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ActionAid Nigeria Graduate Job Vacancies 2020 Is Out | Apply Now

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Are you a graduate or non-graduate seeking for a job opportunity in Nigeria? If yes, here’s an opportunity for you. The ActionAid (AA) Nigeria is currently recruiting to fill the available positions. Read more details below;

ActionAid (AA) Nigeria is an affiliate of ActionAid International, which is a global alliance of organisations working towards achieving a world without poverty and injustice in which every person enjoys the right to a life with dignity. As a large and visible development organisation, we work in more than 40 countries in Africa, Asia, Europe and America. Our expertise lies in community-led approaches to development and working through partnerships with the poor and other grass root organisations.

We are recruiting to fill the positions below:

Job Title: Audit Intern

Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Reporting to: Internal Auditor
Line Management: None

Job Purpose

To assist the Internal Auditor in ensuring the system of internal control is adequate to achieve management objectives in an efficient and effective manner, established procedures are being properly followed, assets are safeguarded and that resources are judiciously utilized, Management information is sound and adequate, risk management and analysis framework including those of partners are developed and enhanced.

Specific Responsibilities

Support the Internal Auditor to undertake audit of statutory accounts and ancillary records (cash and bank, payroll, creditors and accruals, debtors and prepayments, imprests, floats and petty cash etc.)
Assist the Internal Auditor to conduct audits of local implementing partners and ActionAid Nigeria funded programmes and projects.
With supervision from the Internal Auditor, evaluate maximum compliance on all types of financial, accounting, administrative and operational control systems;
To conduct physical verification of all tangible assets of the organization and identify their locations;
To pay regular visits to programme areas and partners to ensure that procedures and guidelines specified in the Policy documents are properly adhered to.
Review accounting records and systems within the overall context of the organization’s internal control network;
With guidance from the Internal Auditor, examine financial and operating information for management, including detailed testing of transactions and reports;
Jointly review the level of compliance in respect of corporate policies, plans, procedures, guidelines, laws and regulations;
Other responsibilities as may be assigned by the Internal Auditor.

Person Specifications
Education/Qualifications:

First degree in Accounting is essential
Student Membership of ICAN is desirable

Experience:

At least 1-2 years post NYSC experience in Auditing or Accounting is essential
Cognate reporting experience is essential
Excellent working knowledge of Excel, Word & Outlook (MS Office in general) & experience in handling cash is essential

Skill/Abilities:

Fluency in spoken and written English language
Highly numerate
Excellent planning and prioritization skills
Excellent (proven) interpersonal and both oral and written communication skills

Personal Qualities:

Creative and takes initiative.
Able to work effectively in a diverse team environment
Willing to work additional hours at crucial times.
Should be willing to travel widely & at short notice.
Team player
Effectively promote AAN’s mission values, and objectives

Application Deadline: Wednesday, 22nd July, 2020.

How To Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click Here To Apply

Click Here For More Information (PDF)

Note

Only applications submitted online will be considered.
ActionAid offers competitive terms of employment. 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.

Job Title: Programme Intern, Governance

Location: Abuja
Reporting to: Programme Coordinator

Summary

The Programme Interns’ 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, self-development while providing quality service to ActionAid Nigeria.

Overall purpose

The Programme Intern will be responsible for supporting the effective programme implementation of the Breaking Barriers (NORAD) project as well as the Governance unit.

Specific Responsibilities
Programme Support:

Support implementation of project activities
Provide administrative support during project workshops, seminars and meetings
Support with proper documentation of consultancy agreements and other relevant documents for implementation of projects
Take notes and provide reports at the Project’s internal meetings and at other meetings when required
Support the development of monthly, quarterly and annual work plans and annual budgets in accordance with ongoing activities and plans for the year.
Participate in any programme, procedure or strategy to enhance the goal and objectives of the unit’s projects
Ensure judicious use of resources for activities and that expenditures are within agreed plans and in accordance with AAN financial policies or project framework
Support the unit to develop systems and manage the process of timely programme and other reporting, including following up on internal and external reports and ensuring compliance with Terms of Reference and consultancies

Administrative Support:

Ensure proper documentation and filing of reports for the projects in the unit
Support advance and retirement processes; and obtaining of requisitions from the Administrative Unit
Liaise with logistics department for all logistical support for team members
Liaise with selected service providers to ensure timely delivery of services during workshops, conferences, seminars and meetings
Support in processing payment vouchers for disbursement of funds for project activities
Assume any other responsibilities relevant to the position as assigned by the Project Coordinators and Manager, Governance