Operations Assistant (Finance and Admin) Job at Peace Shapers

Peace Shapers is a registered nonprofit organization in Nigeria with a clear mission: to tackle school violence and empower children as proactive peace-builders through peace education, advocacy, and service-learning initiatives.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Operations Assistant (Finance and Admin)

Job Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time

Position Overview


  • The Operations Assistant (Finance and Admin) will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of Peace Shapers’ administrative and financial functions.
  • This role combines finance management with administrative support to help maintain our organization’s daytoday activities.
  • The ideal candidate is detailoriented, organized, and committed to supporting the mission of Peace Shapers.

Key Responsibilities

  • Finance Management: Assist in processing invoices, tracking expenditures, and preparing financial reports.
  • Administrative Support: Manage daily office operations, including scheduling, recordkeeping, and handling correspondence.
  • Compliance: Ensure financial and administrative procedures are followed, and assist with documentation for audits.
  • General Support: Provide assistance to the COO and other team members with project management and operational tasks as needed.

Qualifications

  • A Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • Previous experience in finance, administration, or operations, preferably within a nonprofit organization.
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and financial software such as QuickBooks.
  • Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy in managing financial data.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fastpaced environment.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: admin@peaceshapersafrica.org using “Operations Assistant (Finance and Admin) Application – [Your Name].” as the subject of the mail. The following documents must have

  • A brief cover letter outlining your interest in the position and relevant experience.
  • A current resume or CV.
  • Contact information for two professional references.

Note

  • Application that do not follow the above instructionss will not be considered.
  • Only successful candidate will be contacted. 
  • Please note that this is an unpaid volunteer position.