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Contract type: Full-time, 12‑month renewable (subject to funding & performance)
Salary: ₦200,000 – ₦320,000 gross per month (depending on experience)
Location: Kano City, Nigeria (hybrid; minimum 3 days per week in office)
Reports to: Director of Operations
Apply here: https://tally.so/r/w2ZNW9
Deadline: 26 May 2025
About Samu Lafiya Initiative for Development (aka. Lafiya Nigeria or Lafiya)
Samu Lafiya Initiative for Development is a global health non-profit organisation that offers an innovative and highly cost-effective solution to provide universal access to contraception. We work with female health professionals (Lafiya Sisters) to spread awareness of the benefits of family planning in their local communities and provide last-mile delivery of contraception. We operate in hard-to-reach communities that otherwise do not have access to contraceptive products and information. We currently run our core programme across four states in northern Nigeria, managing 280 Lafiya Sisters. In addition to our direct community work, we are building our own supply chain to address widespread supply challenges in Nigeria and are partnering with government stakeholders to realise sustainable financing models for the procurement of contraception. To date, we have supported more than 100,000 women through our innovative last-mile approach.
Lafiya is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We highly encourage women candidates to apply.
Position Overview
The Finance & Compliance Officer safeguards the organisation’s resources by delivering robust financial management, ensuring full compliance with Nigerian laws and internal policies, driving risk‑management efforts, and providing targeted administrative support that keeps the office running smoothly.
Responsibilities
Finance
- Maintain accurate, timely records of all daily financial transactions in the organisation’s cloud-based financial system (a combination of tools including Xero and Airtable).
- Process supplier invoices, staff reimbursements and per‑diem requests; prepare payment batches for approval.
- Issue monthly payroll for Nigeria‑based staff in accordance with schedules from Programme Officers; calculate statutory deductions, withhold and remit PAYE, pension, NSITF, ITF, NHF and any other compulsory payments to the relevant Nigerian authorities.
- Reconcile bank, mobile‑money and petty‑cash accounts weekly; investigate and resolve variances.
- Ensure receipts and payment documents are up-to-date and attached to any transaction.
- Update internal dashboards and trackers with current financial data, and prepare monthly management accounts and cash‑flow forecasts.
- Manage restricted and unrestricted grant budgets, maintain grant‑tracking tools, and prepare donor‑specific financial reports, reconciliations and variance analyses in full compliance with each award’s terms.
- Assist with annual budgeting and quarterly re‑forecasting.
- Thoroughly understand compliance requirements with Nigerian regulations and support external audits.
Compliance & Risk
- Monitor internal controls and verification checks on expenditure and procurement.
- Ensure adherence to all applicable Nigerian regulations (FIRS taxes, PENCOM, NSITF, ITF, NHF, CAC/Incorporated Trustee requirements) and the organisation’s internal finance and anti‑fraud policies.
- Be familiar with donor and partner agreements to proactively identify instances of possible breaches with agreements’ conditions and expectations.
- Conduct periodic internal reviews and spot checks; investigate any compliance breaches and recommend corrective actions.
- Prepare and submit compliance reports to management or other stakeholders, as needed
- Deliver or coordinate regular training and communications to build staff awareness of compliance obligations.
Administration
- Manage inventory of office supplies and certain program assets (e.g. laptops, mobile phones); coordinate procurement and maintenance.
- Maintain organised digital and physical filing systems; keep organisational databases current.
- Act as first point of contact for staff queries on finance & admin procedures.
- Arrange purchases (e.g. flights, accommodation, workshop venues) in line with procurement policy, negotiating with local suppliers to secure best value for money.
- Receive, distribute and archive incoming/outgoing correspondence (letters, emails, packages).
- Perform other ad‑hoc tasks assigned by management.
Who are we looking for?
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field
- ≥3 years in a similar role; experience in NGO or donor‑funded projects advantageous
Skills
- Sound knowledge of Nigerian accounting standards, Nigerian tax and employment regulations, compliance requirements as they pertain to NGOs and Incorporated Trustee entities.
- Proficiency with Google Workspace (especially Google Sheets), Xero accounting software, Airtable, Slack and online-based payment processing systems (e.g. VertoFX).
- Strong analytical and numerical ability; meticulous attention to detail; high integrity and ability to handle confidential data; excellent organisational and problem‑solving skills
- Fluency in spoken and written English and Hausa.
Personal Qualities
- Passionate commitment to Lafiya’s mission of expanding universal access to contraception.
- Able to work from Kano City office at least 3 days/week; occasional travel within Nigeria
Why should you apply?
- Your work will directly contribute to saving lives by improving access to contraception and advancing public health in underserved communities.
- You will work in a mission-driven, motivated team.
- You’ll grow alongside a young, ambitious organisation poised for significant expansion in the coming years, giving you opportunities for personal and professional growth as well as a chance to leave a lasting mark on Lafiya’s work.
- Benefits include 30 days of paid annual leave, fully paid maternity leave, and some flexibility in how and when you work.
What is the recruitment process for this role?
- Our application process is a little bit different from others you’ve likely experienced. We seek to gather as much information about your capabilities as possible, and so there will be multiple stages:
- Stage 1: Application Form. This collects basic information (like your CV), but there is also a multiple-choice quiz designed to test your suitability for the role.
- Stage 2: Test Task. This will be a more involved 1-2 hour task, designed to closely resemble your duties in the actual job.
- Stage 3: Interview. This is the final stage, after which we’ll make offers. All candidates will be asked the same questions, and you’ll get the questions in advance.
- You can start the Stage 1 process by completing the application form linked at the top of this page (or here, for convenience).
Should you have any questions about the process or this job description, please contact the Operations Team via [email protected]
How to apply
Apply via our application form
