Interim Finance Manager at a Donor-funded, Non-partisan Organisation

A donor-funded, non-partisan organisation advancing women’s leadership and representation across Africa is recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Interim Finance Manager

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Contract

Purpose of the Role

• The organisation is undergoing a finance leadership transition andseeks an Interim Finance Manager to provide short-term operational leadership and ensurecontinuity, control, and donor compliance within the Finance Department. This is a hands-on, expert-level role.
• The Interim Finance Manager is expected to hit the ground running, work with minimal supervision, and stabilise finance operations during the transitionperiod.

Role Summary
The Interim Finance Manager will lead the day-to-day finance function, ensuring:

• Strong financial controls and documentation discipline
• Accurate and timely accounting and reporting
• Effective donor finance management and audit readiness
• The role works closely with the CEO and under the strategic guidance of the Finance / Business Operations Advisor, while coordinating with programme teams and business operations as required.
• This is not an entry-level or learning role.

Key Responsibilities
Finance Governance & Controls:

• Implement and enforce finance policies, SOPs, and internal controls
• Ensure segregation of duties, approval workflows, and audit-ready documentation
• Support finance transition activities and knowledge transfer

Accounting Processes & Systems:

• Oversee bookkeeping, journal entries, and transaction coding
• Complete monthly bank reconciliations
• Manage monthly close and prepare management accounts
• Maintain accounting systems (e.g. QuickBooks) and audit trails
• Support statutory filings and respond to audit queries.

Grants & Donor Finance:

• Manage donor-funded project finances in line with grant agreements
• Track grant budgets, expenditures, and burn rates
• Prepare donor financial reports and variance analyses
• Maintain complete, audit-ready donor finance folders
• Support donor audits and financial reviews.

Cashflow & Stewardship:

• Support cashflow forecasting and liquidity monitoring
• Process payments in line with documentation and approval requirements
• Oversee payroll preparation and staff cost tracking
• Maintain asset registers and escalate financial risks promptly.

Key Deliverables (Within 3 Months)

• Monthly management accounts delivered on schedule (3 cycles)
• Monthly bank reconciliations completed for all accounts
• Up-to-date grant trackers and donor finance documentation
• Donor financial reports submitted on time and quality-assured
• Audit-ready donor and operational finance folders
• Clear handover notes and documentation for post-transition continuity.

Accountability & Working Cadence:

• Weekly check-ins with the Finance / Business Operations Advisor
• Weekly or bi-weekly check-ins with the CEO (as required)
• Participation in monthly planning and review meetings
• Use of agreed trackers and the Finance Hub for documentation
• Immediate escalation of material risks or compliance issues.

Required Profile
Essential:

• 7–10 years’ experience in finance, with strong NGO/donor-funded experience
• Proven expertise in donor compliance, reporting, and audits
• Hands-on experience with accounting systems (e.g. QuickBooks)
• Strong understanding of internal controls and audit requirements
• Ability to operate independently and deliver under pressure.

Desirable:

• Experience with EU, bilateral, or foundation-funded projects
• Prior interim or transition finance leadership experience.

Duration & Commercial Terms:

• Contract Duration: 3 months
• Time Commitment: Day-to-day operational engagement during transition
• Fees: Monthly fee (to be agreed, based on experience)
• Payment Terms: Monthly invoicing, Net
• Expenses: Pre-approved, reimbursable expenses only (if applicable)

Conditions of Engagement:

• Interim consultancy role (not employment)
• No signatory authority unless explicitly approved
• All work products remain the property of ElectHER
• Confidentiality obligations apply during and after the engagement
• Either party may terminate with 14 days’ written notice.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and cover letter to: outsourcing@elect-her.org using the job title as the subject of the email.