Finance Consultant 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 invite applications from qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Finance Consultant

Location: Abuja

Description

• The Finance Consultant will contribute to maintaining 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.

Qualifications / Experience

• First Degree in Accounting / Economics with minimum of 3 years’ experience in the INGO / NGO sector
• A qualified Chartered Accountant or undergoing professional qualification
• Experience managing donor (FCDO, EU, Foundation etc) funded related projects
• Knowledge of Accounting / Finance cycles and taxation
• Knowledge of statutory and Internal Audit processes is desirable
• Must be computer literate with proven knowledge in Word and Excel
• Proficiency in reputable / dependable high-tech Accounting software is required
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Must have high respect for professional and personal integrity, and ethically sound.

Application Closing Date
10th March, 2021.