- Company: Centre for Newborn Health Research and Innovation (CeNHRI)
- Location: Ekiti
- Job type: Full-time
About the role
The Centre for Newborn Health Research and Innovation (CeNHRI) is seeking a Finance Assistant to join its team in Ekiti. As Nigeria’s first dedicated institution for newborn health research, CeNHRI focuses on simulation-based clinical training and evidence-driven policy. This position reports directly to the Finance and Grant Manager and plays a key part in maintaining the organization’s financial integrity and grant compliance.
Responsibilities
- Maintain accurate records of daily financial transactions and support routine bank and cash reconciliations.
- Prepare payment requests and compile supporting documentation according to approved procedures.
- Track expenditure against approved budgets and prepare draft variance summaries for review.
- Support the preparation of donor financial reports and coordinate the collection of financial data from programme teams.
- Maintain audit trails and compile records required for internal and external audits.
- Provide financial administrative inputs to programme workplans, proposals, and concept notes.
Requirements
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Minimum of 2 years of relevant professional experience in finance, accounting, or grants administration.
- Experience with basic bookkeeping, reconciliation, and financial record-keeping.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and basic financial reporting tools.
- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks.
- Professional accounting qualification (such as ICAN or ACCA) is an added advantage.
How to apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online via the CeNHRI website.
