Management Sciences for Health (MSH), a global health
nonprofit organization, uses proven approaches developed over 40 years to help
leaders, health managers, and communities in developing nations build stronger
health systems for greater health impact. We work to save lives by closing the
gap between knowledge and action in public health. Since its founding in 1971,
MSH has worked in over 150 countries with policy makers, health professionals,
and health care consumers to improve the quality, availability and
affordability of health services. Working with governments, donors, non
governmental organizations, the private sector, and health agencies, MSH
responds to priority health problems such as HIV & AIDS; tuberculosis; malaria;
maternal, newborn and child health; family planning and reproductive health;
and chronic non-communicable diseases such as cancer, diabetes,
and lung and
heart disease. Through strengthening capacity, investing in health systems
innovation, building the evidence base, and advocating for sound public health
policy, MSH is committed to making a lasting difference in global health.
Job Title: Finance
Associate
Location: Abuja
Report to:
Finance Manager
Job Overview
The Finance Associate is responsible for assisting the
Senior Accountant/Finance Manager with safeguarding the assets (financial and
physical) of MSH and ultimately the U.S. Government or other donor against
fraud, loss or misuse. The Finance Associate is responsible for ensuring that
any money expended in the field is done in accordance with Generally Accepted
Accounting Principles, MSH policy, and any cost principles imposed by the donor
agency. The Finance Associate is aware of, and adheres to, MSH’s procurement
integrity standards in all activities.
Duties
- Prepare payment vouchers
- Properly code all transactions
- Payment of expenses, including per diem and transport to participants during activities in the field
- Prepare and control advances
- Assure balances of unused portions of advances are deposited into the MSH account
- Prepare deposit slips for cash to be deposited into the bank account
- Reconcile advances, including review of receipts, coding of expenses on the general voucher and entering into QuickBooks
- Maintain accounting files
- Follow up on outstanding advances and assure timely reconciliation
- Control consumption of project (petrol, electricity, water, telephone)
- Participate in the improvement of the accounting system and the system of internal control
- Create all financial reports as requested by supervisor
- Preparation of forms for payments of taxes and social security
- Other tasks as requested by supervisor
Requirements
- Minimum of University Degree or HND in Accounting
- Minimum of 1 year experience in accounting
- Knowledge of US Government funded programs, regulations and requirements
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, especially Excel spreadsheets
- Ability to use basic accounting software (i.e. QuickBooks) or comparable software
- Demonstrate good judgment and sound financial "common sense"
- Verbal and written language skills in English required including speaking, writing, understanding, and reading and the ability to conduct business in English
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills with a service-oriented outlook
- Advanced reporting skills
- Computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications (Excel spreadsheets, word processing, and electronic mail along with data entry experience)
Note
Management Sciences for Health is an equal opportunity
employer offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender,
sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, citizenship,
physical or mental disability, or veteran status.
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