FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER AT GREEN HABITAT INITIATIVE (GHI)

About Company:

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.

Job Description:

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.

Requirements:

• 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 Skills:

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

Salary

Application Closing Date: 21st November, 2025

Application Instructions:

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.