Management Sciences for Health (MSH) Accountant Job Vacancy

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 position below:

Job
Title: Accountant
Job ID: 13-9948
Location: Abuja
Reports To: Senior Accountant

Overview

The
Accountant 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
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
Control
and enter all expenses from the petty cash
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

Qualifications
and Experience

Minimum
of University Degree or HND in Accounting
Minimum
of 3 years’ experience in accounting
Ability
to work in a team Extensive knowledge of USAID rules & regulations and
Experience with U.S. government projects helpful
Experience
in the use of accounting software (QuickBooks preferred)
Understanding
of the basic tenets of Cash Control, Asset Management and Bank
Reconciliation
Demonstrate
good judgment and sound financial “common sense”
Verbal
and written language skills in English required
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)
Understanding
of the tenets of cash control and asset management, and must be able to
complete timely and accurate account reconciliations
Ability
to follow MSH and donor policies and procedures for procurement and documentation,
and ensure adequate accounting documentation fora proper audit trail
Knowledge
of US Government funded programs, regulations and requirements
Experience
or understanding of key aspects of accounting. Experience with U.S.
government projects helpful, but not mandatory
Proficiency
in Microsoft Office programs, especially Excel spreadsheets