Entry Level Finance Assistant at Management Sciences for Health
Employment Nigeria
25-May-2017
ABUJA ,
Accounting
Management Sciences for Health a global health nonprofit non governmental organization
POSITION : Finance Assistant
DESCRIPTION
- 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.
- 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 Assistant is aware of, and adheres to, MSH’s procurement integrity standards in all activities.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- Preparation of forms for payments of taxes and social security
- Other tasks as requested by supervisor.
- 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.
- Maintain accounting files.
Qualifications and Experience
University Degree or HND in Accounting.
Experience:
- Ability to use basic accounting software (i.e. QuickBooks) or comparable software.
- Demonstrate good judgment and sound financial "common sense"
- Minimum of 1 year (one) of experience in accounting. Knowledge of US Government funded programs, regulations and requirements.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, especially Excel spreadsheets
Skills:
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills with a service-oriented outlook.
- Computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications (Excel spreadsheets, word processing, and electronic mail along with data entry experience).
- Basic knowledge of USAID rules & regulations and Experience with U.S. government projects helpful.
- Ability to follow MSH and donor policies and procedures for procurement and documentation, and ensure adequate accounting documentation fora proper audit trail
Competencies:
- Work under pressure.
- Work independently, prioritizes tasks, and meets deadlines
- English skills fluency highly required including speaking, writing, understanding, and reading and the ability to conduct business in English.
- Work in a team
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