ActionAid Nigeria
(AAN) is one of ActionAid Country Programmes around the world.
ActionAid is an International Non-Governmental organization registered
in The Netherlands with headquarters in Johannesburg South Africa.
ActionAid International works in 50 countries in Africa, Asia, Europe
and the Americas. 22 of these country programmes, affiliates or
associates are in Africa and are led by Africans.
To effectively
consolidate on our country strategy, AAN is inviting applications from
qualified candidates to fill the position of Finance Officer (2
positions) based in Lagos & Abuja.
JOB TITLE: FINANCE OFFICERS (2 POSITIONS)
PERSON SPECIFICATIONS
EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS
- Degree in Accounting or Finance is essential.
- ICAN PE I certified is desirable
EXPERIENCE
- At least five (5) years post NYSC experience, three (3) of which
should have been spent in a finance position with Sound Practical
Knowledge of SUN accounting software and Spreadsheets (MS Office in
general) are essential.
- Experience in working with international development agencies is desirable.
SKILL/ABILITIES
- Attention to details; fluency in spoken and written English language;
ability to work independently and in a team & highly numerate skills
are essential.
- Excellent planning and prioritisation skills & strong analytical/problem solving skills are desirable.
PERSONAL QUALITIES
- A well developed and proven interpersonal & organisational
management skills; ability to work effectively in a diverse team
environment; creative and able to take initiative; ready to work
additional hours at crucial times and a high sense of integrity are
essential.
TO APPLY
All interested candidates should fill in the application form as
accessed from the application pack on www.actionaid-nigeria.org . The
application pack contains the Vacancy announcement, Job Description and
Application form.
ActionAid offers competitive terms of employment. Applications from
women are particularly welcome. Applications are also particularly
welcome from candidates living with HIV/AIDs (PLWHAs).
Closing date for receipt of application forms is 9th May, 2011. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Only electronically completed application forms will be entertained and should be mailed to vacancy.nigeria@actionaid.org.
Applications will ONLY be considered if submitted on AAN’s Standard Application forms.