Accounting and Finance Manager at Alliance for International Medical Action -ALIMA

ByMuhuddin Samaila

ALIMA is an international medical humanitarian organization founded in 2009. We provide quality healthcare to the most vulnerable populations in emergency situations across sub-Saharan Africa. ALIMA operates through partnerships with local NGOs and emphasizes proximity, innovation, and collaboration.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Accounting and Finance Manager

Location: Abuja (FCT)

Project: Abuja Coordination
Line Manager: Finance Coordinator
Technical Supervisor: HQ Accounting Manager
Line Management: Finance Supervisor, Project Admin Managers & Supervisors
Employment Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities

  • Mission Monthly Accountancy Closure
  • Ensure adherence to finance procedures
  • Review and validate all financial entries and budget allocations
  • Supervise monthly book closure and timely submission to Finance Coordinator
  • Reconcile cash/bank balances monthly
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date accounting documentation
  • File and archive original documents (digital and physical)
  • Upload shared costs and contract data into SAGA
  • Perform monthly updates from Odoo to SAGA and ensure reconciliation

Grant Management and Budget Monitoring:

  • Prepare and share monthly Budget Follow-Up (BFU) and Shared Costs
  • Support budget holders in forecasting and line monitoring
  • Analyze over/underspending and inform Finance Coordinator
  • Ensure donor compliance and proper documentation archiving

Payroll and Tax Compliance:

  • Ensure timely remittance of taxes (WHT, PAYE), pensions, and NSITF
  • Support monthly payroll preparation and salary transfer processes
  • Collaborate with HR on national staff budget allocation
  • File expat salary advances and maintain SAGA records

Internal Collaboration:

  • Liaise with Finance, Logistics, and HR departments
  • Coordinate with field base teams and administrative units

External Liaison:

  • Interact with banks, suppliers, tax offices, and financial service providers

Reporting:

  • Prepare monthly financial reports and support the Finance Coordinator

Safeguarding and Protection:

  • Promote awareness of ALIMA’s policies on abuse and protection
  • Organize training and ensure adherence to safeguarding standards

Qualifications and Experience

  • BSc in Accounting, Finance, or related field (MBA preferred)
  • Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in Finance, Admin, HR, or Logistics
  • Strong organizational and planning skills
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.

Application Closing Date
15th June, 2025.

How to Applyy
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

  • Interested and qualified candidates should complete the application form and upload their CV and Cover Letter as a single document in either PDF or Word format.
  • Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. The position may be closed before the
  • If a suitable candidate is identified.
  • Only complete applications (form submission with CV and Cover Letter) will be considered.
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
  • Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Sama’ila Muhuddin is a dedicated Registered Nurse and humanitarian professional with over seven years of frontline experience. Since May 2018, he has served with prominent international non-governmental organizations, including Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) Holland, Spain, France projects and ALIMA, responding to emergencies and providing critical care in some of the most challenging humanitarian settings.

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