Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) – Holland in Nigeria Limited by Guarantee is an international, independent, non-profit medical humanitarian organisation. MSF provides assistance to people affected by armed conflict, natural or man-made disasters, and other situations of crisis, without discrimination based on race, religion, beliefs, or political affiliation. MSF has been working in Nigeria since February 1996, in collaboration with national and local authorities, under a Memorandum of Understanding with the Federal Government of Nigeria.
JOB DETAILS
Job Type: Definite (1 year with possibility of extension)
Duty Station: Abuja
Publication date: 16th September 2026
Application deadline: 30th September 2026
MAIL PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
Assisting the Finance Coordinator in the implementation and follow-up of the finance activities of the mission, while executing the accountancy and payment related tasks for the capital, according to MSF policies, standards and procedures in order to ensure documentary traceability as well as compliance with local labour and fiscal regulations.
MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Supporting the Finance Coordinator with delegated tasks to ensure proper management in the mission (budget, accounting, treasury, reporting, donors, auditing procedures, legal financial obligations, ) including the translation of documents and assisting in meetings upon request
- Keeping updated on local laws and regulations and informing the FinCo of any changes or misalignment with the practices in place. Ensuring respect and strict compliance to MSF standards (chart of accounts, quality of documents, guidelines, expense validation procedures, cash security rules, )
- Carrying out delegated accounting tasks and activities for the capital, ensuring confidentiality on all finance issues related to MSF as well as the strict control of all expenditures and the reliability of statements and
- Processing payments, ensuring that receipts and supporting documents meet the necessary quality
- Filing and/or scanning hard copies of documents, entering information in the accounting software and performing monthly closing procedures for the journals under his/her responsibility
- Following up on rental/service contracts and insurances dates and informing the FinCo on time to organize payments and
When requested, replacing other members of the Finance/Accounting Manager or Project Administration Assistants during their absence
SECTION / CONTEXT-SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES:
Unifield registers management and Reporting
- Perform delegated accounting tasks, including entering information and posting transactions in the Unifield software, example, processing Vendors payment vouchers,Taxes, Payroll or any other kind of payment that requires processing through Unifield– and carry out monthly closing procedures Bank and Cheque registers including bank reconciliations.
- Ensure adequate filing of bank and cheque register documents for the coordination office and availability of these documents for scanning to the Headquarters in Amsterdam.
Bank
- Process bank & Debit card payments, ensuring those receipts, invoices and other supporting documents meet the necessary quality standards, as well as ensuring strict control of all expenditures and reliability of
- Initiates coordination office and projects bank payment transactions in the bank platform
- Open bank account (Debit card) for newly arrival international staff who is staying in the mission more than 3
Budget and budget controlling
- Control the daily/weekly/monthly financial data input in Unifield from all projects to ensure real time information is available when required to timely decision making
Compliance
- Aid the Finance coordinator and Deputy in the oversight of financial processes for the projects, including support to the project teams in the delivery of quality and timely accounting; this includes the weekly review of projects bank registers entries.
- Ensure compliance of MSF guidelines, standards, policies and procedures for the mission: in particular financial standards and procedures and engagement of expenditure (purchasing and payment procedure)
- Responsible for maintaining the mission Tax files ensuring prompt follow up of all related matters and adherence to timely remittances
- Maintain the mission’s payroll and withholding tax files and ensure adherence to timely tax remittances, monthly and annual tax filing for coordination and project offices.
- Maintain the mission’s social insurance files and ensure timely remittance of monthly social insurance
- Maintain the mission’s Housing Allowance remittance and filing
- Follow up on service/rental contracts and insurance dates, and inform the Finance Coordinator and Deputy on time to organize payments and renewals. Includes keeping track of funds disbursed to partners under MOU contract with MSF-OCA.
- Drafting standard procedures, memos and work process to support projects finance team to apply on their day to day finance management be able to implement OCA finance policy and procedure
- Make sure to use standard forms in all location
Staff coaching
- Providing support, training and capacity building for Finance staff in the projects regarding Unifield application, financial administration, taxation, and finance related issues.
- Training and capacity building for national and international finance and admin staff in the projects and coordination office.
Others
- Participating on Tender analysis when delegated,
- Undertake any other appropriate task assigned by the Financial Coordination or and Deputy this includes covering of task during the absence of colleagues when needed,
- Act as a replacement/cover for other finance staff members such as Finance Accountancy Manager, Accountant, Finance Assistant and Project Finance and HR Manager in their absence,
- Support Finance Coordinator and Deputy organizing monthly Finance meeting and maintain meeting minutes and share
- Support Financial Coordinator and Deputy organization of workshop and staff training,
| REQUIREMENTS (QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE / KNOWLEDGE) | |
| Education | Desirable: Finance, business or administration related diploma |
| Experience | Essential: Previous working experience of at least two years in relevant jobs.
Desirable: Experience in MSF or other NGOs in developing countries. |
| Languages | Essential: Mission language
Desirable: local language essential |
| Knowledge | Essential: Computer literacy (word, excel, internet) |
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Competencies |
· Commitment to MSF principles Advertisement · Teamwork and cooperation · Results and quality orientation · Behavioral flexibility · Stress management |
APPLICATION PROCESS:
- Complete the online MS Form using the link or QR code provided below: FINCO ASSISTANT – Fill out form
OR
- Send one email to [email protected], with “FINCO ASSISTANT” as the subject, attaching:
- Your updated CV
- Cover letter
- Copies of educational documents relevant to the position
Please send all documents in one email, preferably as one PDF file. Do not send multiple emails or separate attachments.
NOTE:
- Only shortlisted candidates will be
- Documents submitted will not be
- No transportation or travel allowance will be provided during the recruitment
- No accommodation will be provided at the duty station upon
We are an equal opportunity employer: we welcome applications from individuals of all genders, ages, nationalities, races, religions, beliefs, ability status, and all other diversity characteristics.
Qualified women candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
MSF-OCA is committed to promoting and maintaining an environment where everyone associated with us —or who comes into contact with our activities—feels safe, respected, and valued. Our safeguarding approach prioritizes the wellbeing and dignity of the communities we assist, as well as that of our staff and partners.
MSF-OCA’s Code of Conduct sets out clear standards for responsible behaviour grounded in respect, inclusion, and accountability. All employees are expected to comply with this Code of Conduct and avoid any behaviour that violates it. Particular care must be taken to prevent harm to those most at risk, including children, adolescents, patients, and people with disabilities.
MSF will use the personal data collected through applications solely for recruitment purposes. The data will be treated confidentially, accessed only by authorised MSF staff, and retained for a maximum period of 12 months, in line with MSF data protection standards.
