Finance Officer at ActionAid Nigeria (AAN)

ActionAid Nigeria (AAN) is a not for profit, non-governmental entity registered with the Nigeria Corporate Affairs Commission. It commenced operations in Nigeria in 1999, while the programmatic operations commenced in January 2000 through a Country Agreement signed with the National Planning Commission of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

ActionAid is an anti-poverty agency that prioritises works with the poor and excluded; 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 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 the Americas.

ActionAid Nigeria (AAN) is inviting applications from qualified candidates to fill the position of Finance Officer.

Job Title: Finance Officer

Location: Lagos

Job Description
ActionAid Nigeria is inviting applications from qualified candidates to fill the position of Finance officer, to support in the implementation of Strengthening Citizen’s Engagement with Electoral Process (SCEEP) Project.

Person Specifications
Education/Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting or Finance is essential.
• Chartered Accounting Professional Certification is desirable

Experience

• At least five (5) years post NYSC experience, three (3) of which should have been spent in a finance position with Sound Practical Knowledge of SUN accounting software and Spreadsheets (MS Office in general) are essential.
• Experience in working with international development agencies is desirable.

Skill/Abilities

• Attention to details; fluency in spoken and written English language; ability to work independently and in a team & highly numerate skills are essential.
• Excellent planning and prioritisation skills & strong analytical/problem solving skills are desirable.

Personal Qualities

• A well developed and proven interpersonal & organisational management skills; ability to work effectively in a diverse team environment; creative and able to take initiative; ready to work additional hours at crucial times and a high sense of integrity are essential.

Application Closing Date
18th August, 2014

How to Apply
All interested candidates should Click here to complete the application form and send as an MSWord attachment to: [email protected] Only Electronically submitted forms will be entertained. Scanned application forms will be disregarded.

Subject line of emails must state clearly the Name of Applicant and Job Title of position applied for e.g. Ibrahim, Joy: Finance Officer

ActionAid offers competitive terms of employment. Applications from women are particularly welcome.

Closing date for receipt of applications is 18th August, 2014. While we respect all applicants, interview date will be communicated only to short listed candidates.