MSH, a global health nonprofit organization, uses proven approaches developed over 40 years to help leaders, health managers, and communities in developing nations build stronger health systems for greater health impact. We work to save lives by closing the gap between knowledge and action in public health. Since its founding in 1971, MSH has worked in over 150 countries with policymakers, health professionals, and health care consumers to improve the quality, availability and affordability of health services. Working with governments, donors, nongovernmental organizations, the private sector, and health agencies, MSH responds to priority health problems such as HIV & AIDS; tuberculosis; malaria; maternal, newborn and child health; family planning and reproductive health; and chronic non-communicable diseases such as cancer, diabetes, and lung and heart disease. Through strengthening capacity, investing in health systems innovation, building the evidence base, and advocating for sound public health policy, MSH is committed to making a lasting difference in global health.
- Experience 5 years
- Location Abuja
- Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit
Overview
- Specific Responsibilities
MSH business systems support: Financial Accounting: Capacity Building Support: Oversight and Monitoring: Support Internal and External Audits: Financial Reporting: Qualifications and Experience- The Accountant is part of the finance and operations team responsible for working closely with country accountants and the HQ GL accountants in ensuring timely and accurate financial accounting records are maintained.
- The Accountant will be fully knowledgeable on the MSH finance & accounting policies and procedures and key donor regulations i.e. U.S government, Global Fund, Key US foundations, and others.
- Maintain the QBO helpdesk platform ensuring timely quality response to users
- Maintain the MSH Quickbooks Online administrative rights for MSH countries.
- Integration of QBO and Cost Point Financials ensuring timely update of financial data in the cost point system.
- Manage access controls of Cost Point financials for country offices and conduct the necessary spot checks and trainings as necessary.
- 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.
- Upload financial data accurately & timely on online payment platforms for onward approval and payment.
- Conduct bank reconciliations and ensure that outstanding items are addressed.
- Ensure quality of financial data is consistently improving across countries.
- Ensure that financial data between QBO and Cost Point Financials is reconciled weekly/monthly.
- Develop training materials for key accounting processes.
- Set up regular and adhoc training sessions with state accountants on key financial accounting concepts.
- Identify training needs for finance and accounts staff in state offices and develop a training plan
- Conduct regular spot checks of state transactions for compliance with MSH regulations and rules but also look out for suspicious transactions that may need investigation.
- Provide regular feedback to the state teams on meeting key performance indicators.
- Develop and maintain regular KPI rating for country performance.
- Provide timely and complete financial information to internal and external auditors.
- Support the country to put in place controls that ensure compliance with donor regulations and hence a significant reduction in questioned costs and disallowances.
- Provide support (participate) in country internal audits as needed by the Internal audit team.
- Provide consolidate exception reporting for MSH country offices on a quarterly basis based on quarterly performance of the country teams.
- Ensure timely actions
- University Degree in Accounting or equivalent certification from a Business Technical School. Masters Degree in accounting will be an added advantage. A professional qualification is appreciated.
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience as an Accountant
- Knowledge of & Experience with U.S. government projects
- IT Proficiency i.e. comfortable using computer software i.e. Microsoft Office programs like Word & Excel.
- Experience with working with large data points and applying excel pivot tables, SUMIF, Vlookup, Concatenate etc.
- Fairly advanced use of financial accounting software i.e. administrator or super user level. (I.e. QuickBooks, Sun Systems, PeopleSoft, Cost Point etc.)
- Good Presentation skills i.e. experience conducting trainings and capacity building sessions both remotely and in workshop environment.
- Demonstrate good judgment and sound financial “common sense”
- Experience coordinating/actively supporting both internal and external audits in an organization.
- Good knowledge of a company’s key business processes i.e. procurement to pay, inventory management, treasury management, GL journal adjustments and key steps, and understanding key supporting documents needed to ensure good audit trail.
- Knowledge of key accounting concepts and treatments in line with FAS, GAAP.
- Written and verbal proficiency in English including business terminology.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified? Go to Management Sciences For Health – MSH on msh.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com to apply
