Finance Assistant at Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) - Switzerland

Médecins Sans Frontières is an international, independent, medical humanitarian organisation that delivers emergency aid to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, healthcare exclusion and natural disasters. MSF offers assistance to people based only on need and irrespective of race, religion, gender or political affiliation.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Finance Assistant

Location: Abuja
Employment Type: Contract
Type of Contract: 6 months Fixed Term Renewable

Scope of Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Execute administrative and finance related tasks and follow up of accountancy to support the Finance Manager following MSF standard and procedures, in order to ensure legal compliance and keep a strict control over monetary resources to achieve project objectives
• 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.
• Implement cash management procedures in order to ensure the highest control and security, and ensure cash availability
• Assist the Finance Coordinator in the prevision of monthly treasury and planning in order to ensure the coverage of daily needs, advances on salaries, payroll, etc.
• Process the payment to suppliers and keep strict on all documentation involved, informing the administration manager of any sort of disparity.
• Carry out all accounting tasks and activities in order to ensure strict control of all expenditures and the reliability of statements and documentation.
• Classify and prepare all accounting pieces as requested by the Administration Manager.
• File the accounting documents and enter the accounting pieces in the accounting software, with the support from the Administration Manager and/or the Accounting Manager (ACMA).
• Update and maintenance of accounting database, archiving folders
• Retrieve all documents as needed upon request and support the Finance coordinator and ACMA during audits.
• Update and maintenance of mission contract file both in hard copy and file follow up
• Any other administrative task delegated by the Project Finance Manager.

Minimum Requirements

• Desirable: Finance, Business or Administration related Diploma
• Essential previous working experience of at least two (2) years in relevant jobs
• Desirable experience in MSF or other NGOs
• Essential computer literacy (word, excel and internet).
• Commitment, Flexibility, Stress Management, Results, Teamwork, Service.

Application Closing Date
20th November, 2022.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Application Documents
Applications must be in English and include:

• Complete CV with cover letter and Copies of all certificates and diplomas mentioned in the CV.
• Updated contact details and ID
• Contact information of the previous employer/s for reference.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.