Field Finance and Admin Manager at Management Sciences For Health - MSH

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED MINIMUM

 EXPERIENCE:                          

• Minimum of 10 years of relevant progressive experience.
• 3 years of managerial experience.
• Knowledge and experience of handling U.S. government funded projects. Including knowledge of donor rules and regulations.
• Understanding of key aspects of accounting.
• Ability to use basic accounting software (i.e. QuickBooks).
• Written and verbal proficiency in English including business terminology.

KNOWLEDGE and SKLLS:                                     

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, especially Excel spreadsheets, or comparable software.
• Strong written and oral presentation skills in English
• A creative and proactive approach to all areas of work with a ‘can do’ attitude, in line with the MSH’s values
• Strong team working orientation with a flexible and adaptable approach to work demands across the whole organization
• Commitment to accuracy and attention to detail
• Collaboration Skills

COMPETENCIES:

• Performing financial management of the project.
• Timely transactions recording, reviewing, vouchers file management and preparing necessary reports.
• Demonstrate good judgment and sound financial "common sense"
• Ability to create and monitor budgets. Understanding of Cash Control, Asset Management and Bank Reconciliations.
• Understanding of principals of adequate documentation and of audit, and performance necessary to ensure audit compliance.
• Good ethical conduct.
• Ability to manage teams in Abuja and in the states.
• Monitoring/assessing performance to make improvements or take corrective action
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to relate to people at all levels internally and externally 
• Ability to plan, balance and cope with competing priorities
• Good written and verbal communication skills 
• Ability to manage teams, initiate and organize work
• Ability to establish priorities in a time-sensitive environment and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to work independently, prioritizes tasks, and meets deadlines.