Management Sciences for Health (MSH) is a mission-driven, global nonprofit advisory organization that provides governments, health organizations, and the private sector with the strategies, tools, and management support to deliver high-functioning health systems effectively and efficiently. For more than 50 years, we have focused on the people at the heart of the health system – from health ministries to communities, private sector to civil society – in each environment in which we work, serving as trusted advisors to make foundational changes that support the whole health system. Working shoulder-to-shoulder with countries and communities, MSH helps to save lives and improve the health of the world’s poorest and most vulnerable people by building strong, resilient, sustainable health systems.
MSH started working in Indonesia in 1980 with a focus on improving child health, decentralizing health services, expanding access to care and treatment for TB, and strengthening pharmaceutical management. In 2023, MSH was awarded the five-year USAID BEBAS-TB activity to reduce TB incidence and mortality by addressing critical gaps and challenges in the TB program. This activity builds on the work of previous USAID projects and aims to improve access and utilization of quality and patient-centered comprehensive TB services. To achieve the objectives, MSH is looking for Grants Accountant.
Overall Responsibilities
The Grant Accountant is responsible for the financial management of grants and contracts, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies.
This role entails working closely with the technical team and involves taking responsibility for managing the grant cycle, adhering to timelines, conducting pre-award due diligence, processing grant applications, overseeing the signing of grant agreements, managing grant payments, monitoring ongoing grants, and facilitating the closure of grants.
Ensuring compliance with USAID’s grant making policies and procedures is a fundamental aspect of this role.
Qualifications
Education:
- Required: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration or Commerce
- Preferred: Master’s degree will be an advantage
Experience:
- Min 5 years relevant work experience preferably in international organizations, INGOs and/or bilateral organizations.
- Min 3 years proven experience in handling grant management especially in managing USAID funds
- Good English speaking and writing abilities including a knowledge of written correspondence etiquette for a business setting
- Computer software skills, including advanced Excel and other accounting packages
- Experience in capacity development assistance to non-finance staff or sub grantees
- Preferred: QuickBooks
Knowledge & Skills:
- Understand USAID rules and regulations
- Good training and coaching abilities
- Strong financial acumen and budget management skills.
- Analytical thinking and having a problem-solving attitude.
- Communication skills, appropriate to the audience
- Ability to work in a multidisciplinary and multicultural environment
- Strong team-building and motivational skills
- A positive attitude, willingness to learn, and ability to adapt to changing priorities.
Travel Requirements:
- Availability to travel domestically and internationally as needed (10%).
- Keyboard use, Pulling drawers, Lifting papers <10 lbs
How to Apply
Please send your application and preferably apply via online through MSH Career Website (click this link): Grants Accountant: Jakarta Office
Only applicant who meets the above qualification will be considered
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MSH is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, religion, creed, citizenship, national origin, age, veteran status, or disability unrelated to job requirements. MSH will take affirmative action to ensure that qualified applicants are employed and that employees are treated without regard to their race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran and disability status
