Finance Advisor, SCALE-NSR

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 Finance Advisor, SCALE-NSR. 

Below is the job description for the role:

Position:                    Finance Advisor, SCALE-NSR                                               

Responsible to:         Head of Finance

Location :                  Abuja

Line Management :   Finance Intern

Grade :                       7

 

Overall, Purpose

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

Specific Responsibilities:

• Work with the Head of Finance and Director of Finance in the financial planning processes of the long term (three-year planning) and short term (annual budgeting) plans that feed into the National Plans.
• Preparation of Financial reports for the projects in line with the provision of the MOU.
• Support Partner Organization’s grant management process.
• Provide organizational development to partners.
• Provide capacity assessment, financial and accounting processes review, and prepare reports on partner organizations as may be assigned.
• Provide financial support to fundraising and project units.
• Monitor and review staff advances, retirements, and post hold journals.
• Support preparation of AAN staff monthly salaries and its related financials as may be assigned.
• Responsible for reconciliation of projects, bank accounts and other assigned ledgers.
• Any other duties as assigned by line manager and/or finance directorate leadership.

Key Working Relationships:

Internal:          Entire AAN staff

External:         AAN Partners and other stakeholders

 

Persons Specification:

Education/Qualifications

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

Experience

• At least four (4) years post NYSC experience, three (3) of which should have been spent in a finance position.
• Experience in implementing financial control systems is desirable.
• Development sector experience as a finance person is desirable

Skills/Abilities

• Sound practical Knowledge of any accounting software and Spreadsheets.
• Experience in using Microsoft Dynamic 365/SUN Accounting software would be an advantage.
• Ability to work well with or without supervision
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to interface effectively with other members of staff and solve problems using own initiative

Personal Qualities

• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills.
• Accuracy and attention to details
• High sense of integrity
• Willing to work additional hours at crucial times.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Effectively promote the AAN’s mission values, and objectives