ActionAid is an International Non-Governmental organisation registered in The Netherlands and headquartered in Johannesburg South Africa. ActionAid International works in 45 countries in Africa, Asia, Europe and the Americas. 25 of these country programmes, affiliates or associates are in Africa and are led by Africans. All country programmes have since 2003 been operating as equal partners with equal say on how we operate.
ActionAid was founded in 1972 as Action in Distress. It also commenced operations on the continent of Africa in 1972 and in Nigeria since 1999.eradicate injustices and poverty in the world.
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
JOB 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.
JOB 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.
HOW 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).
NOTE: 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.
DEADLINE: 9th May, 2011.
