Recent Vacancies at ActionAid Nigeria, 10th December, 2018

ActionAid is an anti-poverty agency that prioritises work with people living in poverty and exclusion; promoting values and commitment in civil society, institutions and Governments with the aim of achieving structural changes in order to eradicate injustices and poverty in the world. ActionAid Nigeria (AAN) is an affiliate of ActionAid International, an International Non-Governmental organisation registered in the Netherlands with its headquarters in Johannesburg, South Africa. ActionAid International works in more than 40 countries in Africa, Asia, Europe and America. We are inviting applications from qualified candidates to fill a consultancy position within the organisation in the capacity below:     Job Title: Finance Advisor Location: Abuja Responsible to: Finance Manager (PARTNERSHIP) Grade: 6 Line Management: None Overall Purpose

• The post holder will ensure maintenance of adequate financial integrity in supporting quality and timely data input for generation of financial reports, review and analyze accounting ledgers.
• S/he will also contribute to strengthening the internal control and accounting systems of AAN and partner organizations.

• Work with the Finance Manager on the financial planning processes of the long term (three-year planning) and short term (annual budgeting) plans that feed into the National Plans.
• Assists in the preparation of financial reports as required by the project
• Attend to project specific internal/external audit
• Work with other members of the project team in planning and forecasting
• Follow through AA Nigeria communication procedures with donor and implementing partners
• Strictly adhere to AA Nigeria policies and procedures and observance with agreement or donor Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)
• Support Implementing partners organisations’ grant management process
• Provide organizational development support to Implementing partnerorganisations
• Support capacity assessment, financial and accounting processes review, and prepare reports on partner organizations as may be assigned by the Finance Manager-Partnership
• Provide financial support to fundraising and proposal writing for the organisation
• Monitor and review staff advances, retirements; and post hold journals
• Responsible for reconciliation of projects, bank accounts and other assigned ledgers
• Any other duties as assigned by line manager and Management

• First Degree in Accounting/Finance

• Relevant accounting professional certification. E.g ICAN

• At least four (4) years post NYSC experience, three (3) of which should have been spent in a finance position.
• Experience in implementing financial control systems

• Development sector experience as a finance person

• Sound Practical Knowledge of any accounting software and Spreadsheets
• Ability to work well with or without supervision
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to interface effectively with other members of staff and solve problems using own initiative

• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills
• Accuracy and attention to details
• High sense of integrity
• Willing to work additional hours at crucial times
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Effectively promote the AAN’s mission values, and objectives

• Internal: All AAN staff
• External: AAN Partners and other stakeholders.

• Finance Consultant - Abuja (6 months contract) The Finance Consultant will contribute to maintaining adequate financial integrity in supporting quality and timely data input for generation of financial reports, review and analyze accounting ledgers.
• S/he will also contribute to strengthening the internal control and accounting systems of AAN and partner organizations.

• First Degree in Accounting/Economic with minimum of 3 years’ experience in the INGO/NGO sector
• A professional qualified Chartered Accountant or undergoing professional qualification
• Experience managing donor (DfID, EU, Foundation etc) funded related projects
• Knowledge of Accounting/ Finance cycles and taxation
• Knowledge of statutory and Internal Audit processes is desirable
• Must be computer literate with proven knowledge in Word and Excel
• Proficiency in reputable/dependable high tech Accounting software is required
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Must have high respect for professional and personal integrity and ethics, confidence and mentally sound

• Subject line of emails must state clearly, job title of position applied for and location e.g. Finance Consultant - Abuja.
• ActionAid offers competitive terms of employment. Applications from women and candidates from the North East and North West are particularly encouraged.
• While we respect all applicants, interview dates will be communicated only to shortlisted candidates.