Management Sciences for Health (MSH) Recruitment for Graduate Finance Intern I


The Management Sciences for Health (MSH), a global health nonprofit organization, uses proven approaches developed over 40 years to help leaders, health managers, and communities in developing nations build stronger health systems for greater health impact. We work to save lives by closing the gap between knowledge and action in public health.

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Position: Finance Intern I
Job ID: 13-10607
Job Locations: Abuja
Grade: Intern
Slot: 4
Reports to: Finance Associate
Project/Program: A000 - None Specified
Group/Office: PDG (Program Delivery Group)
Dept/Unit: PDGGEN - Program Delivery Group

Overview

  • The Finance Intern will assist the Senior Accountant/Accountants in providing finance & logistic support in the unit. 
  • The Finance Intern is aware of, and adheres to, MSH’s procurement integrity standards in all activities.

Specific Responsibilities

  • Prepare payment vouchers
  • Properly code all transactions
  • Process payment of expenses, including per diem and transport to participants during activities in the field
  • Prepare deposit slips for cash to be deposited into the bank account.
  • Reconcile advances, including review of receipts, coding of expenses on the general voucher and entering into QuickBooks
  • Maintain accounting files
  • Manage the inventory data base in the field office
  • Track and following up on outstanding advances and assure timely reconciliation.
  • Other tasks as requested by supervisor.

Qualifications and Experience

  • Minimum of 1 experience in finance position with a Non-Governmental Organization
  • University Degree in Accounting or Higher National Degree (HND) in Finance/Accounting
  • Experience as an Accountant or understanding of key aspects of accounting
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, especially Excel spreadsheets, or comparable software and basic accounting software (i.e. QuickBooks)
  • Specific qualification in management of a large and busy