ActionAid works with poor people in over 40 countries across the world. Our goal? To end poverty. We believe in doing things differently. We know that with the right opportunities, poor people will find their own solutions – and build new lives. ActionAid Nigeria commenced programmatic operations in January 2000 after a Country appraisal which found poverty in the midst of plenty. We commenced work then through a Country Agreement signed with the National Planning Commission of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Our works are currently spread across 26 states of the federation.
- Job Type: Full Time
- Qualification: BA/BSc/HND
- Experience: 5 years
- Location: Abuja
- Job Field: Finance / Accounting / Audit
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 for Strategic Partnerships for Agroecology and Climate Justice in West Africa (SPAC-West Africa) project.
- 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 on the financial planning processes of the long term (three-year planning) and short term (annual budgeting) plans that feed into the National Plans.
- Provide overall finance and accounting work for the Strategic Partnerships for Agroecology and Climate Justice in West Africa (SPAC-West Africa) project, supporting and harmonizing financial reports of Nigeria, Liberia and Senegal (Nigeria at 60% of time and Liberia and Senegal at 40% of time)
- 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 partner’s organisations’ grant management process.
- Provide organizational development support to Implementing partner organisations.
- Support capacity assessment, financial and accounting processes review, and prepare reports on partner organizations as may be assigned by the Head of Finance
- 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
- Support AA Nigeria Month-end Procedures
- Any other duties as assigned by line manager and Management.
Key Working Relationships
- Internal: Entire AAN staff
- External: Partners, donor, SPAC-West Africa and other stakeholders
Persons Specification
Educational Qualifications
Essential:
- First Degree in Accounting / Finance
Desirable:
- Relevant accounting professional certification. E.g., ICAN
Experience:
Essential:
- At least five (5) years post NYSC experience in a related finance position.
- Experience working on a multi-country project.
- Experience in implementing financial control systems
Desirable:
- Development sector experience as a finance person
Skills / Abilities:
- 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
Personal Qualities:
- Excellent interpersonal and communications skills
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Application Form in an MS Word attachment format to: [email protected] using the position title and location, E.G (Programme Officer, Strategic Partnerships for Agroecology and Climate Justice in West Africa (SPAC-West Africa), Nigeria – Abuja) as the subject of the mail.
Note
- Only electronically submitted forms will be considered.
- Submitted or Scanned CVs will be disregarded.
- ActionAid offers competitive terms of employment.
- Applications from women and candidates from the Northeast and Northwest are particularly encouraged.
- While we respect all applicants, interview dates will be communicated only to shortlisted candidates.
