Finance Consultant, Renewed Women’s Voice & Leadership (RWVL) at ActionAid Nigeria

Job Requisition ID: act-27976

Job Purpose


The post holder will ensure maintenance of adequate financial integrity in supporting quality and timely data input for generation of financial reports and review and analyze accounting ledgers.
S/he will also contribute to strengthening the internal control and accounting systems of ActionAid Nigeria and partner organizations.


Specific Responsibilities


Support team members in the review of Partners' reports.
Attend to project-specific internal/external audits.
Work with other members of the project team in planning and forecasting.
Follow through ActionAid Nigeria communication procedures with donors and implementing partners.
Review, reconcile and post hold partners report.
Strictly adhere to AA Nigeria policies and procedures and observance with agreement of donor Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) of the project as required of Global Affairs Canada
Support RWVL team in providing organizational development support to Implementing partner organizations.
Support capacity assessment, financial and accounting processes, and prepare reports on partner organizations as may be assigned by the Finance Advisor.
Review and posting of vouchers.
Maintain Project Asset Register & keep it up-to-date.
Support team in carrying out asset verification exercise for all Project assets
Provide support during Project & Partner budget planning
Monitor and review staff advances, retirements, and post-hold journals.
Provide support in reconciliation of projects, bank accounts and other assigned ledgers
Maintenance of cloud-based balance sheet and Partner grant tracker
Maintain project document archive (soft copy & hard copy)
Any other duties assigned by line manager.


Key Working Relationships:


Internal: Entire AAN staff
External: Donors, Partners, external auditors, and government agencies


Persons Specification
Education/Qualifications


First Degree in Accounting / Finance.
Relevant accounting professional certification (ICAN, ACCA etc) is desirable.


Experience


At least three (3) years post NYSC experience of which should have been spent in a finance position.
Experience in implementing financial control systems
Sound practical Knowledge of any accounting software and Spreadsheets
Development sector experience as a finance person is desirable
Experience working with subgrantees is desirable


Skills/Abilities:


Excellent communication skills.
Accuracy and attention to details.
Excellent interpersonal & negotiation skills.
Ability to work well with or without supervision.
Ability to multitask.


Personal Qualities:


High sense of integrity
Accuracy and attention to details.
Willingness to work additional hours when necessary.
Effectively promote AAN's mission values, and objectives.



Remuneration


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