Main Duties and Responsibilities
Responsible for quality and timely accounting for the whole mission e.g. cash procedures, bank accounts, receipts and supporting documents, electronic data entry, consolidation of overall mission accounting, monthly closing process and documents, ensuring strict respect of deadlines and strict compliance to MSF guidelines
Coordinating and overseeing the monthly and yearly closing of accounts and balance sheet, and reporting the mission’s accounting statement through monthly and weekly reports, in order to verify the evolution of project finances and provide information about them
Being responsible for the financial management of donor contracts e.g. preparing and verifying the financial reports to donors, following up and analysing the need for amendments.
Coordinating and overseeing the payment of tax liabilities in order to comply with legal obligations.
Coordinating and supervising the conduct of local audits relating to accounting, tax, labour, stock and asset management
Planning and supervising, in close coordination with the HR department, the associated processes (recruitment, training/induction, evaluation) of the staff under his/her responsibility
Is the technical reference for any accounting-related issue including compliance with MSF financial standards and procedures, legal compliance, training and support on the MSF accounting software / system
When required, briefing all staff involved, on specific accountancy management
Minimum Required Skills and Qualifications
University degree in accounting, finance or business administration
Four years previous experience in a similar position is required
Previous work experience with an NGO is highly desirable
Application Closing Date
8th November, 2017
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their Applications, including cover letter, CV’s/Resume and copy of relevant certificates to: msfocb-nigeria-HRassist@brussels.msf.org
Or
Send Hard Copy to:
MSF Belgium Human Resources Office,
14 Tennessee Street,
Maitama,
Abuja.
Note
Only short-listed candidates will be notified and invited for interview; MSF Belgium takes this opportunity to thank all potential candidates for their application.
MSF is an equal opportunity employer, both men and women are encouraged to apply.