tools to address identified programme needs in the specialized area of project funds accounting.

  • Can work with minimal guidance and supervision.

  • Adds value to team-based activities in their unit; collaborates with other entities of the Institute.

  • Acts as a model or mentor for less experienced colleagues.

  • Can be expected to travel globally to any geographical area involved in their projects.

  • Follows internal procedures to ensure high standards of performance and compliance with Institutional guidelines.

  • Acts in accordance with International IDEA’s Core Values: Respect, Integrity, and Professionalism.

  • Integrates a rights-based approach, gender, and diversity perspective in all activities.

Reporting Line

Finance and Operations Manager, Nigeria

Education and Experience

  • University degree in accounting, financial management, business management or other related discipline. Full or part professional qualifications in finance and accounting, for example, ACCA, are considered an advantage.

  • A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience in accounting, financial management and compliance.

  • Experience with financial reporting, budget development, forecasting, and monitoring financial performance is essential.

  • A minimum of two (2) years experience in managing teams.

  • Knowledge and experience using ERP systems (particularly Unit4) is essential.

  • Knowledge of award and contract regulations and reporting requirements of EU and/or other major donors required.

  • Experience working in an international context, e.g., in an intergovernmental organization, considered an advantage.

  • Excellent knowledge in written and oral English is required.

Terms of Contract

  • This post is advertised subject to the confirmation of funding.

  • Local Post.

  • Fixed term appointment for two (2) years.

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