Head of Finance at ActionAid Nigeria

Job Description

• The post holder will be a member of the ActionAid Nigeria Country Management Team (CMT) and will provide management with relevant financial information to assist in the smooth running of the organisation.
• S/he will ensure the financial and legal integrity of the organization on donor-funded projects in particular and within the framework of the policies and procedures established and the requirements of the local law.
• This post involves a full range of financial control and management activities.

Person Specification
Education / Qualifications:

• First Degree in Accounting / Finance is essential
• Master's Degree in a relevant field is essential
• Nationally recognised Professional Accounting Qualification is essential.

Experience:

• At least 10 years post-NYSC experience is essential
• At least 6 years post professional qualification experience with 3 years in a senior position is essential
• Experience in implementing financial control systems is essential
• Experience in using SUN Accounting Systems & Spreadsheets is essential
• Experience in working with international development agencies in a similar position is desirable
• Audit firm experience is desirable
• Experience working with different cultures and nationalities is desirable.

Skills / Abilities:

• Excellent management & leadership skills
• Excellent skills in facilitation and capacity building for inter-linkages between staff, partners & stakeholders
• Ability to work without supervision
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to multitask and negotiation skills
• Ability to interface effectively with other members of staff and solve problems using own initiative.