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 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.
Specific Responsibilities
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
Persons Specification
Education/Qualifications:
Essential:
First Degree in Accounting/Finance
Desirable:
Relevant accounting professional certification. E.g ICAN
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
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
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
Key Working Relationships:
Internal: All AAN staff
External: AAN Partners and other stakeholders.
Application Closing Date
5th February, 2020.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should download, complete the Application Form below and send it together with their Applications in an MS Word attachment to: [email protected] using the Job Title and location e.g Finance Advisor - Abuja as the subject of the mail.
Only electronically submitted forms will be considered. Scanned application forms will be disregarded.
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.