Finance Assistant at (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
