Finance Assistant at Medecins Sans Frontieres (Msf)

Medecins Sans Frontieres (Msf) (MSF is an international, private, non-governmental, non-profit humanitarian organization. We offer assistance to populations in distress, to victims of natural or man-made disasters, and to victims of armed conflict, without discrimination. We have been working in Nigeria since February 1996.)

Main Objective and Responsibility of the Position

Perform administrative and finance related tasks and follow up of project accountancy to support the Project Finance Manager following MSF standard and procedures, in order to ensure legal compliance and keep a strict control over monetary resources to achieve project objectives.

Key Accountabilities

• Implementing cash management procedures to ensure the highest control and security, assisting the Project Fin Manager in the prevision of monthly treasury and planning.
• Processing payments to suppliers and keeping strict oversight on all documentation involved, informing the Administration Manager of any disparity.
• Carrying out all accounting tasks, classifying, preparing, and filing all accounting pieces in accounting software to ensure strict control of all expenditures and documentation reliability.
• Following up on all expiring rental contract dates and informing the Administration Manager.
• Making all administrative information available to the staff (posting, meetings, etc.), supporting the Project Finance Manager in translating documents into the local language, and assisting in meetings upon request.
• Process all bank payments after receiving and reviewing the supporting documentation for compliance with the finance policy, quality standards, and the beneficiaries’ banking details.
• Liaise with coordination for necessary paperwork for any bank transaction and follow up.
• Ensure that the monthly closing deadlines are respected and actively follow up.
• Ensuring respect of and strict compliance to MSF standards (Chart of accounts, quality of documents, Authorization table, expense validation procedures, cash security rules, etc.).
• Responsible to ensure all receipts meet MSF requirements (deadlines, information, signatures).
• Prepare the hardcopies according to the month-end checklist and ensure proper filing of financial documentation.
• Update the food-kitty costs and charge out to International staff’s sub-accounts on a monthly basis.

REQUIREMENTS (QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE / KNOWLEDGE)

APPLICATION PROCESS

Please use this link: Apply now to complete your application.

To complete your application, please email your Cover Letter, latest Curriculum Vitae (CV), and photocopies of only necessary credentials as one document with telephone contact details (daytime) to [email protected] with the subject of the email: FINANCE ASSISTANT.

Notes:

• Only applications submitted online will be accepted.
• Only one online application form should be submitted as multiple submissions will not be considered.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• MSF is an equal opportunities employer and promotes diversity within the organization. Qualified FEMALE Candidates are encouraged to Apply.
• No Transportation and/or Allowance will be provided during the recruitment process.
• No accommodation will be provided upon resuming the job location if selected.