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About the Role:

• The State Finance & Admin Associate is responsible for ensuring the smooth operations of finance and logistics provided by the Operations Unit by providing financial and admin support.
• She or he works with the Senior Operations and Procurement Specialist and State Specialist to coordinate and manage the operation and implementation of project activities in the state.

Specific Responsibilities Include:

• Prepare payment vouchers, and schedules for vendors and participants.
• Properly code all transactions.
• Maintain administration and accounting files.
• Follow up on outstanding vendor’s payments and assure timely reconciliation
• Ensure that payments are compiled, reviewed and sent to the country office timely for processing
• Ensure that entries are entered into project activity tracking logs accurately and timely
• Manage payments of taxes and other statutory payments at the state level.
• Arrange hotel for staff, participants, consultants who are coming to State for assignments
• Assist in organizing for the dispatch of goods and equipment whenever required and ensure that packing list, waybills and export documentation where necessary are prepared and ensure that shipping details are communicated in writing promptly to the receiver
• Calendar management, ensuring conference rooms are booked and Meeting/conference/activity logistics and making sure to update the records regularly
• Arrange spaces for new employees making sure the availability of desks, chairs etc. are ready for them to use on the start day
• Inventory and asset management
• Coordinate the approved Activity Profiles making sure that materials, equipment, etc. required for the activity are organized and ready for the activity
• Coordinate procurement and engagement of vendors for goods and services.
• Coordinate catering services for official functions within and outside the office location
• Control consumption of project (petrol, electricity, water, telephone,)
• Participate in the improvement of the accounting system and the system of internal control.
• Ensure compliance with MSH policies and procedures including internal control systems, Global fund guidelines as well as Nigeria Government regulations.
• Create all administrative and financial reports monthly as requested by the supervisor.
• Ensure that month and year-end activities are done accurately and in compliance with MSH policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED MINIMUM EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 1-3 years’ experience as an Accountant and in Administration
• Understanding of key aspects of accounting
• Experience with Global Fund and U.S. government projects
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, especially Excel spreadsheets, or comparable software
• Verbal and written language skills in English required.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Ability to learn complex program procedures.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Good typing skills. Good memo composition and editing skills. Good computer skills with sound knowledge of commonly used application software
• Familiar with internet search engines and able to undertake background search on well-defined tasks
• Able to work independently by managing priorities and workload within the general schedule of work, instructions and standardized practices
• Excellent command of written and verbal English
• Takes initiative and can start/complete tasks with basic direction
• Excellent Computer knowledge. Proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point and knowledge of Photoshop. Learn and become proficient in the firm’s management system (Applied) and other carrier software or websites, as needed
• Ability to Multi-task and organize ongoing projects, looking for ways to become more efficient in completing tasks
• Consistently looks for ways to help support

COMPETENCIES

• Demonstrated competence to assess priorities and manage a variety of activities in a time-sensitive environment and meet deadlines with attention to detail and quality.
• Strong office and organizational skills
• Demonstrated ability to work as an effective team member in a complex and fast-paced environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to interact professionally with culturally diverse staff, clients and consultants.
• Adaptability, Communication, Problem Solving, Creativity and Innovation, Timeliness of Work, Quality of work and Team Relationships, Efficient Resource Utilization.

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About the Role:

• Under the overall supervision of the Project Director, the Accountant will be responsible for safeguarding the assets (financial and physical) of MSH and ultimately the Global Fund or other donor against fraud, loss or misuse.
• The accountant will be 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 will be aware of, and adhere to, MSH’s Procurement Integrity standards in all activities.

Specific Responsibilities Include:

• Prepare payment vouchers.
• Properly code all transactions.
• 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.
• 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 and filing of forms for payments of taxes and social security.
• Other tasks as requested by supervisor.
• Ensure that payments are processed accurately, timely, and safely (to minimize MSH’s risk exposure).
• Ensure that treasury practices in country minimize MSH’s cash exposure.
• Ensure that entries are entered into financial system accurately and timely.
• Ensure that month and year-end accounting activities are done accurately and in compliance with MSH policies and procedures.
• Ensure that systems are in place in country to ensure that operations are managed, and staff act in full compliance with local laws, adhere to contract/award and donor requirements, and comply with MSH policies and standard operating procedures.
• Systems are in place to ensure that appropriate staff members are aware of and understand laws, contract/award and donor requirements, and MSH policies and procedures.
• Monitor and ensure compliance.
• The responsibilities and duties are indicative only and are subject to change to meet the needs of the project, the organization, and the donor.
• And any other task assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED QUALIFICATION

• Minimum of University Degree or HND in Accounting/Finance.

REQUIRED MINIMUM EXPERIENCE

• Significant professional experience in designing and leading health financing for public health programmes, preferably for HIV and tuberculosis on a large scale.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Minimum of 3-5 years of post-degree/HND experience or master’s with 0-2 years’ experience in accounting/finance.
• Knowledge of Global fund programs, regulations and requirements.
• Experience or understanding of key aspects of accounting.
• Experience with Global fund projects helpful, but not mandatory.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, especially Excel spreadsheets.
• 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 including speaking, writing, understanding, and reading and the ability to conduct business in English.
• 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).

COMPETENCIES

• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to work independently, prioritizes tasks, and meets deadlines.
• Ability to work in a team with Extensive knowledge of Global fund rules & regulations and Experience with Global Fund projects is helpful.
• 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.

Core MSH competencies:

• Adaptability, Communication, Problem Solving, Creativity and Innovation, Timeliness of Work, Quality of work and Team Relationships, Efficient Resource Utilization.