Finance and Operations Manager (Nigeria)

Who we are

Girl Effect is an international non-profit that creates media that girls want, trust, and need. From chatbots and chat shows to TV dramas and tech, our content helps adolescent girls in Africa and Asia make choices and changes in their lives. We create safe spaces for girls to share facts and answer questions about health, nutrition, education, and relationships, empowering them with the skills to negotiate and redefine what is possible "for a girl."

Our reach is 60 million and counting, and we leverage technology to reach girls at scale, so every girl can choose to be in control of her body, health, learning, and livelihood. When a girl unlocks her power to make different choices that change her life, it inspires others to do so, too. She starts a ripple effect that impacts her family, community, and country. That’s the Girl Effect.

Role Context 

Girl Effect is seeking a Finance and Operations Manager to lead financial management and oversee administration and procurement for the Nigeria office. You will manage the Nigeria-based Finance Specialist.  You will ensure strong accounting practices, budgeting, financial reporting, and compliance with audit, donor, and tax requirements. You will also oversee procurement, logistics, and administration, including sourcing, evaluation, contract awards, and supplier performance, in line with procurement policies and best practices.

What You Will Do

Financial Management:

• Provide Leadership and oversight of the country's financial operations, including accounts payable & receivable, payroll, and core finance processes.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial records in line with accounting standards, policies, and regulations
• Oversee cash flow, liquidity planning, and bank reconciliations
• Maintain the fixed assets register and strengthen petty cash controls
• Lead monthly close processes, including journals, reconciliations, and financial schedules
• Prepare and deliver financial reports and analysis to support decision-making

Treasury management:

• Oversee treasury functions, including cash flow forecasting and liquidity planning
• Develop and maintain banking relationships and ensure efficient financial transactions
• Strengthen cash management processes and mitigate financial risks
• Ensure compliance with financial policies and controls, suggesting improvements as may become necessary

Financial Planning and Analysis:

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning
• Provide financial analysis and insights to support strategy, resource allocation and evidence-based decision making
• Partner with program teams to align financial plans with program delivery and donor requirements
• Monitor financial performance, including budget utilisation and expenditure trends
• Support the development of sustainable financial plans for programs, ensuring optimal use of available resources

Grant and Donor Compliance:

• Lead financial management of donor-funded programs, ensuring grant compliance and accountability
• Oversee grant budgets, monitor expenditure, and advise on financial risks and optimisation
• Identify and proactively manage financial risks related to grants
• Support proposal development with robust budgeting and cost allocation
• Ensure accurate and timely donor financial reporting
• Review partner financial reports and strengthen partner compliance

Strategic Proposal Budgeting & Financial Leadership

• Lead the development of competitive, donor-compliant budgets and financial narratives for proposals, ensuring alignment with program design, cost-efficiency, and organisational strategy.
• Provide strategic financial input during proposal design, including cost modeling, scenario analysis, and risk assessment to strengthen win probability.

Donor Financial Engagement & Stewardship

• Serve as the finance focal point for donor engagement, providing clear financial insights during negotiations, budget revisions, and post-award discussions.
• Ensure full compliance with donor financial requirements while building trusted relationships through transparent reporting, proactive communication, and strong financial governance.

Audit and Compliance:

• Lead the preparation and review of year-end financial statements
• Manage the external audit process and act as primary liaison with auditors
• Maintain strong internal controls and risk management frameworks
• Ensure full and timely compliance with statutory, tax, and regulatory requirements
• Implement audit recommendations and continuous improvement actions

Operations & Administration Support:

• Oversee Nigeria procurement processes in line with organisational policies and value-for-money principles
• Ensure proper documentation, vendor management, and compliance
• Support improvements to operational systems and administrative processes

Collaborate with the global procurement team on sourcing strategies as may be required from time to time

Other duties: 

• Provide leadership, line management, and technical oversight to the Finance and Operations Specialist and any financial consultant resource, fostering a high performing team through mentorship, coaching, and structured professional development to strengthen technical capacity, accountability, and continuous learning
• Line manage and develop the Finance and Operations Specialist and consultants
• Strengthen financial systems, processes, and internal controls championing best practice
• Contribute to cross-functional and organisational initiatives providing financial insight 

Who You Are

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field (Master degree a plus)
• Fully qualified accountant (ICAN, ACCA, ACA, or equivalent) holding a valid professional membership as required to practice in Nigeria
• At least 7 years’ progressive post-qualification financial management experience gained ideally within the nonprofit, international development or audit sectors
• Experience managing donor-funded programs and compliance for major institutional and  philanthropic donors (e.g. Mastercard Foundation, EU, CIFF, FCDO, USAID, Gates Foundation, GAC) and other bilateral and multilateral development partners required
• Strong financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and analytical skills
• Proven experience strengthening financial systems, controls, and risk management
• Advanced Excel and financial systems proficiency, with strong organizational and problem-solving skills. Working knowledge of google suite is beneficial
• Collaborative and flexible. Experienced in managing manage multiple priorities while delivering high quality outputs within tight or moveable deadlines
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, operates with integrity and ability to manage confidential information responsibly

What Else You Should Know

As we continue to scale and grow - we are hugely ambitious for our future and we are looking for people who are driven to change the world for girls. Our teams are a diverse mix across sectors (non-profit and commercial) and specialisms (from Creative through to Gender and Insight). You’ll learn and grow in an environment that will challenge you to think and work with a fresh perspective. In turn, you can expect to work somewhere where you will be stretched and developed in your role, a place where you can build your career and work with talented, engaged people committed to our cause. 

Girl Effect is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender, or gender identity or expression. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

We are committed to building an organisation that is increasingly representative of the communities that we serve. To this end, due regard will be paid to recruiting candidates with diverse professional, academic and cultural backgrounds.

Furthermore, Girl Effect is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and rights of all individuals, particularly the adolescent girls and young women we support. We have  zero-tolerance for safeguarding violations, including sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment (SEAH). All employees are required to adhere to our safeguarding policies and successfully complete relevant background checks, including reference and criminal record checks where applicable.

This role is being recruited for on a 12 month contract basis.

Applications closing date will be Wednesday, 24th April 2026