Lead, Finance(NGO/Gender-based Violence)

Vacancy: Lead, Finance(NGO/Gender-based Violence) Location: Lagos State JOB TYPE: Full Time About our client Our client is a youth-led social enterprise advocating against sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV), providing prevention mechanisms and supporting survivors with psychosocial services. Our client adopts a comprehensive approach to advocating for gender equality and eliminating gender-based violence in Nigeria.

The organization invests efficient time into work and aspires for operational excellence in financial processes. Organisational Value: The organization is rebuilding with intentionality, seeking leaders who embody character, competence, and capacity. This means people who show up with integrity at all times; who bring not just skills, but the judgment & accountability needed to apply them wisely; & who are self-aware, emotionally intelligent, & committed to continuous growth.

We are building a culture of empathy, discipline, & excellence where honesty, collaboration, & respect are not just values, but daily practices. If you are someone who takes ownership, inspires trust, & leads with heart & mind, we want you on our team. Job Overview: Reporting to the Executive Director, the Manager, Finance is a key member of the senior leadership team.

This role provides strategic financial oversight, ensures full regulatory compliance, and builds a strong internal financial culture grounded in transparency, accountability, and long-term sustainability. The Director will lead financial planning, budgeting, reporting, risk management, and ensure that financial systems support effective program delivery and strategic growth.

Key Responsibilities

❖ Lead the development and execution of the organization's annual budgeting process, financial strategy, & multi-year forecasting. ❖ Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting to donors, Board of Directors, regulatory bodies. ❖ Oversee all accounting processes, audits, payroll, & statutory compliance (e.g. FIRS, CAC, PENCOM).

❖ Review, develop and enforce internal controls to safeguard organisational assets. ❖ Train and supervise the finance team, ensuring high performance, integrity, & consistency. ❖ Collaborate with the strategy and sustainability, and people, culture and operations teams leads & directors to align budgets with implementation realities & deliverables.

❖ Guide contract and grant compliance, donor reporting, & cost recovery strategies. ❖ Support fundraising teams by preparing budgets for proposals & tracking fund utilisation.

Qualifications

❖ Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; ICAN/ACCA certified. MBA is an asset. ❖ 5–7 years of progressive experience in financial management, with a minimum of 3 years in a leadership role within a nonprofit. ❖ Deep understanding of nonprofit accounting, grant compliance, & donor financial reporting (local and international).

❖ Strong leadership & coaching ability with a commitment to capacity building. ❖ Proven integrity, confidentiality, & ability to manage sensitive information. ❖ Strong written & verbal communication, attention to detail, & analytical skills Our Offer: In addition to compensation, our client offers: ❖ 20 paid leave days per year included in monthly compensation (excluding public holidays).

❖ Medical insurance and pension contributions. Method of Application Interested and qualified candidates should send their CVS to recruitment@stresertintegrated.com using MFST-25 as subject of the mail.