Spices of Life

Wednesday, October 22, 2008

Vacancy for an Internal Auditor at MSH

Internal Auditor
Management Sciences for Health
Management Sciences for Health (MSH) is a nonprofit international health organization composed of nearly 1,300 people from more than 60 nations. Our mission is to save lives and improve the health of the world’s poorest and most vulnerable people by closing the gap between knowledge and action in public health. Together with our partners, we are helping managers and leaders in developing countries to create stronger management systems that improve health services for the greatest health impact.
Closing date: 31 Oct 2008
Location: Nigeria - Abuja

Under the direction of the Deputy Director, Finance and Operations, the position holder will carry out independent appraisals of the effectiveness of policies, procedures and standards by which LMS’ financial resources are managed. S/he will review and evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of operations, reliability of financial reporting, compliance with applicable laws and the safeguard of assets. S/he will plan, perform and report back on internal audits to ensure that financial control, financial guidelines of donor organization and other control procedures are in place and are being properly implemented and managed within LMS/Nigeria’s offices. S/he will also be responsible for advising and monitoring quality standards of operations and value for money.

Requirements: A university degree in Accounting or Finance. Previous experience in Accounting and Accounting principles. Must have CPA. ACA, ICAN, CIMA, CFE professional qualification. Minimum 7 years of experience, 3 years must be in internal control functions. Good financial management and budgeting skills. Strong understanding of risk management and internal control issues. Good communication and report writing skills. Familiarity with USAID donor-funded programs an advantage. Good experience of using QuickBooks accounting software and Microsoft packages. Proficiency in the use of software applications, database and spreadsheets. Ability to travel a minimum of 50%.
How to apply
For more information including application instructions, please visit the Employment Opportunities section of our website at https://jobs-msh.icims.com/
Reference Code: RW_7JDJZL-73