Head of Finance- NGO at HR-EX Consulting

About the Role

Our client, a non-governmental organisation, is seeking a Head of Finance to lead and manage its financial operations. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in strengthening the organisation's financial systems, supporting decision-making, and ensuring sustainability.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead annual budgeting and mid-year re-forecasting; review and monitor all financial plans monthly
• Develop short, medium, and long-term financial projections aligned with organisational goals
• Partner with the CEO and Board Finance Sub-Committee on strategic and development planning
• Provide financial recommendations to the executive team based on analysis of costs, revenues, and trends
• Oversee preparation of timely and accurate financial reports and statements for internal and external stakeholders
• Analyse and deliver insight that links financial reports to organisational goals and strategies
• Manage cash flow forecasting and departmental accounting
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, internal controls, and regulatory requirements
• Supervise tax returns, audits, and grant reporting obligations
• Review and update accounting policies, manuals, and investment strategies
• Stay current with nonprofit finance best practices and relevant laws
• Manage, mentor, and develop finance team members
• Work with cross-functional leaders to align finance, HR, IT, and operations with organisational strategy

Key Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; a post-graduate degree is highly preferred
• 5–7 years of relevant work experience as a middle to senior-level professional; at least 10 years of overall experience in finance and accounting
• Experience in a nonprofit organisation is an advantage
• Membership of a recognised professional accounting organisation (ICAN or ACCA)
• Working knowledge of GAAP audits and other regulatory requirements in the financial field

Location

Lagos, Nigeria