Director of Finance at ActionAid Nigeria – Abuja

ActionAid Nigeria is recruiting a Director of Finance on a contract basis in Abuja. Reporting to the Country Director, the role leads financial strategy, sustainability, governance and oversight of the finance function (Grade 11). The Head of Finance and Partnership Finance Manager report into this position.

Strategic financial planning and stewardship

• Lead long-term and annual financial strategies aligned with organisational priorities and ActionAid International’s frameworks.
• Direct financial forecasting, scenario planning, budget consolidation and strategic investment proposals for management, the Board and Global Secretariat.
• Guide responses to inflation and exchange-rate risk, set national budget exchange-rate strategy and coordinate income allocation under the Resource Allocation Framework.
• Advise on revenue diversification, cost optimisation and investment opportunities; ensure statutory and global reporting meets governance standards.

Leadership and financial governance

• Provide financial analysis and management reporting to leadership and support the Board’s oversight responsibilities.
• Represent ActionAid Nigeria in finance forums and promote accountability, transparency and value for money.
• Strengthen internal financial controls, management systems, governance policies and compliance with donor and Nigerian requirements.
• Oversee audit responses, financial risk management, asset protection and completion of the financial automation process.

Fundraising, partnerships and people

• Support financial planning for proposals, fundraising, social enterprise models and private-sector partnerships.
• Assess donor agreement terms and risks, support partners’ financial capacity and strengthen partnership governance.
• Lead recruitment, performance management, succession planning, coaching and professional development across the finance directorate.
• Build financial literacy among colleagues and partners and foster a high-performing, accountable finance team.

Qualifications and experience

• Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance and a nationally recognised accounting qualification such as ICAN, ACCA or ANAN.
• At least 15 years of post-NYSC experience and 10 years of post-professional qualification experience, including six years in senior management.
• Experience implementing financial control systems and using accounting systems and spreadsheets.
• Development-sector finance experience and experience working across cultures and nationalities.
• Strong financial modelling, forecasting, analysis, strategic leadership, relationship management, communication and advanced Excel skills.
• Deep understanding of Nigerian financial regulation, donor requirements and international NGO finance frameworks.
• Commitment to integrity, transparency, accountability, organisational values and feminist leadership principles.