Médecins Sans Frontières-Holland in Nigeria Limited by Guarantee is an international, private, non- governmental, non-profit humanitarian organization. Our organization offers assistance to populations in distress, to victims of natural or man- made disasters, to victims of armed conflict, without discrimination irrespective of race, religion, creed or political affiliation. We have been working in Nigeria since February 1996. A Memorandum of Understanding between Médecins Sans Frontières-Holland and the Federal Government of Nigeria facilitates this. MSF-OCA employees are guided by a Code of Conduct, which aims to strengthen and support ethical cultures throughout MSF-OCA, based on the core values that guide our medical humanitarian mission.
We are looking for one (1) Finance Assistant Position in our Noma, Nutrition & SGBV project.
Duty Station: Sokoto
Job Type: Definite Contract (1 Year with Possibility of Extension)
Publication Date: 31 March 2026
Deadline for Applications: 10 April 2026 (5:00 PM) Main objective and responsibility of the position
Execute administrative and finance related tasks and follow up of project accountancy to support the Finance
Assistant following MSF standard and procedures, in order to ensure legal compliance and keep a strict control over monetary resources to achieve project objectives
General Accountabilities:
- Implementing cash management procedures in order to ensure the highest control and security, assisting the Project Fin Manager in the prevision of monthly treasury and planning in order to en-sure the coverage of daily needs, advances on salaries, payroll, etc.
- Processing the payment to suppliers and keep strict on all documentation involved, informing the administration manager of any sort of disparity
- Carrying out all accounting tasks and activities, classifying, preparing and filing of all accounting pieces in accounting software, in order to ensure strict control of all expenditures and the reliability of statements and documentation.
- Following up of all expiring rental contract dates and inform the Administration Manager in order to leave enough time to arrange a renewal or look for some other alternative.
- Making all administrative information available to the staff (posting, meetings, etc.), supporting the Project Finance Manager in translating documents into local language and assisting in meetings upon request.
- Any other administrative task delegated by the Finance Assistant.
Context Specific Accountabilities:
- Prepare and upload all bank payments in online banking portal after receiving and reviewing the supporting documentation for compliance with the finance policy, quality standards and the beneficiaries’ banking details. Check the bank balance frequently and ensure it’s within the maximum and minimum stipulated by MSF. Flag to the manager when the amounts are low so it can be followed up.
- Liaise with Finance manager in terms of doing the paperwork necessary for any bank transaction and follow up.
- Ensure that the monthly closing deadlines are respected, actively follow up and inform the manager if deadlines are approaching in terms of the normal monthly financial procedures.
- Assisting the Finance Manager in the prevision of monthly financial planning (MMRs) in order to ensure the coverage of daily project needs, advances on salaries, daily workers and also advising coordination of
anticipated costs for their financial planning. Ensure collaboration with department supervisors to facilitate accuracy of MMR.
- involved, informing the administration manager of any sort of disparity. Report on any outstanding payments to ensure timely communication with affected individuals as necessary.
- Is responsible to ensure all receipts meet MSF requirements (deadlines, information, signatures).
- Checking individual entries and preparing the necessary originals documents for efficient justification and explanation of payments and receipts made.
- Prepare the hardcopies according to the month-end checklist and ensure proper filing of financial documentation. Review the projects’ bookkeeping to ensure that the supporting documentation complies with the finance policy standards and ensure exception reports Processing the payment to suppliers/third parties and keeping strict oversight on all documentation are completed as required.
- Update the IMS food-pot costs and import them to Unifield on a monthly basis
- Check for monthly bank statement matching with the transactions and monthly bank reconciliation as requirement and prepare as per MSF template.
- Controlling and monitoring cash payments from the cashbox and coding and recording cash transactions in Unifield daily,
- Responsible of the Petty Safe reconciliations and valid (original and completely approved documents to ensure reliable and updated financial information.
- Ensure strict compliance with controls procedures as outlined by the financial Policy within MSF.
- Ensure all receipts meet MSF requirements (deadlines, information, signatures …)
- Responsible for issuing of recharge cards
- Monitor cash advances as per the MSF financial policy
- Noma and ITFC hospital patient transport reimbursement support
- Be flexible and open to work in a dynamic and ever changing work environment
- Be adaptable in terms of taking on new tasks and adjusting to ad-hoc requests
- Be friendly and welcoming to all staff, encourage having an open and safe environment in the office
REQUIREMENTS (QUALIFICATIONS):
| Education | Essential finance, business or administration related diploma. Desirable BA in accounting and chartered accounting certification. |
| Experience | Essential previous working experience of at least two years in relevant jobs. Desirable experience in MSF or other NGOs in developing countries. |
| Languages | Mission language – English and Hausa language essential |
| Knowledge | Essential computer literacy (word, excel, internet), desirable knowledge of accounting software |
| Competencies | Results and Quality Orientation, Team work and Cooperation, Behavioural Flexibility, Commitment to MSF Principles & Stress Management |
APPLICATION PROCESS:
– Please use this link: https://cutt.ly/rtDfL8xR 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. Lastly, only one online application form should be submitted as multiple submissions will not be considered.
Notes:
- The deadline for the position is 13th April 2026 (5:00 PM)
- Only shortlisted candidates would be contacted. If you don’t hear from us within a month, please assume
your application has not been successful on this occasion.
- No Transportation and/or Allowance will be provided during the recruitment process.
- Any document sent to MSF-OCA (CV, cover letter, copies of diploma etc.) will not be returned.
- No accommodation will be provided upon resuming to the job location if selected.
- By submitting your application, you consent to Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) using your personal data only for purposes related to the recruitment process. The information collected is necessary to assess and validate the application to select the most suitable candidate. Your data will be treated confidentially and destroyed after 12 months. Only MSF staff directly involved in the recruitment process have access to your data. MSF does not sell or share your data with third parties under any circumstances.
MSF is an equal opportunities employer and promotes diversity within the organization.
Qualified Female Candidates are encouraged to apply.
