ActionAid (AA) Nigeria is an affiliate of ActionAid International, which is a global alliance of organisations working towards achieving a world without poverty and injustice in which every person enjoys the right to a life with dignity. As a large and visible development organisation, we work in more than 40 countries in Africa, Asia, Europe and America. Our expertise lies in community-led approaches to development and working through partnerships with the poor and other grass root organisations.
Location: Abuja
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.
Specific Responsibilities
- Work with the Head of Finance and Director of Finance in the financial planning processes of the long term (three-year planning) and short term (annual budgeting) plans that feed into the National Plans.
- Preparation of Financial reports for the projects in line with the provision of the MOU.
- Support Partner Organization’s grant management process.
- Provide organizational development to partners.
- Provide capacity assessment, financial and accounting processes review, and prepare reports on partner organizations as may be assigned.
- Provide financial support to fundraising and project units.
- Monitor and review staff advances, retirements, and post hold journals.
- Support preparation of AAN staff monthly salaries and its related financials as may be assigned.
- Responsible for reconciliation of projects, bank accounts and other assigned ledgers.
- Any other duties as assigned by line manager and/or finance directorate leadership.
Key Working Relationships:
- Internal: Entire AAN staff
- External: AAN Partners and other stakeholders.
Persons Specification
Education/Qualifications:
- First Degree in Accounting / Finance
- Relevant accounting professional certification is desirable
Experience:
- 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 is desirable.
- Development sector experience as a finance person is desirable.
Skills/Abilities
- Sound practical Knowledge of any accounting software and Spreadsheets.
- Experience in using Microsoft Dynamic 365/SUN Accounting software would be an advantage.
- 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.
Personal Qualities:
- 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.
Application Closing Date
16th February, 2026.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
