Finance Coordinator at ActionAid 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 Coordinator, Citizens’ Led Engagements on Judicial Accountability in Post Election Justice Delivery in Nigeria, (CLEAP Justice Project)

Location: Abuja
Responsible to: Head of Finance
Grade: 8

Job Summary

• We are inviting applications from qualified candidates to fill the position of Finance Coordinator, Citizens’ Led Engagements on Judicial Accountability in Post Election Justice Delivery in Nigeria, (CLEAP Justice Project) - Abuja
• The Finance Coordinator will ensure the financial and legal integrity of the organization within the framework of the policies and procedures established and the requirements of the local law.
• S/he will be involved in financial management of AAN and support in making key financial decisions on AAN projects as well as provide input into AAN annual plans and reports.

Person Specification
Education/Qualifications:

• First Degree in Finance / Accounting is essential.
• Membership of professional accounting body is desirable.
• Master's Degree in a relevant field is desirable.

Experience:

• Minimum of seven (7) years’ work experience, four (4) of which should be in related finance field is essential.
• Experience in managing donor funded grants and supporting partner organisations is essential.
• Experience working in the INGO sector as an Accountant is desirable.

Skill / Abilities

• Strong financial expertise and familiarity in management and accounting practices.
• Project management skills.
• Ability to work with accounting software.
• Proven experience in implementing financial and administrative control systems.
• Proven skills in training and developing staff.
• Excellent knowledge of Excel, Word & Outlook (MS Office in general)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent multi-tasking, negotiation, and communications skills.

Remuneration
ActionAid offers competitive terms of employment.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should complete the Application Form below and send as an MS Word attachment to: Jobopenings.Nigeria@actionaid.org using the Job Title and Location eg: "Finance Coordinator, CLEAP - Abuja" as the subject of the email.

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Note

• Application form should be sent in an MSWord attachment.
• Only electronically submitted forms will be considered. Submitted or Scanned CVs will be disregarded.
• Applications from women and candidates from the Northeast and Northwest are particularly encouraged.
• While we respect all applicants, interview dates will be communicated only to shortlisted candidates.
• ActionAid is committed to preventing any form of sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse (including child abuse and adult at-risk abuse) in line with our Child Safeguarding policy, Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse; and Sexual Harassment, Exploitation and Abuse at Work Policy and Overarching SHEA and Safeguarding Policy; as well as our zero-tolerance approach to Safeguarding concerns.

Application Deadline 31st May, 2023.