Finance Assistant Job at MSF
Finance Assistant
Organization: Médecins Sans Frontières-Holland (MSF-OCA)
Project: Noma, Nutrition & SGBV
Duty Station: Sokoto, Nigeria
Job Type: Definite Contract (1 Year, renewable)
Publication Date: 31 March 2026
Application Deadline: 13th April 2026 (5:00 PM)
About MSF-Holland
Médecins Sans Frontières-Holland (MSF-OCA) is an international, non-governmental, non-profit humanitarian organization providing assistance to populations in distress due to natural disasters, conflicts, or crises—without discrimination.
MSF has been operating in Nigeria since 1996 under a Memorandum of Understanding with the Federal Government. Staff are guided by a strong Code of Conduct based on humanitarian principles and ethical values.
Job Summary
The Finance Assistant supports administrative and financial operations, ensuring proper accounting practices, compliance with MSF procedures, and effective control of financial resources to achieve project objectives.
Key Responsibilities
1. General Accountabilities
- Implement cash management procedures and support treasury planning
- Process supplier payments and ensure proper documentation
- Record, classify, and file accounting transactions accurately
- Monitor rental contract timelines and notify management
- Support administrative communication and document translation
- Perform additional administrative tasks as assigned
2. Context-Specific Responsibilities
- Prepare and upload bank payments after compliance checks
- Monitor bank balances and notify management of shortages
- Ensure adherence to monthly financial closing deadlines
- Support monthly financial planning (MMR)
- Maintain accurate documentation and ensure compliance with MSF policies
- Conduct bank reconciliation and verify transactions
- Record daily cash transactions and manage petty cash
- Ensure receipts meet MSF standards (signatures, completeness, deadlines)
- Track cash advances and outstanding payments
- Update IMS food costs and upload into Unifield
- Issue recharge cards and support patient transport reimbursements
- Maintain proper filing (hardcopy and digital) of financial documents
Requirements
Education
- Essential: Diploma in Finance, Business, or Administration
- Desirable: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or professional certification
Experience
- Minimum of 2 years relevant experience
- NGO experience (especially with MSF or similar organizations) is an advantage
Languages
- English (required)
- Hausa (required)
Skills & Competencies
- Computer literacy (Word, Excel, Internet)
- Knowledge of accounting software (preferred)
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Teamwork and cooperation
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Stress management and commitment to MSF values
Important Notes
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
- No transport or allowances during recruitment
- No accommodation provided upon resumption
- Submitted documents will not be returned
- Personal data will be used strictly for recruitment and deleted after 12 months
- MSF is an equal opportunity employer; female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply
How to Apply
- Complete the online application form using the link below
- Send your Cover Letter + CV + relevant credentials (as one document) to:
sokoto-jobs@oca.msf.org - Use the subject line: Finance Assistant
- Submit only one application (multiple submissions will not be considered)
Application Link
