Job Description

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The Senior Accountant will provide overall financial management support to the America First Global Health Strategy project office in ensuring all financial transactions follow MSH financial policies and procedures. He/she ensures that all payments/disbursements, accounting, and financial records are maintained in accordance with MSH policies and donor rules and regulations. He/she makes sure that all government taxes and other obligations are deducted and paid on time.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

Oversee the overall financial activities in the project to ensure activities are following MSH policies and procedures, Donors’ rules and regulations, and statutory obligations.
Ensure all transactions have the necessary approval, are accurately coded and charged to the right expenditure type, with appropriate documentation, and are recorded into the QuickBooks database.
Prepare check payments, bank