PMI-S is a five-year PMI/USAID flagship malaria project implemented through a consortium led by MSH.
The project is supporting the Government of Nigeria through its agencies at the federal, state, LGA and community levels to reduce under-five and maternal mortality by delivering quality services for management of malaria, its complications, and prevention.
PMI-S project focuses on strengthening the capacity of the National Malaria Elimination Program (NMEP) and State Malaria Elimination Programs (SMEPs) for the implementation of the National Malaria Strategic Plan 2014-2020
MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB:
The intern will provide finance and administrative support to the PMI-S Ebonyi state project office. This internship will provide individuals the opportunity to gain experience and skills in the following areas depending on their core competencies and approved assignments.
The Finance Intern will assist the Finance and Administrative Manager/Accountant in providing finance & logistic support in the unit.
The Finance Intern will ensure timely collations and undertake preliminary checks on finance documents.
S/he is to support preliminary reviews towards ensuring expenditures and applicable documentation are in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, MSH policy, and any cost principles determined by the donor agency.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist the state Accountant in payment processes
Support in the preparation of various weekly/monthly reports for the Finance Manager and the State Accountant as required.
Assist in the preparation of payment sheets to be used for activity/operations expenses payment.
Support the development and preparation of the annual budget and cost assumption template computation.
Receive and review payment requests/invoices and supporting documentation for accuracy and completeness before posting by the Accountant and FAM.
Assist with the preparation of bill vouchers and payment vouchers and classification into respective GL accounts codes as given by MSH PMI-S Finance department
Assist in checking and filling store requisition
Assist in periodic verification of physical inventory
Support the tracking of the status of accomplishment of deliverables.
Assist with the printing, binding, scanning, and photocopies of documents and training materials for staff.
Assist in filling and registering of procurement documents, including activity profiles, purchase requests,s and purchase orders.
Assist with the weekly inventory checks for staff-allocated assets that are in the same position and used by the allottee.
Support timely collation of retirements’ supporting documents from the LGA and State offices.
Perform other official duties as may be assigned by the supervisor
QUALIFICATIONS
Candidate must have a background in finance and accounting, business administration, economics, or a related field, with an NYSC discharge or exemption certificate
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and time management
Computer skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
Should have good written and oral communication skills
