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.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Finance Officer, Women’s Voice and Leadership (WVL-N) Project
Location: Abuja
Responsible to: WVL Finance Coordinator
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 ActionAid Nigeria and partner organizations.
Specific Responsibilities
- Assists in the preparation of financial reports as required by the project.
- Attend to project specific internal/external audit.
- Monitor Partner Budget implementation and performance.
- Work with the Head of Finance and Project Lead on the financial planning processes of the long term (three-year planning) and short term (annual budgeting) plans that feed into the National Plans.
- Work with other members of the project team in planning and forecasting.
- Follow through ActionAid 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 organizations’ grant management process.
- Provide organizational development support to Implementing partnerorganizations.
- Support capacity assessment, financial and accounting processes review, and prepare reports on partner organizations as may be assigned by line manager or Head of Finance.
- Provide financial support to fundraising and proposal writing for the organization.
- 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.
Key Working Relationships:
- Internal: All AAN staff
- External: AAN Partners and other stakeholders.
Attributes / Skills
Education / Qualifications
Essential:
- First degree in Accounting / Finance.
Desirable:
- Relevant accounting professional certification.
Experience:
Essential:
- At least three (3) years post NYSC experience, which should have been spent in a finance position.
- Experience in implementing financial control systems.
- Sound practical Knowledge of any accounting software and Spreadsheets.
Desirable:
- Development sector experience as a finance person.
Skills / Abilities:
Essential:
- Accuracy and attention to details
- Excellent interpersonal & negotiation skills
- Ability to work well with or without supervision.
Personal Qualities:
Essential:
- High sense of integrity
- Effectively promote AAN’s mission values, and objectives.
Remuneration
ActionAid offers competitive terms of employment.
Application Closing Date
19th April, 2023.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should complete the Application Form below and send as an MS Word attachment to: [email protected] using the Job Title and Location eg: “Finance Officer, Women’s Voice and Leadership (WVL-N) project – Abuja” as the subject of the email.
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Note
- Only electronically submitted forms will be considered. Submitted or Scanned CVs will be disregarded.
- 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.
