Director, Finance and Corporate Services at The Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF)

The Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (“LSETF” or “the Fund”), was established by The Lagos State Employment Trust Fund Law 2016 to provide financial support to residents of Lagos State, for job, wealth creation and to tackle unemployment. LSETF serves as an instrument to inspire the creative and innovative energies of all Lagos residents and reduce unemployment across the State. The Fund has the mandate to directly invest N25Billion in helping Lagos residents grow and scale their Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (“MSMEs”) or acquire skills to get better jobs

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Director, Finance and Corporate Services

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full Time

Key Responsibilities
Finance:

• Develop and drive the Fund's financial strategy, budgets, and work plans aligned with organizational goals
• Oversee financial management and reporting in line with statutory requirements (IFRS/IPSAS)
• Manage cash flow planning, treasury activities, and optimal funds deployment
• Authorize expenditures and transactions within approved financial authority limits
• Engage high-level internal and external stakeholders (MDAs, board members, donors)

Information Technology:

• Develop and implement IT plans to meet immediate and long-term organizational needs
• Oversee development of CRM and Programme Application Portal to harmonize all Fund programmes
• Evaluate and upgrade IT infrastructure to support future growth and process improvement
• Lead development of an efficient ERP solution that reduces manual processes
• Ensure cost-effective, sustainable ICT capability with rapid integration capabilities

Procurement:

• Design, develop, and implement procurement policies aligned with public procurement guidelines
• Lead negotiations, contract agreements, and supplier/contractor management
• Coordinate procurement processes and drive continuous improvement
• Oversee documentation and compliance management

Qualifications & Experience

• First Degree or Higher National Diploma (minimum Lower Credit) from a recognized institution
• Master's Degree is an advantage
• Professional accounting qualification required: CFA, ICAN, ACCA, ACA, or CIMA
• Minimum 12 years' cognate experience in finance/related function
• Proven experience in social-impact or not-for-profit organizations preferred
• Proficiency with IFRS or IPSAS standards
• NYSC discharge certificate is mandatory

Key Competencies:

• Financial Management Expertise
• Broad knowledge of accounting principles and best practices
• Programme/Project Management Skills
• Strategic Leadership & Decision-Making
• Stakeholder & Relationship Management
• Business Acumen & Strategic Planning
• Advanced Communication & Business Writing Skills
• Analytical & Problem-Solving Excellence
• Organization, Planning & Execution.

Application Closing Date
26th December, 2025.