Finance and Operations Manager

About this role

The role is for a Finance and Operations Manager at Lindii Peace Foundation (LPF) in Borno. The holder will oversee financial planning, budgeting, accounting, reporting, cash flow, procurement, logistics, asset management and administrative coordination to ensure resources are used efficiently, transparently and in line with LPF policies, donor requirements and applicable laws. The position involves coordinating with senior teams to ensure programmes are well resourced, expenditures are documented, risks are managed and systems support effective delivery of humanitarian and development work. It requires strong financial management, analytical and leadership skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and maintain internal controls in a complex setting, contributing to organisational sustainability and donor compliance. The role reports to and collaborates with the Country Director and various programme and support teams. This is a professional post for someone committed to improving financial accountability and operational efficiency for vulnerable populations.

What you would do

• Provide leadership over LPF's financial management systems ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations including processing, ledgers, cash management and reconciliations.
• Ensure transactions have appropriate documentation and are recorded accurately.
• Maintain financial controls to protect funds and assets.
• Review financial records and ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Ensure proper segregation of duties and adherence to approval limits.
• Monitor procedures for weaknesses and take corrective action.
• Offer financial guidance to management on expenditure eligibility and resource use.
• Prepare and review financial information for management decisions.
• Promote financial discipline and transparency across the organisation.

What they are asking for

• Experience in financial management within non-profit or humanitarian settings is implied but not explicitly stated; must align with professional expectations.
• Strong analytical, organisational and leadership skills.
• Ability to oversee multiple projects and manage priorities.
• Knowledge of budgeting, financial reporting and donor compliance is implied by role scope.
• Familiarity with cash flow planning and treasury operations is implied by responsibilities.

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