Finance Consultant at ActionAid Nigeria

Responsible to: Finance Manager (Partnership Fund)
Duration: 6 months contract

Job Purpose

• The Finance Consultant will contribute to maintaining 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.

Key Duties

• Support partners and AA Nigeria in budget/forecast preparation and Implementation in line with donor requirements.
• Ensure timely release of funds to partner organizations
• Follow up to receive quarterly/bi-annual reports from partner organizations (local NGO/CBO/FBO), review of same and communicating feedback.
• Ensure timely retirement of staff advances for project activities.
• Monthly reconciliation of project expenditure and input to management accounts on cost incurred specifically for projects handled based on the various cost classifications.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of ledger balances.
• Support AAN periodic financial process and obligations
• Posting/input of transactions using SUN/VISION accounting package.
• Ensure proper documentation of all financial documents related to relevant projects.
• Prepare and submit timely financial report to donor agencies and other stakeholders.
• Ensure timely timesheet and other donor documentation requirement are complied with
• Support periodic internal and annual external audit process.
• Implement audit recommendations in relation to the relevant projects.
• Any other tasks assigned by line manager

Qualifications/Experience

• First Degree in Accounting / Economics with minimum of 3 years’ experience in the INGO/NGO sector
• A qualified Chartered Accountant or undergoing professional qualification
• Experience managing donor (DfID, EU, Foundation etc) funded related projects
• Knowledge of Accounting/ Finance cycles and taxation
• Knowledge of statutory and Internal Audit processes is desirable
• Must be computer literate with proven knowledge in Word and Excel
• Proficiency in reputable/dependable high-tech Accounting software is required
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Must have high respect for professional and personal integrity and ethically sound

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Note

• Applications from women and candidates from the North East and North West are particularly encouraged.
• While we respect all applicants, interview dates will be communicated only to shortlisted candidates.