Head of Finance 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: Head of Finance

Location: Country Office, Abuja, Nigeria
Responsible to: Director of Finance
Grade: 10
Line Management: Project Finance Coordinators, Project Finance Advisors,
Treasury Advisor and Finance Consultants

Job Description

• The post holder will be a member of the ActionAid Nigeria Country Management Team (CMT) and will provide management with relevant financial information to assist in the smooth running of the organisation.
• S/he will ensure the financial and legal integrity of the organization on donor-funded projects in particular and within the framework of the policies and procedures established and the requirements of the local law.
• This post involves a full range of financial control and management activities.

Person Specification
Education / Qualifications:

• First Degree in Accounting / Finance is essential
• Master’s Degree in a relevant field is essential
• Nationally recognised Professional Accounting Qualification is essential.

Experience:

• At least 10 years post-NYSC experience is essential
• At least 6 years post professional qualification experience with 3 years in a senior position is essential
• Experience in implementing financial control systems is essential
• Experience in using SUN Accounting Systems & Spreadsheets is essential
• Experience in working with international development agencies in a similar position is desirable
• Audit firm experience is desirable
• Experience working with different cultures and nationalities is desirable.

Skills / Abilities:

• Excellent management & leadership skills
• Excellent skills in facilitation and capacity building for inter-linkages between staff, partners & stakeholders
• Ability to work without supervision
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to multitask and negotiation skills
• Ability to interface effectively with other members of staff and solve problems using own initiative.

Application Closing Date
3rd August, 2022.