Graduate Finance Intern I at Management Sciences For Health - MSH

Job ID: 13-11010
Location: Abuja
Grade: Intern
Group/Office: PDG (Program Delivery Group)
Dept/Unit: PDGGEN - Program Delivery Group
Project/Program: A607 - Nigeria Global Fund RSSH
Reports To: Accountant

Overview

• The Finance Intern will assist in providing Finance support and coordinating programmatic information for the Global Fund Malaria project activities.
• She or he will assist the Finance team 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 Intern would be aware of, and adheres to, MSH’s procurement integrity standards in all activities.

Specific Responsibilities

• Prepare payment vouchers
• Process payment of expenses, including per diem and transport to participants during activities in the field
• Maintain accounting files
• Support logistic for travels and activities
• Track and following up on outstanding advances and ensure timely reconciliation.
• Daily filling of vouchers
• Assist in gathering /photocopying of documentations for monthly payment of volunteers
• Assist in providing support during seminars, workshops, etc.
• Assist in ensuring routine servicing of equipment as and when due and keeping maintenance log
• Assist in periodic verification of physical inventory
• He/She also support services such as spiral binding and photocopying
• Ensure the office facility is properly maintained for good work environment
• Any other financial duties as assigned by the supervisor

Qualifications and Experience

• University Degree / HND in Accounting or equivalent certification.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in a finance position
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, especially Excel spreadsheets, or comparable software and basic accounting software (i.e. QuickBooks)
• Ability to multitask and withstand pressure