Remote Finance and Compliance Officer

She Code Africa is seeking a Finance and Compliance Officer to support daily financial operations, ensure compliance with donor requirements, and contribute to fundraising and reporting efforts. This role is critical to maintaining financial accuracy and supporting the organization’s mission to close the gender gap in tech.

Maintain and update accurate financial records and accounting systems

Assist in financial reporting, budget tracking, and variance analysis across grants and programs

Monitor compliance with internal controls and donor-specific financial guidelines

Participate in audits, internal reviews, and quarterly financial performance reporting

Identify and pursue new funding opportunities, including grants, CSR programs, and partnerships

Lead initial outreach and pitch conversations with potential funders

Draft financial narratives, budgets, and supporting documents for proposals

Maintain personal fundraising pipeline and contribute to revenue generation targets

Represent the organization in funder briefings, pitch events, and donor roundtables

Maintain donor finance dashboards to track funds and disbursements

Support timely financial reporting and donor updates in line with compliance calendars

Join donor check-in meetings to provide financial insights and compliance updates

Flag and document compliance risks and improve SOPs

Assist with internal reviews and implement corrective actions from audits

Availability for occasional local or international travel

Open to female candidates residing in Lagos, Nigeria

Minimum 3-5 years of experience in finance, accounting, or compliance, preferably in the nonprofit or development sector

Strong knowledge of budgeting, financial forecasting, audit readiness, and reporting

Knowledge of Nigerian tax and financial regulations for nonprofits

Proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets, QuickBooks, Wave, or similar financial software

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and proactive problem-solving attitude

Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage multiple work streams in a remote setup

Alignment with She Code Africa’s mission and commitment to gender equity in tech

Availability for occasional local or international travel

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