Finance and Admin Officer Job at Facilitating Impact and Transformation

Facilitating Impact and Transformation (F.I.T) Africa is a non-profit organization dedicated to discovering, developing, and deploying young destinies so that they may fully realize their potential. Guided by core values of spirituality, purpose, and community, the foundation works to transform the lives of young people through a holistic approach that addresses academic, professional, and personal challenges.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Finance and Admin Officer
Job Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

About the Role

• The Finance & Admin Officer plays a vital role in ensuring the effective financial and administrative operations of HillCity Foundation.
• The officer will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, managing budgets, handling procurement and payments, preparing financial reports, and overseeing general office administration.
• The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, proactive, and aligned with HillCity’s mission of youth empowerment and leadership development.

Key Responsibilities
Finance Functions:

• Maintain and update financial records, ledgers, and documentation
• Process payments, reimbursements, and payroll in a timely and compliant manner
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations, donor requirements, and internal controls
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports
• Support the development and monitoring of program budgets and expenditures
• Assist with financial audits and provide relevant documentation and support

Administration Functions:

• Manage day-to-day administrative tasks and ensure smooth office operations
• Handle procurement processes, including sourcing, quotations, and vendor relationships
• Maintain accurate documentation of purchases, contracts, and service agreements
• Coordinate logistics for meetings, trainings, and organizational events

Requirements

• A Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience in finance and administration
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial management
• Proficiency in MS Excel and at least one accounting software (e.g. QuickBooks, Xero, Sage)
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills
• Excellent attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Experience working with non-profits or donor-funded projects is an advantage

Our Ideal Candidate

• The ideal candidate for this role is not only highly skilled in finance and administration, but also passionate about using their expertise to support a purpose-driven organization. You are detail-oriented and dependable, with a proven ability to manage multiple responsibilities efficiently.
• You understand the importance of accuracy in financial reporting and the value of strong administrative systems in driving organizational effectiveness.
• You are someone who takes initiative, communicates clearly, and works well both independently and as part of a team. You bring a solutions-oriented mindset, are comfortable working in a dynamic and evolving environment, and are excited about supporting the back-end operations that help empower young people to thrive.

You’ll thrive in this role if you:

• Take ownership of your work and consistently meet deadlines
• Value transparency, precision, and integrity
• Are adaptable, organized, and resourceful
• Believe in HillCity’s mission and want to be part of building something meaningful

Note

• For more information about the role or an informal and confidential discussion, potential applicants may contact: admin@fit.africa
• Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the ideal candidate is found. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply early.