VACANCY FIR THE POSITION OF FINANCE OFFICEA AT ACTIONAID NIGERIA

ActionAid Nigeria (AAN) is a not for profit, non–governmental entity registered with the Nigeria Corporate Affairs Commission. It commenced operation in Nigeria in 1999, while the programmatic operations commences in January 2000 through a country Agreement signed with the National Planning Commission of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

ActionAid is an Anti-poverty agency that prioritises works with the poor and excluded; promoting values and commitment in civil society, institutions and governments with the world. ActionAid Nigeria is an affiliate of ActionAid International Non-Governmental Organization 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.

AAN is inviting application from qualified candidates to fill the following positions:

Position: FINANCE OFFICER, ABUJA:

The Finance Officer will support in the implementation of strengthening Citizen’s Engagement with Electoral Process (SCEEP) Project.

Person Specifications

Education/Qualifications:

·         First degree in Accounting or Finance is essential.

·         Chartered Accounting Professional Certification is desirable.

Experience:

·         At least five (5) years post NYSC experience, three(3) of which should have been spent in a finance position with Sound Practical knowledge of SUN accounting software and Spreadsheets (MS Office in general) are essential

·         Experience in working with International development agencies is desirable.

Skills/Abilities

·         Attention to details; fluency in spoken and written English language;

·         Ability to work independently and in a team and highly numerate skills are essential.

·         Strong analytical/problem solving skills are essential.

·         Excellent planning and prioritization skills are desirable.

Personal Qualities

·         A well developed, proven interpersonal and organizational management skills.

·         Ability to work effectively in a diverse team environment.

·         Creative and ability to take initiative.

·         Ability to work effectively in a diverse team environment

·         Willing to work additional hour at crucial times and a high sense of integrity are essential.

All interested candidates should complete the application form accessed from www.actionaid.org/nigeria and send as an MS Word attachment to vacancy.nigeria@actionaid.org. Only Electronically submitted forms will be entertained. Scanned application forms will be disregarded.

Subject line of emails must state clearly the Name of Application and Job title of position applied for e.g Ibrahim, Joy: Finance Officer

ActionAid offers competitive terms of employment. Applications from women are particularly welcome

Closing date for receipt of application is 18^th August, 2014. While we respect all applicants, interview date will be communicated only to shortlisted candidates.