Finance and Accounting Manager

About the role

Slum2School Africa is looking for a Finance and Accounting Manager in Lagos, Nigeria, working a hybrid arrangement and reporting to the Head of Finance & Administration. The role oversees financial operations and procurement, covering budgeting, reporting, compliance, cash flow, supplier selection and negotiation, and supports the organization's financial sustainability and growth.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement financial policies, procedures and controls, and prepare and manage the budget with regular performance reports.
• Conduct financial analysis and forecasting, manage cash flow and banking relationships, and process payments on time.
• Direct the preparation of financial statements, income statements, balance sheets, shareholder reports, tax returns and government reports, and coordinate with auditors and regulators.
• Oversee procurement: supplier selection, negotiation, contracting, vendor management and record keeping of contracts and agreements.
• Set up and maintain accounting systems and accurate records of assets, liabilities and transactions.
• Monitor expenditures, analyze revenues, report budget variances and support fundraising and business development.
• Supervise and mentor finance and procurement staff, measure team performance and support onboarding and offboarding.

Required profile

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting or a related field; a Master's is an added advantage.
• 5+ years of professional experience applying finance and accounting principles at a managerial or supervisory level.
• Membership of a recognized professional accounting body (ICAN, ACA, ACCA, CFA, CIMA) is an added advantage.
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment and support finance and procurement processes across distributed teams.

Required skills

• Proficiency in accounting packages such as QuickBooks, Sage Pastel and Tally.
• General ledger management, accounts payable/receivable, reconciliations and financial statement preparation.
• Budgeting, financial analysis, financial reporting and procurement regulations and procedures.
• Negotiation and contract management skills.