Career Opportunity: Head of Finance & Accounts – MSI Nigeria Reproductive Choices - MY NGO JOBS

Career Opportunity: Head of Finance & Accounts – MSI Nigeria Reproductive Choices

Location: Abuja (FCT), Nigeria

Employment Type: Full-time

Application Deadline: December 31, 2025

The Importance of This Role

In the complex landscape of humanitarian aid and development, financial integrity is the foundation upon which life-saving impact is built. At MSI Nigeria Reproductive Choices, the Head of Finance & Accounts is more than a numbers expert; they are a strategic guardian of resources that empower women and families across the nation. By ensuring every Naira is optimized and every donor requirement is met, the successful candidate directly enables our teams to provide critical reproductive healthcare to those who need it most.

Job Summary

We are seeking a visionary and meticulous financial leader to oversee our national and regional accounting operations, business budgeting, and commercial financial management. As the Head of Finance & Accounts, you will act as a bridge between financial excellence and programmatic success, ensuring that our social business model remains sustainable, transparent, and high-impact. You will lead a high-performing team to maintain data integrity, navigate complex audits, and provide the strategic insights necessary for MSI Nigeria to scale its reach.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Financial Leadership & Analytics

Strategic Advisory: Serve as a core advisor to the Finance Director and Senior Management Team (SMT) on commercial investments, risk mitigation, and long-term financial sustainability.
Business Intelligence: Produce sophisticated financial analysis for clinical centers and social marketing channels, providing daily insights into sales performance and operational efficiency.
Sustainable Growth: Identify and champion innovative financing models and cost-reduction initiatives to expand the reach of our social business across both public and private sectors.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Planning

Annual Planning: Orchestrate the organizational business planning process, ensuring that annual budgets and rolling forecasts are accurate and aligned with global MSI standards.
Expansion Support: Partner with channel leads to evaluate the financial viability of new service offerings, geographical expansions, and product launches.
Trend Analysis: Monitor expenditure trends and debt aging, proactively flagging risks to regional managers to maintain healthy cash flows.

Grant Management & Donor Compliance

Donor Relations: Lead the development of complex donor budgets (e.g., KfW, GF, CIFF) ensuring they adhere to global pricing standards and contractual obligations.
Reporting Excellence: Oversee the submission of timely, high-quality financial reports that meet the stringent transparency requirements of international partners.
Cost Recovery: Strengthen systems for tracking restricted and unrestricted funds, ensuring meticulous donor coding and shared cost allocations.

Audit, Tax, and Internal Controls

Statutory Compliance: Lead the preparation for internal and external audits, ensuring all financial statements are accurate and recommendations are implemented promptly.
Fiscal Responsibility: Manage tax health checks and ensure the organization meets all Nigerian statutory obligations and filing deadlines.
Risk Mitigation: Conduct regular assessments of cash management, inventory processes, and commercial contracts to protect the organization’s assets.

Candidate Qualifications & Skills

Educational Background: Master’s Degree (minimum 2nd Class Upper) in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
Professional Certification: Mandatory recognized professional qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, or equivalent).
Professional Experience: 8–12 years of post-NYSC experience in senior financial management, ideally spanning both the NGO/INGO sector and commercial business environments.
Technical Expertise: Advanced proficiency in ERP systems, SUN Accounting, Power BI, and expert-level Excel skills.
Donor Fluency: Deep working knowledge of the financial regulations and reporting styles of major donors such as KfW, ECHO, CIFF, and the Global Fund.
Interpersonal Prowess: Exceptional ability to communicate financial complexities to non-financial stakeholders and build relationships with senior government and commercial partners.
Personal Attributes: Unwavering ethical standards, the ability to handle sensitive information with total confidentiality, and a proactive, resilient approach to problem-solving.

About the Organization

MSI Nigeria Reproductive Choices is a mission-driven social business dedicated to the philosophy that every birth should be a matter of choice, not chance. As part of a global partnership operating in 37 countries, we combine the heart of a non-profit with the efficiency of a modern commercial enterprise. We foster a culture of professional excellence, where your financial expertise contributes directly to reproductive freedom and the empowerment of underserved communities. Join a team that values innovation, equity, and the pursuit of a world where everyone has the power to decide their own future.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary Expectations: Competitive (commensurate with experience and international NGO standards).
Impact: The opportunity to work at the forefront of social enterprise and humanitarian health.
Culture: A diverse, inclusive, and safeguarding-focused environment that prioritizes professional growth.

How to Apply

Interested candidates who meet the above criteria should submit their application as one single document (combined Cover Letter and Resume) in MS Word or PDF format.

Email to: [email protected]
Subject Line: Head of Finance & Accounts – Abuja

Note to Applicants:

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; early submission is encouraged as the role may be filled before the deadline.
Only applications following the naming and format instructions will be reviewed.
No relocation allowances are provided for this position.
MSI Nigeria is an equal opportunity employer and maintains a zero-tolerance policy regarding abuse, exploitation, and harassment.

Tips for Applicants

Quantify Your Impact: In your resume, don’t just list tasks. Show how you improved financial systems, managed specific multi-million dollar donor budgets, or achieved cost-savings.
Highlight Cross-Sector Experience: Since this is a “social business,” emphasize any experience you have bridging the gap between commercial efficiency and non-profit mission.
Check Your Formatting: Ensure your single-document submission is clean and professional—attention to detail is a core requirement for any finance leader.