Management Accountant Job at Marie Stopes International

Marie Stopes International Organisation Nigeria (MSION) is a results-orientated Non-Governmental Organisation that believes that women and men have the right to choose when they have children. MSION is part of Marie Stopes International Global Partnership which operates in 43 countries and is one of the largest Non-Governmental provider of family planning in the world. MSION uses modern management and marketing techniques to meet the needs of the underserved and dramatically improve access to high quality family planning and other reproductive health services in Nigeria.

The various post holders are required to demonstrate: Initiative, Energy, Persistence, Result orientation, Drive, Integrity, Enthusiasm and Commitment to personal developmentto further MSI’s partnership mission of empowering individuals to have children by choice and not by chance.

Job Title: Management Accountant

Reporting to:Finance Director

Duration of contract: 2 years (Renewable)

Responsibilities:

• Periodically do analytical review of financial and non-Financial data to aid decision making process of Management.
• Monitor actual spend against MSN annual budgets, producing monthly spend-to-date reports,
• Ensure a proper Transaction Filing System is maintained for all financial activities
• Regularly discuss with Finance Director and team members concerning financial reporting issues, errors, trends, payment delays, outstanding commitments and related matters.
• Undertake all areas of responsibility in a professional manner and in a way that enhances the reputation of MSION
• Any other duties requested by the Finance Director or other Senior Management Team members

• Prepare and submit monthly Management report of MSION
• Ensure sound financial controls in all MSION service delivery Channels
• Contribute to monthly management and periodic statutory reports
• Prepare Budget for Management approval and upload same in SUN within the deadline stipulated by MSION.

Qualifications

• A degree with minimum of 2nd class Upper division, and recognised professional qualifications such as ACA, ACCA, etc
• 5-7 years’ experience in a similar role with an NGO
• Ability to use SUN Accounting packageAbility to multitask, manage a workload and produce high quality, on-time work

Method of Application

Interested candidates should apply by email with CV and suitability statement as a single attachment to recruitment@mariestopes.org.ng not later than Monday 19th January 2015.

MSION is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to achieving gender balance within the organization. Female candidates are encouraged to apply for this position.

The subject of the email should be the POSITION TITLE and the CV/Suitability statement should be saved in the applicant’s full name. Please note that applications that do not meet the above specification will be rejected. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.