Admin and Finance Officer at The Chen Teen & Youth Development Initiative (CTYDI)

The Chen Teen & Youth Development Initiative (CTYDI) is a non-governmental charitable organization based in Abuja, poised to build a purpose-driven generation of young people empowered and motivated to impact the society in which they live, through the provision of wholesome alternatives.

Job Title: Admin and Finance Officer

Location: Abuja (FCT)

Employment Type: Full-time

Description

• The Administrative and Finance Officer will oversee day-to-day administrative and financial operations of CTYDI.
• This role is critical in ensuring operational excellence, compliance with donor requirements, proper documentation, and financial transparency to support program delivery and sustainability.

Key Responsibilities
Financial Management:

• Set up and maintain a functional financial management system for CTYDI including a finance manual.
• Prepare and maintain financial reports, statements, and records in accordance with accounting standards.
• Monitor project budgets, track expenditures, and ensure alignment with approved budgets.
• Process payments, bank reconciliations, retirements, and financial documentation.
• Manage petty cash and ensure accurate record-keeping of all transactions.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for internal and donor review.
• Assist in external and internal audit processes.

Administrative Duties:

• Manage office inventory, supplies, and procurement processes.
• Maintain staff records, contracts, and documentation in compliance with labor regulations.
• Coordinate logistics for meetings, trainings, field visits, and outreach events.
• Ensure documentation and archiving of program reports, activity memos, and compliance documents.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and administrative needs of staff and volunteers.

Compliance and Reporting:

• Ensure proper documentation of expenses with supporting receipts and approvals.
• Ensure adherence to the organization’s financial and administrative policies.
• Support activities reporting by providing timely financial data.
• Ensure CTYDI is compliant with statutory requirements (taxes, pensions, CAC filings).

Support to Program Teams:

• Assist in budget planning for events, workshops, and trainings.
• Monitor financial aspects of project implementation and flag variances.
• Support project leads with resource planning and expense tracking.

Qualifications and Experience

• A Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 – 3 years of experience in finance and administration within a non-profit or NGO setting.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage, Excel).
• Strong understanding of Nigerian tax laws, payroll processing, and NGO financial regulations.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and multitask across projects.

Desirable Attributes:

• Experience in supporting donor-funded projects (e.g., faith-based, educational, or youth-development programs).
• Strong ethical standards and attention to detail.
• A passion for youth development, education, or community transformation.
• Fluency in English (spoken and written).

Application Closing Date
15th August, 2025.

How to Apply: Interested and qualified candidates should Click here to apply online

Note: You will be required to upload your CV and Cover Letter on the form, it is advisable you prepare this before opening the form.