Finance Officer at ActionAid (AA) Nigeria

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 - Renewed Women’s Voice and Leadership (RWVL) Project 

Location: Lagos

Summary

• The post holder will ensure maintenance of adequate financial integrity in supporting quality and timely data input for generation of financial reports, review and analyse accounting ledgers. 
• S/he will also contribute to strengthening the internal control and accounting systems of ActionAid Nigeria and partner organisations.

Person Specifications
Education/Qualifications:

• First Degree in Finance / Accounting is essential.
• Relevant professional accounting certification is desirable.

Experience:

• At least three (3) years post NYSC experience in related finance position is essential.
• Experience in implementing financial control systems is essential.
• Development sector experience as a finance person is desirable.

Skill / Abilities:

• Sound practical knowledge of any accounting software and Spreadsheets.
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Accuracy and attention to details
• Ability to multitask.

Application Closing Date
28th May, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their Application form in a MSWord attachment to: Vacancy.Nigeria@actionaid.org using the job title and location "Finance Officer, RWVL Project - Lagos" as the subject of the mail.

Click here to download the Application Form (MS Word)

Note

• Only electronically submitted forms will be considered. 
• Submitted or Scanned CVs will be disregarded.
• ActionAid offers competitive terms of employment. 
• Applications from young people, women, persons with disability and candidates from the Northeast and Northwest are particularly encouraged.
• While we respect all applicants, interview dates will be communicated only to shortlisted candidates.
• ActionAid is committed to preventing any form of sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse (including child abuse and adult at-risk abuse) in line with our
• Child Safeguarding policy, Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse; and Sexual Harassment, Exploitation and Abuse at Work Policy and Overarching
• SHEA and Safeguarding Policy; as well as our zero-tolerance approach to Safeguarding concerns.