Vacancy Announcement- Finance Advisor, Migration and Reintegration Project - Abuja

ActionAid is an anti-poverty agency that prioritises work with people living in poverty and exclusion; promoting values and commitment in civil society, institutions and Governments with the aim of achieving structural changes in order to eradicate injustices and poverty in the world. ActionAid Nigeria is an affiliate of ActionAid International, an International Non-Governmental organisation registered in The Netherlands with its headquarters in Johannesburg, South Africa. ActionAid International works in more than 40 countries in Africa, Asia, Europe and the Americas.

ActionAid Nigeria is inviting applications from qualified candidates to fill the following positions within the organisation:

Finance Advisor, Migration and Reintegration Project - Abuja

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 for the Migration and Reintegration Project. S/he will also contribute to strengthening the internal control and accounting systems of AAN and partner organizations.

Person Specifications

Education/Qualifications

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

Experience

• At least five (5) years post NYSC experience in related finance position is essential.
• Experience working on a multi-country project 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 interpersonal and communications
• Proven skills in training and developing staff and partners.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent multi-tasking, negotiation, and communications skills

To apply, kindly complete relevant application form accessed from https://nigeria.actionaid.org/jobs Application form should be sent in an MSWord attachment to Vacancy.Nigeria@actionaid.org. Only electronically submitted forms will be considered. Submitted or Scanned CVs will be disregarded.

Please refer to the website - https://nigeria.actionaid.org/jobs for appropriate detailed job descriptions and application forms.

Subject line of emails must state clearly, job title of position applied for and location e.g., Finance Advisor, Migration and Reintegration Project - Abuja

ActionAid offers competitive terms of employment. Applications from young people, women, persons with disability and candidates from the Northeast and Northwest are particularly encouraged. 

Closing date for receipt of applications is 11th December 2024. While we respect all applicants, interview dates will be communicated only to shortlisted candidates.

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