MSH Recruiting

MSH Recruiting Accountant
JOB TITLE: ACCOUNTANT
GRADE: 5
JOB ID: 11-316CPM
JOB LOCATION:
COUNTRY: US
# OF POSITIONS: 1
CENTER/OFFICE: CPM - GENERAL
PROJECT/PROGRAM: SPS
APPLICATION DUE DATE: 2011-01-14

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES
The Accountant oversees the overall accounting, financial and personnel management, and payroll administration duties of the office in Tanzania under the Regional Technical Advisor’s supervision. He or she is responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of technical efforts and field activities by providing accounting, financial payment, payroll administration and other office management and logistical support to facilitate the implementation of the organization’s activities. The Accountant ensures that accounting, financial management, personnel, and payroll administration systems are conducted according to MSH regulations, standard operating procedures and good business practices. It may be necessary that he or she supervises administrative staff and drivers and provides management support to the technical assistance team to facilitate the implementation of the activities under MSH projects in Tanzania.

The Accountant safeguards the assets (financial and physical) of MSH or other donors against fraud, loss or misuse. He or she ensures that any money expended in the field is done in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, MSH Policy, and any cost principles imposed by MSH or a donor agency. He or she must demonstrate the ability to use sound business judgment in assuring that all costs are reasonable and necessary for the completion of the office projects and MSH’s mission.

The MSH Accountant embodies MSH’s values, and is aware of and adheres to MSH procurement integrity and institutional standards and procedures in all project management responsibilities

QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business management.
Experience in office management preferred.
At least three years experience in an independent administrative and accounting jobs in Nigeria with advanced bookkeeping responsibilities.
Experience in working with USAID funded projects required.
Work experience with projects supported by international organizations.
Computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications (Excel spreadsheets, word processing, and electronic mail along with data entry experience).
Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meets deadlines.
Experience with organizing workshops and training courses, preparing and monitoring budgets.
Experience creating and analyzing journal entries.
English and Swahili fluency required (including speaking, writing, understanding, and reading and the ability to work with vendors, staff and stakeholders in both languages).
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to work in a team.

NOTES
NOTE: There are no relocation allowances available for this jobs in Nigeria.

Management Sciences for Health is an equal opportunity employer offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship, physical or mental handicap, or status as a disabled or Vietnam Era veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces.
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