Assistant Director, Finance & Accounts – AIRS 006 at Anambra State Government

Requirements

• B.Sc. in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration or a related field.
• Master’s degree (MBA, MPA, MSc Finance, etc.) is highly preferred
• Professional certifications ICAN/ANAN/ACCA
• Minimum 8‑10 years of progressive finance leadership experience, with at least 4‑5 years in senior‑manager or director‑level roles within government or a public‑sector entity.
• Proven track record managing budgets, financial planning, and reporting for large departments or agencies. Internal

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate accounting records, books of accounts, and ledgers.
• Report directly to the Executive Chairman on the Financial and Budget outlook.
• Ensure the security and proper custody of all financial instruments, documents, and sensitive information.
• Compile and defend the agency’s annual budget proposals and enforce effective budgetary
• control by monitoring variances between budgeted and actual figures.
• Oversee financial reporting activities, including the preparation and timely submission of financial statements and monthly transcripts of accounts to the Office of the AccountantGeneral of the State (OAGS).
• Establish and maintain an effective audit query unit to promptly address observations and queries from internal audit, the Inspectorate Department, and the Office of the AuditorGeneral.
• Advise the Executive Chairman on technical provisions of Financial Regulations, Treasury guidelines, and Finance Circulars.
• Liaise with the Accountant-General, financial institutions, and coordinate accounting functions across AIRS field offices.
• Manage contractor services and ensure prompt settlement of vendors in line with the AIRS
• Service Charter, within the approved timeframe upon receipt of relevant documentation.