Fresh Job Recruitment at Management Sciences for Health

⏲ Dec 19, 2017, 9:36 AM
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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. We are recruiting to fill the positions below: Job Title: Finance Associate Job ID: 13-9871 Location: Abuja, Nigeria Grade: E Group/Office: HPG Dept/Unit: GEN (General) Project/Program: P000 - Proposal Reports To: Finance Manager Slots: 3 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.

Specific Responsibilities

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

Qualifications and Experience

Minimum of a 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).

Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to Apply for this Position Job Title: Driver I Job ID: 13-9872 Location: Abuja, Nigeria Grade: A Group/Office: HPG Dept/Unit: GEN (General) Project/Program: P000 - Proposal Reports To: Finance Manager Overview

The Driver’s job is to provide transport support services to all technical program areas. The driver is also required to drive MSH vehicles while transporting staffs which include: Employees, Chief of Party, Country Directors/ Lead and VIP visitors. Drivers are also responsible for overseeing vehicle maintenance.

Qualifications and Experience