Location: Kano, Nigeria
The State Finance & Admin Associate provides comprehensive accounting, administrative, and logistical support to the state office. The role manages daily administrative and financial tasks, ensures strict compliance with organizational policies and procedures, and delivers support to the team. The Finance & Admin Associate works closely with the Finance Officer to coordinate operations, manage financial transactions and maintain accurate records in the state.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare payment vouchers and schedules for vendors and participants.
- Properly code all transactions.
- Maintain administration and accounting files.
- Follow up on outstanding vendor payments and ensure timely reconciliation.
- Ensure accurate and timely posting of all financial transactions into QuickBooks.
- Ensure entries are made accurately and on time in project activity tracking logs.
- Manage tax payments and other statutory obligations at the state level.
- Arrange hotels for staff, participants and consultants travelling to the state; coordinate dispatch of goods and equipment, including packing lists, waybills and export documentation.
- Manage calendars, conference room bookings and meeting/activity logistics.
- Prepare workspaces for new employees; manage inventory and assets.
- Coordinate approved Activity Profiles, procurement and engagement of vendors, and catering services for official functions.
- Control consumption of project resources (petrol, electricity, water, telephone).
- Ensure compliance with MSH policies and procedures, internal control systems, donor guidelines and Nigerian Government regulations.
- Prepare monthly administrative and financial reports, and complete month- and year-end activities accurately.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
- Minimum of 2-4 years' experience in accounting, finance and administration.
- Proficiency in QuickBooks.
- Experience with a large, complex organization is required; familiarity with international NGOs preferred.
- Understanding of key aspects of accounting.
MSH is a global health nonprofit that strengthens health systems to protect people from disease and improve their health, working in more than 150 countries since 1971. MSH is an equal opportunity employer.
Closing date: 2026-10-24
HOW TO APPLY:
Apply online via the MSH Workday careers portal: https://msh.wd503.myworkdayjobs.com/External/job/Nigeria-Kano/Finance---Admin-Associate_R5210-1/apply