Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international, independent, medical humanitarian organisation that delivers emergency aid to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, natural disasters and exclusion from healthcare. MSF offers assistance to people based on need, irrespective of race, religion, gender or political affiliation.
Our actions are guided by medical ethics and the principles of neutrality and impartiality.
A worldwide movement
MSF was founded in Paris, France in 1971. Its principles are described in the organisation’s founding charter. It is a non-profit, self-governed organisation.
Today, MSF is a worldwide movement of 24 associations, bound together as MSF International, based in Switzerland.
Thousands of health professionals, logistical and administrative staff – most of whom are hired locally – work on programmes in some 70 countries worldwide.
Humanitarian action
MSF’s work is based on humanitarian principles. We are committed to bringing quality medical care to people caught in crisis, regardless of race, religion or political affiliation.
MSF operates independently. We conduct our own evaluations on the ground to determine people’s needs. More than 90 per cent of our overall funding comes from millions of private sources, not governments.
MSF is neutral. We do not take sides in armed conflicts, we provide care on the basis of need, and we push for independent access to victims of conflict as required under international humanitarian law.
Bearing witness and speaking out
MSF medical teams often witness violence and neglect in the course of their work, largely in regions that receive scant international attention.
At times, MSF may speak out publicly in an effort to bring a forgotten crisis to public attention, to alert the public to abuses occurring beyond the headlines, to criticise the inadequacies of the aid system, or to challenge the diversion of humanitarian aid for political interests.
Quality medical care
MSF rejects the idea that poor people deserve third-rate medical care and strives to provide high-quality care to patients. In 1999, when MSF was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, the organisation announced the money would go towards raising awareness of and fighting against neglected diseases.
Through the Access Campaign, and in partnership with the Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative, this work has helped lower the price of HIV/AIDS treatment and stimulated research and development for medicines to treat malaria and neglected diseases like sleeping sickness and kala azar.Responsibilties
Performing daily cash counts Controlling and monitoring cash payments from the cashbox and coding and recording cash transactions in the daily cashbook or accounting system,
and investigating any discrepancies
Following up on cash advances and ensuring they are duly settled
Carrying out transfer requests between cash and safe box
Checking the validity of invoices, approval signatories, and correctness of account codes
Performing currency exchange operations when required.
Assisting with the preparation of salary payments as required.
Performing monthly reconciliations before closing the monthly accounts, managing bank reconciliations and monthly bank statements if applicable.
In close collaboration with the Finance Assistant and under the supervisor of Finance Assistant/Deputy Finance Coordinator
Controlling and monitoring cash payments from the cashbox and accurately coding and recording all cash transactions in the daily cashbook or accounting system in line with MSF financial procedures.
Responsible for petty cash reconciliations, ensuring all balances are regularly verified and properly documented.
Ensuring all financial transactions are supported by complete, original, and fully approved documentation in compliance with MSF policies and internal control standards.
Ensuring strict adherence to MSF cash management procedures, including cash holding limits, payment thresholds, and safe custody of funds, particularly in field and high-risk operational contexts.
Conducting daily cash counts and promptly reporting any discrepancies, irregularities, or suspected financial risks to the Finance Assistant and Deputy Finance Coordinator.
Monitoring cash advances and ensuring timely follow-up and settlement in accordance with MSF financial policy and mission deadlines.
Ensuring availability of petty cash funds through timely communication of replenishment needs based on consumption trends and operational requirements.
Performing monthly cash reconciliations and supporting month-end closure activities in coordination with the Finance Assistant.
Preparing, scanning, organizing, and archiving all financial documents according to MSF filing standards and month-end checklist requirements to ensure audit readiness.
Ensuring all receipts and supporting documents meet MSF requirements (proper signatures, approvals, accuracy, completeness, and timeliness).
Maintaining accurate records of recharge card issuance and ensuring proper reconciliation in line with mission procedures.
Supporting the Finance Assistant and Accounting Manager in compiling financial documentation required for audits, internal controls, and reporting.
Ensuring flexibility in performing additional finance-related tasks as required due to the evolving operational context of MSF Nigeria missions.
Ensuring compliance with MSF internal control systems at all times, including segregation of duties, authorization flows, and documentation standards.
Immediately reporting any suspected fraud, theft, loss of funds, or financial irregularities in line with MSF reporting protocols.
Requesting technical support from the Finance Assistant, Accounting Manager, or Deputy Finance Coordinator when required for complex financial issues.
Qualifications
Interested candidates should possess an OND / HND / Bachelor`s Degree in a relevant field.