Vacancies: Financial Analyst, Accountant
Management Sciences for Health (MSH) saves lives and improves health, especially among the world’s poorest and most vulnerable people, by closing the gap between knowledge and action in public health. We live our mission to save lives and improve the health of the world’s poorest and most vulnerable people by closing the gap between knowledge and action in public health. We requires suitably qualified candidates to fill the positions above
Position: Financial Analyst,
Location: Abuja
- The Financial Analyst is responsible for assisting the Associate Director for Operations and Finance with preparing and interpreting reports for all MSH projects in Nigeria in order to assure project budgets are adequately monitoring and trends or potential issues are identified in a timely manner. The information will ultimately be used by project management to make decisions and guide the projects.
Specific Responsibilities
- For all MSH projects in Nigeria:
- Understand and articulate the basic tenets of internal Control and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles to other staff members as necessary
- Learn basic A 110, A122, A133 (U.S. Government) Cost and Audit Principles.
- Working in close collaboration with the ADOF to monitor project budgets and pipeline expenditures.
- Create and interpret standard financial reports (Balance Sheet, Income Statement. Cash Flow).
- Prepare financial report for quarterly project reports to USA1D.
- Prepare quarterly SF 269 Annex reports.
- Monitor obligation expenditures and report monthly to COMU Director.
- Prepare, review and interpret monthly financial management reports for COMU Director, and presenting findings or analysis to Project Directors as required.
- Analyze reports prepared by other managers and officers, i.e. fuel reports, vehicles reports, telephone usage analysis, etc.
- Periodically review log books for vehicles, equipment maintenance, diesel usage for generator
- Prepare ad hoc reports as requested by ADOF, COMU Director or USAID
- Assist in budget preparation as necessary
- Other tasks as requested by supervisor
Requirements:
- University Degree in Accounting or Business Management, or equivalent certification from a Business Technical School
- Minimum 5 years experience as an Accountant or Auditor.
- Experience with USAID funded projects.
- Demonstrate good judgment and sound financial “common sense”.
- Understands the principals of adequate documentation and of audit, and performance necessary to ensure audit compliance.
- Advanced written and verbal proficiency in English including business terminology.
Position: Accountant (2 Positions)
Location: Abuja
- The Accountant is responsible for assisting the Finance Manager with safeguarding the assets (financial and physical) of MSH and ultimately the US Government or other donors against fraud, loss or misuse. The Accountant 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 Accountant is aware of, and adheres to MSH’s procurement integrity standards in all activities.
Qualifications,
- University Degree in Accounting or equivalent certification from a Business Technical School
- Experience as an Accountant or understanding of key aspects of accounting, experience with US government projects will be helpful.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, especially spreadsheet or comparable software.
- Ability to use basic accounting software (i.e. QuickBooks)
- Willingness to travel (30%) within Nigeria Regularly as required
Note: There are no relocation allowances available for these positions.
Method of Application
Interested persons may send comprehensive resume with a brief cover letter as ONE MS Word document to lmsnigeria@msh.org on or before 10th September 2010. If you wish to be considered for a post, please specify the position for which you are applying in the subject line. Note that if the underline instructions are not followed application will not be considered.
Suitable candidates living with HIV/AIDS will have an added advantage
Women are encouraged to apply
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