A reputable Non-Governmental Organization is recruiting suitable candidates to fill the position below:
Job Title: Finance & Business Operations Lead
Location: Ikoyi, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Duration: Two Years (Contract – Renewable based on performance)
Level: Lead
Reporting line: CEO
Supervises: Finance Analyst, Operations Manager, Finance Interns.
Job Summary
- The Finance & Business Operations Lead provides strategic and operational leadership across our organisation’s financial management, donor compliance, administrative functions, and overall business operations.
- This role ensures effective resource stewardship, strong financial integrity, operational excellence, and compliance with NGO regulations and donor frameworks.
- The ideal candidate must be a highly analytical leader with a deep understanding of nonprofit financial systems, multi-donor funding environments, programme operations, and the operational structures that enable organisational efficiency and sustainability.
Job Description
Financial Leadership & Reporting:
- Oversee financial management across all donor-funded programmes and organisational operations.
- Develop and present accurate financial reports for donors, partners, management, and the Board.
- Prepare expenditure analyses, variance reports, burn-rate trackers, and financial narratives.
- Ensure compliance with donor guidelines, grant agreements, audit requirements, and NGO financial standards.
- Lead statutory, internal, and donor-specific audits and coordinate follow-up actions.
- Strengthen digital finance systems and adopt technology-driven solutions for automation.
- Monitor financial risks and implement mitigation measures.
Budgeting, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A):
- Lead the annual budgeting cycle, quarterly forecasts, and long-term financial planning.
- Provide budgeting support for fundraising, grant applications, and programme proposals.
- Oversee tax compliance including PAYE, VAT, WHT, pensions, and annual filings.
- Ensure timely reconciliations of programme accounts, bank accounts, ledgers, and vendor statements.
- Review and approve advances, retirements, requisitions, and supporting financial documentation.
- Conduct scenario planning and cost-efficiency analysis to support organisational decisions.
Business Operations Management:
- Oversee daily operations, including procurement, office administration, logistics, and facilities management.
- Ensure operational systems and structures align with NGO governance standards and donor requirements.
- Develop and enforce SOPs for finance, procurement, operations, and internal controls.
- Lead procurement planning, contract management, vendor due diligence, and value-for-money reviews.
- Ensure proper documentation, inventory management, and asset tracking.
- Coordinate operational support for programmes and cross-functional teams.
Compliance, Governance & Internal Controls:
- Ensure compliance with donor regulations, national laws, labour regulations, and NGO financial guidelines.
- Strengthen and monitor internal control systems across finance, procurement, and operations.
- Conduct regular compliance checks and internal audits.
- Maintain and update financial, procurement, and operational policies.
- Provide governance support for Board reporting, audits, and statutory documentation.
Strategic Business Support:
- Collaborate with the CEO to drive strategic planning, organizational performance, and operational efficiency.
- Provide timely dashboards, KPI reporting, and operational insights to leadership.
- Support organisational growth, new partnerships, expansion, and system optimisation.
- Implement process improvements and digital tools that enhance productivity and accountability.
People Leadership & Capacity Development:
- Supervise, mentor, and build capacity for finance, admin, and operations teams.
- Lead recruitment and onboarding processes within the finance and operations function.
- Conduct performance evaluations and develop plans for team members’ growth and improvement.
- Train staff on budgeting, internal controls, compliance, donor guidelines, and operational processes.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
- 7–10 years of progressive professional experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership or managerial role.
- Professional certification: ICAN, ACCA, CPA, CFA (completed or in progress).
- Proven experience in donor-funded NGO financial management (USAID, FCDO, EU, UN agencies, Foundations, Bilateral donors, etc.).
- Strong knowledge of IFRS, GAAP, NGO audit requirements, grant compliance, and management of multi-year donor budgets.
- Demonstrated experience managing procurement processes within an NGO context.
- Proficient in accounting and ERP systems (QuickBooks, Sage, Zoho, SAP, or similar).
Desirable:
- Master’s degree (MBA, MFIN, Economics, or related field).
- Experience working with gender-focused, social impact, or advocacy organisations.
- Exposure to organisational development and business operations strategy.
- Familiarity with compliance frameworks for nonprofit governance in Nigeria and internationally.
Key Competencies:
- Financial Management & Analysis
- Donor Compliance & Audit Management
- Operational Excellence
- Internal Controls & Risk Management
- Leadership & People Management
- Strategic Thinking & Decision Making
- Communication & Stakeholder Engagement
- Ethical Conduct & Accountability
- Adaptability & Problem Solving.
Salary
N500,000 – N600,000 monthly.
Application Closing Date
19th December, 2025.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and cover letter to: recruitment@salveconsultinglimited.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
