Finance Officer at the Achieving Health Nigeria Initiative (AHNi)

Achieving Health Nigeria Initiative (AHNi) is an indigenous non-governmental organization that promotes socio-economic development by supporting a broad range of global health interventions, education, and economic initiatives in Nigeria.

In anticipation of The Partnership for Learning for All in Nigeria (PLANE) project which focuses on “improving basic education and tackling fundamental system constraints by raising the quality of teaching and learning” in key state areas (Kano, Kaduna, Jigawa & Abuja) and to strengthen our operations and interventions in the country, we are seeking qualified candidates for the position below:

Job Title: Finance Officer

Location: Abuja
Job Category: Fixed Term

Job Description

• Under the direction of the Project Lead, the Finance Officer shall assume responsibility of coordinating finance deliverables including administrative and accounting responsibilities. And will ensure compliance with the contractual financial and administrative requirements of the organization as well as budget monitoring and tracking.
• H/She will also ensure adequate record keeping of all books of accounts, prepare monthly and annually financial reports for the project.

Minimum Recruitment Standards

• BS / BA Degree in Accounting, Finance and Business Administration or its recognized equivalent, and 3 - 5 years relevant experience.
• Or MS/MA degree in Accounting, Finance and Business Administration or its recognized equivalent, and 1 - 3 years relevant experience.
• Minimum of 1-3 years’ experience in accounting related to international development programs.
• Familiarity with donor-funded programs and non-governmental organizations in Nigeria is an advantage. CPA, ACA, ICAN or recognized equivalent is an advantage. Demonstrated success in multicultural environments is an advantage.
• Familiarity with Nigerian public sector, NGOs, and CBOs.
• Excellent Interpersonal skills, cross cultural and collaborative.
• Outstanding communication skills (Oral and Written).

Application Closing Date
12th October, 2021.