Deadline: Wednesday, 28th May 2025
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 position within the organisation:
Finance Officer – Renewed Women’s Voice and Leadership (RWVL) Project – Lagos (Re-advertised)
The post holder will ensure maintenance of adequate financial integrity in supporting quality and timely data input for generation of financial reports, review and analyse accounting ledgers. S/he will also contribute to strengthening the internal control and accounting systems of ActionAid Nigeria and partner organisations.
Person Specifications
Education/Qualifications
- First degree in Finance/Accounting is essential.
- Relevant professional accounting certification is desirable.
Experience
- At least three (3) years post NYSC experience in related finance position 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 communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Accuracy and attention to details
- Ability to multitask
To apply, kindly complete relevant application form accessed here. Application form should be sent in a MSWord attachment to Vacancy.Nigeria@actionaid.org. Only electronically submitted forms will be considered. Submitted or Scanned CVs will be disregarded. Subject line of emails must state clearly, job title of position applied for and location e.g., Finance Officer, RWVL Project – Lagos
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ActionAid offers competitive terms of employment. Applications from young people, women, persons with disability 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.