Finance Consultant – ActionAid

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

To apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their Applications electronically to: Jobopenings.Nigeria@actionaid.org using the Job Title and location e.g Finance Consultant – Abuja as the subject of the mail.
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Application Deadline:
10th March, 2020

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.

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