Jobs at ActionAid (AA) 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.

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Job Requisition ID: act-15758

Summary

• The Intern position is an opportunity offered by ActionAid Nigeria (AAN) for young graduates to earn a post-NYSC experience. It is therefore both a learning and value-adding relationship between interns and AAN.
• The intern is expected to take advantage of the space offered for experience gathering and self-development while providing quality service to ActionAid Nigeria.

Job Purpose

• The Human Resources Intern will support the Human Resources Unit and be responsible for the staff digitalisation process, managing physical documentation, filing systems, and the digital HR database.
• S/he will also support the coordination of staff welfare, insurance, and wellness initiatives, ensuring effective HR administration and employee engagement.

Specific Responsibilities

• Support the administration of staff benefits and wellness programmes, such as Health insurance (HMO,) staff insurance, and pensions.
• Manage the digitalisation and archiving of essential staff documents and records into the digital HR information system and cloud storage platform.
• Assist in maintaining the HR database, updating employee information, and supporting HR analytics and reporting.
• Support in planning and logistics for staff engagement and well-being activities (e.g., health talks, team bonding, etc.).
• Maintain and update employee records in personnel files (both electronic and hard copies).
• Provide logistical support for meetings, recruitment activities, trainings, and workshops.
• Support recruitment and employee onboarding process
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Line Manager and Head of Unit.
• of Reference and consultancies.

Key relationships:

• Internal Relationships: The Entire AAN Staff      
• External Relationships: Service providers, Partners and other stakeholders.

Persons Specifications
Education/Qualifications:

• First Degree in Business Administration / Management Sciences/Social Sciences or any relevant field.
• Membership of CIPMN or other relevant professional Institute is desirable.

Experience:

• Relevant NYSC experience in the related fields is essential.
• Minimum of 1-year experience preferably in the INGO/NGO sector
• Office administration experience is desirable.
• Experience working with international development of NGO agencies is desirable.
• Experience supporting office payments is desirable.
• Experience managing staff welfare is desirable.

Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent working knowledge of Excel, Word & Outlook (MS Office in general) & experience in handling cash.
• Excellent reporting, documentation and record-keeping skills.
• Strong communication and writing skills
• Excellent Interpersonal and multitasking skills.
• Excellent planning and prioritization skills.
• Strong analytical/problem solving skills
• Tech Savy.

Personal Qualities:

• High attention to detail and agile.
• Team player
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Must have high respect for professional, personal integrity and ethics
• Creative and takes initiative.
• Able to work effectively in a diverse team environment
• Willing to work additional hours at crucial times
• Effectively promote the AAN’s mission, values and objectives.