Job Overview

UNICEF Nigeria is hiring a Senior Finance Associate G-7 in Abuja. Apply for a finance role supporting payments, reporting, reconciliation, and financial compliance.

Senior Finance Associate, G-7 at UNICEF Nigeria – Abuja

UNICEF Nigeria is seeking a Senior Finance Associate (G-7) to support effective financial management, payment processing, reporting, and compliance activities within its programmes in Abuja.

This position is suitable for finance professionals with strong experience in accounting operations, financial records management, reconciliation, and data accuracy. The successful candidate will help ensure that financial transactions are processed correctly and follow UNICEF’s established financial policies and procedures.

Working within a global humanitarian and development organisation, the role provides an opportunity to contribute to programmes that support children’s rights and public health initiatives, including activities connected to the Polio programme.

Job Overview

Position: Senior Finance Associate, G-7
Organisation: UNICEF Nigeria
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Employment Type: Contract
Experience Required: Minimum 7 years
Job Category: Finance / Accounting / Audit

About UNICEF Nigeria

UNICEF works to protect children’s rights, support their basic needs, and create opportunities for children to reach their full potential.

In Nigeria, UNICEF collaborates with government institutions, communities, and partners to strengthen programmes focused on child health, education, protection, nutrition, and other areas that improve children’s wellbeing.

Role Summary

The Senior Finance Associate will provide specialised support across finance functions, ensuring accurate processing of transactions, proper documentation, timely reporting, and compliance with UNICEF financial requirements.

Reporting to the Finance Manager, and working with programme teams including the Polio Team, the role involves managing payment records, supporting financial reconciliations, responding to transaction queries, and helping improve finance processes.

The position requires strong attention to detail, confidence working with financial data, and the ability to manage multiple transactions while maintaining accuracy.

Key Responsibilities

Payment Processing and Financial Verification

The Senior Finance Associate will support the review and processing of programme-related payments.

Responsibilities include:

• Reviewing payment requests to confirm completeness and accuracy.
• Verifying financial information before transactions are processed.
• Supporting payment updates and resolving discrepancies.
• Confirming successful transfers to beneficiaries or approved accounts.
• Ensuring payment activities follow internal control procedures.

The role requires careful handling of financial information and timely resolution of payment issues.

Maintain Financial Records and Monitoring Systems

The position will support accurate financial record management.

Key duties include:

• Updating payment records and monitoring systems.
• Maintaining transaction data related to programme activities.
• Reconciling payments, balances, statements, and financial records.
• Reviewing supporting documents to ensure accuracy.
• Keeping organised records for reporting and audit purposes.

Strong Excel and data management skills are important for this responsibility.

Reporting and Financial Analysis Support

The Senior Finance Associate will contribute to regular and special financial reporting requirements.

Responsibilities include:

• Preparing recurring financial reports.
• Supporting budget preparation activities.
• Providing information required for audits and financial reviews.
• Assisting with financial analysis and reconciliation exercises.
• Preparing cost estimates when required.

Accurate reporting helps programme teams make informed financial decisions.

Support Financial Closure Activities

The role will assist with completing financial processes at important reporting periods.

This includes:

• Supporting year-end financial closure activities.
• Helping complete payments before grant expiry deadlines.
• Ensuring outstanding transactions are reviewed and resolved.
• Supporting financial documentation requirements.

Coordinate With Partners and Financial Service Providers

The Senior Finance Associate will communicate with internal and external stakeholders to resolve finance-related issues.

Responsibilities include:

• Liaising with UNICEF finance teams and service providers.
• Following up on failed payments and transaction issues.
• Supporting corrections to financial records.
• Working with financial institutions on operational matters.
• Monitoring payment processes and reporting requirements.

Banking and Reconciliation Support

The position will assist with banking-related finance activities.

Duties include:

• Supporting bank reconciliation processes.
• Obtaining relevant banking information when required.
• Monitoring changes in banking procedures and requirements.
• Preparing financial information related to office accounts.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants should have:

• At least secondary education in a relevant field.
• A minimum of seven years of professional experience in financial management, accounting, or related areas.
• Knowledge of financial principles and procedures.
• Experience managing financial data and preparing reports.
• Strong Excel and data handling skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.

Candidates with experience in international organisations, humanitarian programmes, or development settings may have an advantage.

Technical Skills and Competencies

The ideal candidate should demonstrate:

• Knowledge of accounting and financial management practices.
• Ability to review and process financial transactions accurately.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Good problem-solving ability.
• Experience working with spreadsheets and financial databases.
• Ability to manage confidential financial information.
• Good organisational and time management skills.

Experience using platforms such as HOPE Platform or similar financial management systems would be beneficial.

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

Additional advantages include:

• Experience working within the UN system or international development organisations.
• Experience supporting programmes in humanitarian or fragile settings.
• Knowledge of another UN language such as French, Arabic, Chinese, Russian, or Spanish.
• Experience working with financial systems and digital reporting tools.

Who Should Apply?

This opportunity may suit finance associates, accounting professionals, programme finance officers, and financial operations specialists who have experience managing transactions, reports, and compliance processes.

Applicants should highlight practical achievements such as improving financial accuracy, supporting audits, managing payment processes, or strengthening financial reporting systems.

Application Process

Interested and qualified candidates !should  Go to UNICEF on jobs.unicef.org to apply

Application Deadline: August 11, 2026

Applicants should ensure their CV clearly demonstrates:

• Financial management experience.
• Accounting and reconciliation skills.
• Experience with reporting systems.
• Data management ability.
• Work with development, humanitarian, or international organisations where applicable.

Application Tips

For finance roles within international organisations, applicants should focus on measurable experience.

Examples of useful information to include in a CV:

• Number or type of transactions managed.
• Financial systems used.
• Reporting responsibilities handled.
• Audit support experience.
• Examples of improving accuracy or efficiency.

Clear evidence of financial responsibility can help recruiters understand your suitability for the role.