Management Sciences for Health (MSH) Current Career Opportunity: 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.

Vacancy Details is as stated below:
Job Title: ACCOUNTANT

Grade: 7
Job ID: 11-4139
Job Location/Country: Abuja, Nigeria.
# of Positions: 1
Center/Office: CLM – General
Project/Program: PRO-ACT

Application Due Date: 2011-06-03

Overall Responsibilities

-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.
Qualification
-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);
-Demonstrate good judgment and sound financial “common sense”;
-Ability to create and monitor budgets. Understanding of the basic tenets of Cash Control, Asset Management and Bank Reconciliation;
-Understands the principles of adequate documentation and of audit and performance necessary to ensure audit compliance;
-Willingness to travel (30%) within Nigeria Regularly as required;
-Written and Verbal proficiency in English including business terminology.

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