Finance Advisor, SCALE-NSR 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 Advisor, SCALE-NSR

Location: Abuja

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 Head of Finance and Director of Finance in the financial planning processes of the long term (three-year planning) and short term (annual budgeting) plans that feed into the National Plans.
• Preparation of Financial reports for the projects in line with the provision of the MOU.
• Support Partner Organization’s grant management process.
• Provide organizational development to partners.
• Provide capacity assessment, financial and accounting processes review, and prepare reports on partner organizations as may be assigned.
• Provide financial support to fundraising and project units.
• Monitor and review staff advances, retirements, and post hold journals.
• Support preparation of AAN staff monthly salaries and its related financials as may be assigned.
• Responsible for reconciliation of projects, bank accounts and other assigned ledgers.
• Any other duties as assigned by line manager and/or finance directorate leadership.

Key Working Relationships:

• Internal: Entire AAN staff
• External: AAN Partners and other stakeholders.

Persons Specification
Education/Qualifications:

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

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 is desirable.
• Development sector experience as a finance person is desirable.

Skills/Abilities

• Sound practical Knowledge of any accounting software and Spreadsheets.
• Experience in using Microsoft Dynamic 365/SUN Accounting software would be an advantage.
• 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.

Application Closing Date
16th February, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online