Finance and Admin Intern at Management Sciences for Health (MSH)

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 below:

Job Title: Finance and Admin Intern
Location: Akwa Ibom
Employment Type: Full-time

Main Purpose of Job

• The intern will provide finance and administrative support to PMI-S Oyo state project office.
• This internship will provide individuals the opportunity to gain experience and skills in the following areas depending on their core competencies and approved assignment.
• Finance Intern will assist the Finance and Administrative Manager/Accountant in providing finance & logistic support in the unit.
• S/he is to support preliminary reviews towards ensuring expenditures and applicable documentation are in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, MSH policy, and any cost principles determined by the donor agency.
• The Finance Intern will ensure timely collations and undertaking preliminary checks on finance documents.

Task And Responsibilities

• Assist the state Accountant in payment processes
• Support in the preparation of various weekly/monthly reports for the Finance Manager and the State Accountant as required.
• Assist in the preparation of payment sheets to be used for activity/operations expenses payment.
• Support the development and preparation of annual budget and cost assumption template computation.
• Assist with the printing, binding, scanning and photocopies of documents and training materials for staff.
• Assist in filling and registering of procurement documents, including activity profiles, purchase request and purchase orders.
• Assist with the weekly inventory checks for staff allocated assets are in the same position and used by the allottee.
• Support timely collation of retirements’ supporting documents from the LGA and State offices.
• Receive and review payment requests/invoices and supporting documentation for accuracy and completeness before posting by the Accountant and FAM.
• Assist with the preparation of bill vouchers and payment vouchers and classification into respective GL accounts codes as given by MSH PMI-S Finance department  
• Assist in checking and filling stores requisition
• Assist in periodic verification of physical inventory
• Support the tracking of status of accomplishment of deliverables.
• Perform other official duties as may be assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

• Candidate must have a background in Finance and Accounting, Business Administration, Economics or related field, with NYSC discharge/completion or exemption certificate
• Computer skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Should have good written and oral communication skills
• Fluency in English.
• Experience in an international ngo environment will be an added advantage.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to details and time management

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply