Finance and Administrative Officer Job at Green Habitat Initiative (GHI)

Green Habitat Initiative (GHI) is a non-governmental organization dedicated to promoting environmental sustainability, climate resilience, and improved livelihoods across Nigeria. GHI designs and implements community-based initiatives that address climate change, renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, and green innovation.

As part of its ongoing organizational strengthening and commitment to operational excellence, GHI is seeking to engage a highly competent and experienced Finance and Administrative Officer. The officer will provide leadership in managing the organization’s financial and administrative functions, ensuring effective financial planning, regulatory compliance, and efficient internal operations that support GHI’s strategic objectives and program implementation.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Finance and Administrative Officer

Job Location: Abuja (FCT) 
Employment Type: Contract

Key Responsibilities
Financial Management and Reporting:

• Oversee all accounting transactions, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and compliance with financial regulations and internal controls.
• Supervise and reconcile accounts payable and receivable; ensure timely bank payments and maintain strong relationships with financial institutions.
• Lead the preparation and monitoring of annual and project budgets, including expenditure tracking, variance analysis, and financial forecasting.
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for management and donors.
• Coordinate annual audits and ensure the implementation of audit recommendations.

Administration and Operations:

• Ensure effective office administration, logistics coordination, procurement, and asset management across all departments.
• Supervise payroll processing, statutory deductions, and HR administrative functions like staff records, leave management, and welfare.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date administrative and financial documentation in line with organizational and statutory requirements.
• Lead the development and enforcement of financial and administrative policies and procedures.

Collaboration and Leadership:

• Work closely with senior management to support strategic planning, financial sustainability, and resource allocation.
• Collaborate with team members across departments to ensure smooth coordination of administrative, IT, and financial activities.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders, partners, and vendors to address inquiries, resolve issues, and coordinate correspondence.

Required personal competencies:

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Sustainability Knowledge: Knowledge of the sustainability agenda and its relationship with business. Must possess a strong interest in driving corporate action on sustainable development. Must have an international and innovative outlook and mindset.
• Computer/Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite (Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint). Experience using project management software (e.g., Clickup, Slack, etc) is desirable.

Qualifications and Required Experiences

• A Bachelor's and Master's (required) Degree in Accounting, Finance, or any related field is required.
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, preferably in the NGO or development sector.
• Professional certification, such as ACA or ACCA, is required.
• Strong proficiency in QuickBooks, Microsoft Excel, and other accounting software is essential.
• Good understanding and knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, financial management practices, and internal control systems.

Core Values:

• Integrity: Prioritise honest communication, ethical decision-making, accountability, and fair treatment of team members. Foster a culture of trust and reliability within the team.
• Strategic: Holds a clear, forward-thinking vision for the project and its impact. They align actions with long-term strategic objectives to drive organisational success.
• Innovation: Encouraging creative thinking and novel approaches within the project team, value the identification of efficient solutions to challenges and the continuous improvement of processes.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their application documents to: careers@greenhabitat.ng using “Finance and Administrative Officer” as the subject of the email.

Application Guidelines

• Kindly upload your CV. It should be 2 pages maximum. Name the file as CV_FirstName_LastName and in PDF format.
• We are more interested in learning about your achievements in your previous experiences than your daily tasks. We advise you to focus on 3 to 4 major achievements for each of your current/past roles.
• Cover letter. 1 page maximum. Name the file as CL_FirstName_LastName  in PDF format. 
• We will read your CV and come to know of your achievements. Therefore, your cover letter should not be a repetition of your CV. Instead, use it to succinctly inform us what unique value you will bring by joining us that is not mentioned anywhere in your application. Tell us why you will be the best candidate to manage this project.

Note

• Any file submissions that violate the submission guidelines will not be considered. 
• Ensure your contact details are updated.
• The application will close once the right candidate is found. Interested applicants are advised to apply as soon as possible.