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.Main Purpose
To maintain a pool of qualified and talented candidates for this position who may be employed as needed.
The role involves performing administrative and accounting tasks in line with MSF procedures to ensure legal compliance and proper financial control.
Job Description
Finance & Treasury Management:
Execute administrative and finance-related tasks under the supervision of the Finance Coordinator and/or Accounting Manager (ACMA) to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely financial operations.
Implement and adhere to cash & bank transfers management procedures to maintain strict control, security, and availability of cash.
Assist in the preparation of monthly treasury forecasts to ensure availability of funds for operational needs (petty cash replenishment, advances, supplier payments, etc.)
Ensure that cash office rules and procedures are respected unless otherwise authorized by the Finance Coordinator and/or Accounting Manager (ACMA).
Payments & Supplier Management:
Process all payments to suppliers, ensuring proper documentation, accuracy, and compliance with internal financial procedures.
Maintain strict control over all financial and supporting documents related to payments and immediately inform the Finance Coordinator and/or Accounting Manager (ACMA) of any discrepancies.
Ensure timely payment of all statutory contributions and taxes as required by law and coordination guidelines, under supervision of ACMA.
Monitor expiry dates for rental contracts and inform the Finance Coordinator on time to allow renewal or alternative arrangements.
Accounting & Documentation:
Carry out accounting tasks to ensure cost control, accuracy of expenditure, and reliability of financial statements.
Classify, prepare, and file all accounting documents as required by the Finance/Admin Manager.
Enter all accounting data into the accounting software, with support from the Finance Coordinator and/or Accounting Manager (ACMA).
Ensure timely closure of monthly accounts in accordance with accounting periods and deadlines.
Verify all financial supporting documents for completeness and compliance prior to entry and filing.
Reporting & Communication:
Participate in the preparation of the monthly Finance SITREP and other required finance reports.
Ensure that financial and administrative information (memos, forms, guidelines) is printed, posted, and made accessible to staff.
Report any financial or administrative issues immediately to the Finance/Admin Manager.
To maintain good relationship with the Banks.
General Administrative Support:
Assist in the preparation and translation of finance-related documents into the local language when required.
To support bank signatory maintaining process & other necessary communication with bank.
Work in the project assigned by the Finance Coordinator to support finance and project operations.
Maintain confidentiality of all financial and administrative documentation and information.
Perform any other finance or administrative duty delegated by the Finance Coordinator.
Requirements
Education: Must have Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration with Specialization in Economic, Management, Accounting or Finance.
Experience: Must have two years working experience in administration or finance with MSF or any other INGO.
Must demonstrate moderate understanding of Local tax law.
Desirable Experience with MSF or other INGOs
Language: Must be fluent in English and Hausa written and spoken, understanding of languages spoken in Borno state is an advantage
Knowledge: Must be computer literate demonstrating command of Microsoft office suite (word, Excel, PowerPoint, access and internet).
Competencies:
Results
Teamwork
Flexibility
Commitment
Stress Management.