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Management Science for Health (MSH)
Finance
Accounting
Addis Ababa
3 years
1 Position
2024-10-23
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2024-11-05
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Management Sciences for Health (MSH) is seeking an Accountant for a recently awarded 5-year USAID supply chain and pharmaceutical management project in Ethiopia. The purpose is to provide comprehensive technical assistance to strengthen the health supply chain and pharmaceutical services in select geographic areas in Ethiopia, both of which are cornerstones to achieving critical life-saving priorities.
MSH is a mission-driven, global nonprofit advisory organization that provides governments, health organizations, and the private sector with the strategies, tools, and management support to deliver high-functioning health systems effectively and efficiently. For more than 50 years, we have focused on the people at the heart of the health system - from health ministries to communities, private sector to civil society - in each environment in which we work, serving as trusted advisors to make foundational changes that support the whole health system. Working shoulder-to-shoulder with countries and communities, MSH helps to save lives and improve the health of the world’s poorest and most vulnerable people by building strong, resilient, sustainable health systems.
The Accountant will be responsible for assisting the Director of Finance and Administration with safeguarding the assets (financial and physical) of MSH and ultimately the U.S. Government or other donors against fraud, loss or misuse. The Accountant will be responsible for ensuring that any money expended in the Country is done by Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, MSH policy, and any cost principles imposed by the donor agency. The Accountant is primarily responsible for, but is not limited to, preparing payment vouchers, ensuring proper record keeping, activity advance reconciliations, and supporting the Director of Finance and Administration in VAT, WHT, and other relevant Tax reporting. The Accountant is aware of and adheres to MSH’s procurement integrity standards in all activities.
Education: University Degree in Accounting, Business administration or a similar field
Experience: At least three (3) years of experience
Experience in working with donor-funded projects and a general understanding of their rules and regulations are preferred
Knowledge and Skills:
Work experience with projects supported by international organizations
Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, especially Excel spreadsheets
Ability to use basic accounting software (i.e. QuickBooks) or comparable software
Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills with a service-oriented outlook
Verbal and written language skills in English required including speaking, writing, understanding, and reading and the ability to conduct business in English
Ability to demonstrate good judgment in financial review
Excellent communication skills
Competencies:
Ability to review and prepare payment vouchers and also code all transactions properly
Ability to work in a team-oriented environment while driving results
Creative in problem-solving
Organized and detail-oriented
Ability to reconcile advances, including review of receipts and other submissions, and process vendor and participant payments
Understanding of the basic tenets of Cash Control, Asset Management, and Bank Reconciliation
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Accounting
Business Administration
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