Finance Manager at Murtala Muhammed Foundation

Role Description

• The Finance Manager will lead the Foundation’s financial operations, ensuring strong financial controls, donor compliance, and disciplined resource management.
• This role is execution-heavy and accountability-driven, with a strong focus on cost control, fund optimization, and financial transparency.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Operations & Reporting

• Manage day-to-day accounting operations (AP/AR, payroll oversight, reconciliations)
•  Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports
• Maintain clean, audit-ready financial records

Budgeting & Cost Control

• Develop and track program and organizational budgets
• Monitor expenses against budget and enforce cost control measures
• Identify inefficiencies and recommend cost-saving strategies
• Ensure procurement and spending align with approved budgets

Donor Compliance & Grant Financial Management

• Prepare and manage grant budgets and donor financial reports
• Ensure compliance with donor financial guidelines and restrictions
• Track restricted vs unrestricted funds usage
• Maintain full audit trail for donor funds

Funds Management & Cash Flow Optimization

• Monitor and manage organizational cash flow and liquidity
• Track inflows (donor funds, grants, partnerships) and outflows
• Ensure optimal allocation of funds across programs
• Maintain financial buffers for operational continuity

Financial Control & Compliance

• Implement and enforce internal financial policies and controls
• Ensure compliance with Nigerian regulations and donor requirements
• Support audits and ensure clean audit outcomes
• Maintain documentation for all transactions

Financial Systems & Process Improvement

• Implement and oversee robust financial management systems that support organizational scale and complexity.
•  Drive the adoption of modern financial tools, automation, and reporting infrastructure to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Strengthen financial processes, controls, and documentation to meet international nonprofit and donor standards.
• Ensure the organization maintains real-time visibility into financial performance across programs and operations.

Qualifications & Experience

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• ICAN, ACCA, or equivalent certification preferred
• Experience
• 5–8 years in finance/accounting
• Experience in NGO or donor-funded environment strongly preferred
• Proven experience in budgeting, reporting, and financial controls

Skills & Competencies

• Strong financial reporting and accounting skills
• Budget management and cost control expertise
• Cash flow and funds management
• High attention to detail
• Strong proficiency in financial systems, data management, and reporting tools
• Integrity and accountability

Personal Attributes

• Strategic thinker with strong analytical ability
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Ethical and accountable
• Able to work in a mission-driven environment
•  Collaborative and solutions-oriented