MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
The F&A Specialist will provide in-country operations support to MTaPS Nigeria project primarily to the COVID Response activity and also to the GHSA activity as guided. The F&A specialist will provide financial support to both MTaPS Nigeria COVID Response and GHSA activities.
The F&A Specialist reports to the Country Project Director, MTaPS Nigeria, and will have a project reporting line to the Country Finance Director.
This position will work closely with the Nigeria MSH F&A team to ensure that MTaPS Nigeria team operates as a cohesive, functional unit within the broader MSH Nigeria structure that provides high-quality, responsive, timely, and cost-effective services to all MSH projects within the framework of local laws, MSH policies and standard operating procedures, and donor requirements.
The F&A Specialist will also proactively engage, coordinate and work with the HO-based MTaPS project management team, MTaPS Finance Leadership, and any other units as required in HO.
The F&A Specialist will be involved in the preparation of payroll information, accurate posting of accounting transactions into the MSH’s financial management system, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of deposits and payments, monthly account reconciliations, will enforce MSH and Donor rules & regulations as they relate to finance, operations, contract and procurement support, comply with MSH finance, procurement and administrative MSH procedures and actively
support any internal and external audits as needed and work closely with the MSH Nigeria F&A team to identify internal control areas that need to be strengthened.
The F&A Specialist will ensure the smooth operations of the financial, operations and administration of MTaPS Nigeria including the office management systems, tools, and services; accounting, financial reporting, and budget management, training logistics and workshop planning; security; conducting compliant procurement of services and goods, managing fleet management needs and providing support with the international and in-country travel. He/She will monitor and ensure overall compliance. S/he must complete tasks maintaining a high standard of quality and other tasks as requested by the supervisor.
S/he will contribute to achieving project targets. It includes purchase requisition review, provides guidance for developing event budgets, per-diem calculation, record keeping, organizing workshops, training events, seminars, and meetings (inside and outside of the office) with counterparts and stakeholders on project activities S/he responsible for arranging all events by anticipating project needs, discerning work priorities, and meeting deadlines with close supervision of multiple project events under the guidance of the Principal Technical Advisor
and in coordination with the program team.
The responsibilities and duties are indicative only. The responsibilities and duties are subject to change to meet the needs of the project, the organization, and the donor.
REQUIRED MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:
Required: At least five (5) years of experience in an independent
administrative and accounting position with advanced bookkeeping
responsibilities.

Preferred: Experience in working with donor-funded projects and
general understanding of their rules and regulations
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
Work experience with projects supported by international organizations.
Proficient in Excel preferably advanced level.
Proficient in use of Financial Management Accounting systems i.e. QuickBooks, PeopleSoft, SAP, Agresso etc. (and modules like GL, Accounts Payable &, Procurement)
Experience with organizing workshops and training courses.
Experience developing and interpreting standard financial reports (Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Cash Flow) and creation of Journal entries required.
English fluency required
Excellent communication skills.
COMPETENCIES:
Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meets deadline.
Able to manage and coordinate activities simultaneously
Ability to work in a team-oriented environment while driving results.
Perform logistical analysis
Creative Problem Solving
Organized detail oriented
PHYSICAL DEMANDS :
Travel requirements, Keyboard use, Pulling drawers,
Lifting papers <10lbs., ETC.
Pls. make appropriate edits, i.e. percentage travel, etc.
QUALIFICATIONS
REQUIRED MINIMUM EDUCATION:
Required: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration
or a similar field
Preferred: Master’s degree in Business Administration or Accounting
MSH is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, religion, creed, citizenship, national origin, age, veteran status, or disability unrelated to job requirements. MSH will take affirmative action to ensure that qualified applicants are employed and that employees are treated without regard to their race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran and disability status. In compliance with U.S. Department of Labor Executive Order 11246, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act, and Section 4212 of the Vietnam Era Readjustment Assistance Act, MSH has developed and maintains an affirmative action program and plan.
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