Finance & Account Manager at Instollar

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We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Finance & Account Manager

Location: Lekki, Lagos

Role Summary

• We are seeking a highly organised and analytical Finance & Accounting Manager to manage Instollar’s financial operations.
• This role involves day-to-day accounting responsibilities, as well as strategic financial planning, grant reporting, compliance, and investor relations.
• You will help us achieve financial discipline as we scale, provide visibility into business performance, and manage donor and investor reporting.

Role Responsibilities
Accounting & Financial Operations:

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records (general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, etc.)
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing processes.
• Ensure compliance with Nigerian tax regulations, statutory filings, and company registration.
• Oversee invoice generation, contractor payments, and financial reconciliations.

Financial Management & Planning:

• Develop and manage budgets, forecasts, and cash flow projections.
• Support grant management and financial reporting to donors (e.g., Acumen, Angels, etc.)
• Generate financial reports for leadership, investors, and other stakeholders.
• Build and track KPIs relevant to growth, burn rate, revenue streams, and funding milestones.
• Advise management on financial performance and sustainability.

Investor & Grant Reporting:

• Prepare periodic grant and investor financial reports.
• Monitor and manage both restricted and unrestricted funding streams to ensure accurate
• allocation, compliance with donor requirements, and effective financial planning.
• Collaborate with the business development team to create budgets for proposals

Role Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; ICAN/ACCA qualification preferred.
• 5+ years of relevant experience, including work in startups, social enterprises, or donor-funded organisations.
• Strong knowledge of Nigerian financial regulations and compliance standards.
• Proficient in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Zoho, Sage) and Excel.
• Experience managing donor funds and reporting for grants.
• Ability to synthesise data into dashboards and performance reports.
• Excellent attention to detail, organisational, and communication skills.
• Passion for clean energy, social impact, and technology is a strong plus.

What We Offer

• A chance to be part of a mission-driven company solving Africa’s energy and employment challenges.
• Dynamic, collaborative, and innovative team culture.
• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Opportunities for growth and leadership.
• Employee share option

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: funmilola@instollar.com using "Finance & Accounting Manager" as the subject of the email.