Finance Assistant at (MSF) @(MSF)

💼 Role Snapshot: Finance Assistant (MSF)

📍 Location: Gummi, Zamfara State
📅 Deadline: 7 August 2026
📄 Contract: 1 year (renewable)
🎯 Focus: Finance + Administration support in a humanitarian project

💡 What You’ll Actually Do

This role is about keeping the project financially organized and compliant.

💰 Core Responsibilities

• Manage cash and payments (suppliers, staff advances, etc.)
• Maintain accurate accounting records
• Verify and file receipts & financial documents
• Support monthly financial reporting & closing
• Assist in budget planning and treasury forecasts
• Ensure compliance with MSF financial procedures

🧾 Daily Tasks (Simplified)

• Process payments ✔️
• Record expenses in accounting system ✔️
• Check documents for errors ✔️
• Track deadlines (rent, reports, etc.) ✔️
• Support audits & reporting ✔️

👉 In simple terms:
You’ll be the person ensuring every naira is tracked, justified, and properly documented.

✅ Do You Qualify?

🎓 Education

• Degree in:
  • Accounting
  • Finance
  • Business Administration

⏳ Experience

• Minimum: 2 years in finance/admin roles
• Advantage if:
  • NGO experience
  • Experience with accounting systems (e.g., Unifield)

💻 Skills Needed

• Strong Excel & computer skills
• Attention to detail
• Organization & accuracy
• Ability to meet deadlines

⚠️ Reality Check

• This is a field-based humanitarian role, not a corporate office job
• You’ll work in:
  • Remote environment
  • High-pressure setting
• Requires:
  • Integrity (handling cash)
  • Accuracy under stress

📄 How to Apply

1. Fill the Form

Apply here:
MSF Finance Assistant Application Form⁠

2. Send Email

📧 gummi-jobs@oca.msf.org
Subject: Finance Assistant

Attach (ONE PDF):

• CV
• Cover letter
• Certificates

✍️ Cover Letter Tips (Important)

Focus on:

• Your finance/accounting experience
• Your ability to:
  • Handle cash responsibly
  • Maintain accurate records
• Experience with:
  • Budgets
  • Financial reporting