Ongoing Recruitment at Management Sciences for Health (MSH)

The Management Sciences for Health (MSH) is 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 following positions below:

1.) GSU Shared Services Accountant

Job Requisition ID: R4617
Job Location: Abuja
Job type: Full time

Main Purpose of the Job

• The GSU Shared Services Accountant will support MSH’s global financial operations by providing accurate and timely accounting services across multiple programs, departments, and country offices.
• The role involves processing financial transactions, maintaining compliance with donor and organizational policies, and ensuring the integrity of financial data.

Main Duties and Responsibilities
Business continuity and shared services:

• Provide compensating controls for countries/projects with inadequate finance structures to manage segregation
• Act as the finance team in countries/projects with no finance staff or provide specialized support when required:
  • Process and review financial transactions
  • Record transactions into the accounting software
  • Prepare all financial reports for internal and external stakeholders.
  • Ensure all financial transactions comply with donor regulations and organizational policies.
  • Maintain accurate documentation for audits and donor reviews.
  • Perform monthly and annual reconciliations of balance sheet accounts in QuickBooks and CostPoint for all supported countries
• Provide robust surge support to country finance teams during periods of increased demand or special projects
• Set up the accounting function at country/project start-up by conducting robust onboarding sessions for finance and accounting staff, equipping new hires with required knowledge and skills to perform effectively, reviewing system requirements and delivering a fully operational accounting system (QBO, Transaction Pro, Inventory Management Systems etc.)
• Manage the close-out of finance and accounting functions in countries/projects in collaboration with the country office finance leads, ensuring that all expenses are recognized, assets and liabilities are reconciled and accurate, and bank accounts are closed/transitioned as appropriate
• Manage both cash accounts and accounts payable of projects/countries in start-up and close-out where local capacity is absent

MSH business systems enhancement and maintenance:

• Serve as the administrator for MSH’s financial management systems (QuickBooks, Costpoint, Inventory Management): Manage access and controls, provide training, and troubleshoot errors for all country office and HQ users
• Create QuickBooks company files for all new countries and projects
• Process Costpoint timesheet expense allocation, generate reports for country office use and troubleshoot issues for supported countries
• Coordinate the deployment and rollout of key global finance and accounting initiatives in line with MSH's strategic plans

Financial Management:

• Contribute to the development, update, and management of MSH global financial processes and manuals, including the Country Office Finance Manual, Chart of Accounts Manual, specific training manuals (QuickBooks, Costpoint etc.), Inventory Management manual, among others.
• Oversee the implementation of and adherence to MSH's internal controls by country offices
• Partner with country office teams to imbibe MSH's values in all finance and accounting responsibilities
• Provide guidance and support external reporting requirements, including the review and preparation of annual and special purpose financial statements in supported countries

Internal and External Liaison and Coordination:

• Act as a strategic link and focal point connecting corporate departments with country offices.
• Coordinate and ensure country offices' execution of organizational priorities and timelines set by corporate finance
• Manage relationships with outsourced service providers including payroll and accounting

Requirements
Required Minimum Qualification:           

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or a related field

Preferred:                             

• Professional Accountancy Qualification (e.g. ACCA, CPA, ICAN)
• Master’s degree in Accounting or a related field

Required Experience:                  

• 6 years of progressively responsible experience in finance/accounting in a similar organization
• Prior work experience with U. S. Government and non-USG, foundations, or other donors.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Experience in the use of accounting software (QuickBooks preferred).
• Experience in solving complex issues through analysis
• Experience in developing and building the capacity of finance and accounting staff
• Demonstrated ability to independently analyze balance sheet and expense account transactions
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Understanding of the tenets of cash control and asset management and must be able to complete timely and accurate account reconciliations.

Competencies:                 

• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English
• Excellent interpersonal skills; demonstrated ability to interact professionally with culturally diverse staff.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a matrix management environment.
• Strong results orientation, with the ability to challenge existing mind-sets/status-quo
• Excellent strategic, analytical, problem-solving, and systems-thinking skills with the ability to make sound judgments and decisions

Application Closing Date: 6th January, 2025.

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2.) GSU Regional Accountant

Job Requisition ID: R4616
Job Location: Abuja
Job type: Full time

Main Purpose of the Job

• The GSU Regional Accountant will coordinate and oversee financial management and country office operations, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and organizational policies across multiple countries (5-6 on average) in Europe, Asia, and Africa.
• The responsibilities include contributing to the development of manuals and standards of operations globally, reviewing financial statements, and managing reporting procedures.
• He/she will contribute to the enhancement of business systems, manage banking and treasury functions, strengthen capacity within country office finance teams, conduct financial analysis, and contribute to recruitment and proposal development.
• The Regional Accountant will serve as a liaison between headquarters and country offices, ensuring effective coordination and adherence to organizational priorities.

Main Duties and Responsibilities
Financial Management and Country office oversight:

• Perform monthly reviews of multiple country offices' financial statements and transactions to ensure compliance with accounting standards and MSH policies, maintaining the integrity of accounting information and financial reporting
• Prepare summaries of the monthly reviews for management, identify and communicate financial reporting errors/gaps to country office finance leads, and provide guidance for the resolution of identified gaps
• Contribute to the development, update, and management of MSH global financial processes and manuals, including the Country Office Finance Manual, Chart of Accounts Manual, specific training manuals (QuickBooks, Costpoint etc.), Inventory Management manual, among others.
• Oversee the implementation of and adherence to MSH's internal controls by country offices
• Partner with country office teams to imbibe MSH's values in all finance and accounting responsibilities
• Review and facilitate the timely transition of country offices' financial data from QuickBooks to CostPoint monthly
• Oversee the implementation of accurate reporting procedures and the timely submission of month-end and year-end financial reports from multiple country offices
• Perform (countries without accounting staff) or review (all other supported countries) monthly and annual reconciliations of balance sheet accounts in QuickBooks and CostPoint for all supported countries
• Provide guidance and support external reporting requirements, including the review and preparation of annual and special purpose financial statements in supported countries
• Oversee country office finance and accounting functions (people, system/structure, and processes) through frequent engagements including country visits
• Interpret and offer advice on MSH and donor policies and procedures and cost principles to country office finance teams

Business continuity and shared services:

• Backstop for the country office finance leads in their absence and as needed
• Provide compensating controls for multiple countries/projects with inadequate finance structures to manage segregation (1-2 countries on average)
• Act as the finance team in countries/projects with no finance staff (1-2 countries on average) or provide specialized support when required
• Provide robust surge support to country finance teams during periods of increased demand or special projects
• Manage the close-out of finance and accounting functions in countries/projects in collaboration with the country office finance leads, ensuring that all expenses are recognized, assets and liabilities are reconciled and accurate, and bank accounts are closed/transitioned as appropriate
• Maintain business continuity by serving as bank signatories to MSH bank accounts (except when prohibited by local regulations) in all supported countries
• Setup the accounting function at country/project start-up by conducting robust onboarding sessions for finance and accounting staff, equipping new hires with required knowledge and skills to perform effectively, reviewing system requirements and delivering a fully operational accounting system (QBO, Transaction Pro, Inventory Management Systems etc.)
• Manage both cash accounts and accounts payable of projects/countries in start-up and close-out where local capacity is absent

MSH business systems enhancement and maintenance:

• Serve as the administrator for MSH’s financial management systems (QuickBooks, Costpoint, Inventory Management): Manage access and controls, provide training, and troubleshoot errors for all country office and HQ users
• Create QuickBooks company files for all new countries and projects
• Process Costpoint timesheet expense allocation and leave accruals, generate reports for country office use and troubleshoot issues for supported countries
• Coordinate the deployment and rollout of key global finance and accounting initiatives in line with MSH's strategic plans

Banking and Treasury Management:

• Coordinate the identification, assessment, and selection of preferred bankers in country offices
• Coordinate the opening and closing of country offices’ bank accounts, including changing of signatories (removal and additions), ensuring compliance with MSH's banking guidelines
• Coordinate the annual independent verification of current bank signatories, thresholds approved and account mandates in country offices
• Develop and maintain relationships with MSH’s key banking institutions while remaining current on new services MSH can exploit in the banking sector.
• Review, consolidate, and submit all MSH country offices' monthly fund requests to HQ treasury, ensuring that bank balances are within the established KPIs and are properly managed to mitigate financial risk (loss, exchange rate fluctuations, etc.)
• Serve as a liaison between HQ treasury and country offices - troubleshooting and proposing innovative cash management approaches.
• Perform reviews and oversight of country offices’ bank and mobile money accounts, ensuring the risk of loss is mitigated

Capacity Strengthening:

• Assess the capacity of country office finance teams and make recommendations about training needs and team structure
• Plan, direct, and coordinate the development and training required to build skills and competencies and increase the long-term independence and effectiveness of the country office finance teams
• Develop and implement capacity-strengthening programs by developing tools and training materials and organizing training or mentorship sessions for finance and accounting staff in country offices
• Provide capacity building and onboarding support for country office finance leads around systems, policies and procedures, and for country leadership around financial management oversight
• Provide orientation and training on accounting-related concepts and requirements, and changes to applicable accounting standards to finance and accounting staff in supported countries
• Strengthen engagement with Key stakeholders in country offices (CPDs and DFAs) and work closely with them to address their support requirements.

Financial Analysis, KPIs, and compliance:

• Interpret country offices' balance sheets results based on financial analysis reports from QBO and Cost Point, support HQ and country office accounting teams in troubleshooting accounting exceptions and providing timely resolution. 
• Conduct regular knowledge sharing sessions with country office teams to reinforce fraud awareness and policies
• Participate in/coordinate internal and external audits across countries as required. Lead efforts to close audit financial management findings timely
• Ensure that systems are in place in country offices to ensure that operations are managed and staff act in full compliance with local laws, adhere to contract/award and donor requirements, and comply with MSH policies and standard operating procedures
• Maintain a centralized repository of country government regulations and standards of all supported countries

Recruitment and Proposal Development:

• Contribute to the proposal development process by recommending suitable finance team structure for effective program implementation and designing/reviewing job descriptions for new projects/countries
• Participate in the interviews and selection of mid-level country office finance positions

Internal Liaison and Coordination:

• Act as a strategic link and focal point connecting corporate departments with country offices.
• Coordinate and ensure country offices' execution of organizational priorities and timelines set by corporate finance

People Management:

• Provide technical direction to  finance staff in assigned countries.
• Mentor and coach Country Offices  finance professionals.

Requirements
Required Minimum Qualification:           

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or a related field

Preferred:

• Professional Accountancy Qualification (e.g. ACCA, CPA, ICAN)
•  Master’s degree in Accounting or a related field

Required Experience:                

• 7 years of progressively responsible experience in finance/accounting in a similar organization
• Prior work experience with U. S. Government and non-USG, foundations, or other donors.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Experience in the use of accounting software (QuickBooks preferred).
• Experience in solving complex issues through analysis
• Experience in developing and building the capacity of finance and accounting staff
• Demonstrated ability to independently analyze balance sheet and expense account transactions
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Understanding of the tenets of cash control and asset management and must be able to complete timely and accurate account reconciliations.

Competencies:                      

• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and French.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; demonstrated ability to interact professionally with culturally diverse staff.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a matrix management environment.
• Strong results orientation, with the ability to challenge existing mind-sets/status-quo
• Excellent strategic, analytical, problem-solving, and systems-thinking skills with the ability to make sound judgments and decisions.

Application Closing Date: 6th January, 2025.

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3.) Admin & Procurement Specialist

Job ID: R4598
Job Location: Sokoto
Job type: Contract
Duration: 6 Months Contract

Main Purpose of the Job

• The role of the Admin/Procurement Officer is provide Admin support and to procure goods and services in compliance with MSH/Donor procurements policies and procedures. S/he collects proforma invoices on approved purchase requisitions, prepares offer analysis and makes recommendations.
• Once the purchase order has been completed, the Procurement Specialist will follow up to assure delivery. She/he maintains procurement data including supplier list and standards of goods and services, and ensures the effectiveness of procurement in timely and cost effective manner.
• Assists expatriate staff with resident visas, also assists project staff with visa processing (where applicable). He is responsible for supervision of all drivers and provides transportation services to staff and TDYers.

Qualifications
Required Minimum Education: 

• Master's  Degree  in  Business  Administration / Finance / Accounts or a related field.
• Alternatively, a University Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management or Business with 4 years post degree experience.

Required Minimum Experience:

• 4 - 5 years or relevant and progressive experience in procurement and supply management.
• Experience in a USG donor funded project or NGO preferred.
• Strong numeric skills and attention to detail and quality.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment while maintaining an individual workload.
• Logical and flexible approach to solving problems, especially when working under pressure.
• Monitoring/assessing performance to make improvements or take corrective action.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Ability to work under pressure
• Planning and scheduling skills
• Good organizational skills.

Competencies:

• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to interact professionally with a culturally diverse staff, clients and consultants.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative and ability to meet deadlines with attention to detail and quality
• Influencer: Relates to people, builds relationships, and effectively presents arguments
• Results seeker: Meets deadlines, identifies actions, and achieves goals
• Innovator: Thinks creatively, anticipates changes, and produces solutions
• Demonstrated intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite applications
• Functional expert: Has knowledge of processes and products
• Adaptor: Stays calm under pressure and handles criticism well
• Complier: Follows procedures and encourages others to as well.

Application Closing Date: 9th December, 2024.

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Note

• MSH is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, religion, creed, citizenship, national origin, age, veteran status, or disability unrelated to job requirements.
• MSH will take affirmative action to ensure that qualified applicants are employed and that employees are treated without regard to their race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran and disability status.
• In compliance with U.S. Department of Labor Executive Order 11246, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act, and Section 4212 of the Vietnam Era Readjustment Assistance Act, MSH has developed and maintains an affirmative action program and plan.

4.) Regional Senior Technical Advisor - Surveillance, Monitoring & Evaluation / Health System Strengthening (SME / HSS)

Job ID.: R4597
Job Location: Nasarawa
Job type: Contract
Duration: 6 Months Contract

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance to SMEPs in the region in the planning and implementation of all M&E/HSS activities.
• Support state M&E/HSS Officers in the implementation of PMI4States state level M&E plans and work plan and reporting on program indicators and targets in collaboration with the State Coordinator.
• Support the states teams to establish systems for flow of information from service-delivery points to the PMI4States central data base.
• Build capacity of SMEP and state DPRS in monitoring and evaluation, data analysis, data interpretation and data use to inform decisions and guide malaria interventions
• Participate in data quality review meetings at the state level.
• Work with state M&E/HSS Officer and SMEP to train health workers in the use of HMIS tools
• Work with the State Coordinators in the implementation of selected health systems interventions including, for example, evidence-based state malaria annual operational plans (AOPs) to fit into state planning and budgeting cycle.
• Engage with the State DPRS, SPHCDA, and State Health Insurance Scheme to mainstream state malaria budgets in state government budget.
• Support state malaria partners to build an evidence base to monitor state malaria program performance towards elimination goals.
• Participate and provide technical input in state level malaria program review meetings
• Provide TA to the states in management of Malaria Data Repository at the state level, drawing from the national MDR instance; and promote dissemination of information to policy and decision makers through bulletins.

Qualifications
Required Minimum Qualifications / Experience:

• Postgraduate Degree in Social Sciences, Statistics, Epidemiology or related field with focus on generating and triangulating data to inform State health systems strengthening.
• Strong analytical, advocacy and program planning skills required
• Minimum of 5 years’ hands-on monitoring & evaluation experience, with good understanding of health system strengthening at state or federal level.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in developing monitoring plans and/or management information systems 3 years of which spent working with NGOs in an African setting
• Minimum of 3 years of experience working in malaria programs in Nigeria
• Familiarity with USAID reporting systems highly desirable, particularly for malaria control
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to foresee problems and initiate appropriate action
• Demonstrated experience in supervision and mentoring of staff at state level
• Excellent data analysis, presentation, use and reporting skills
• Strong computer skills particularly in spreadsheets, database and statistical applications, including DHIS2 for data management
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and fluency in English
• Demonstrated experience in planning and facilitation of training activities
• Excellent organizational, inter-personal, multi-cultural and team building skills.

Application Closing Date: 9th December, 2024.

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Note

• MSH is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, religion, creed, citizenship, national origin, age, veteran status, or disability unrelated to job requirements.
• MSH will take affirmative action to ensure that qualified applicants are employed and that employees are treated without regard to their race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran and disability status.
• In compliance with U.S. Department of Labor Executive Order 11246, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act, and Section 4212 of the Vietnam Era Readjustment Assistance Act, MSH has developed and maintains an affirmative action program and plan.