The Accounting Assistant will be responsible for safeguarding the assets (financial and physical) of Management Sciences for Health and ultimately the donors against fraud, loss or misuse and to ensure proper documentation and processing of the finances of the organization. Therefore s/he will be conversant with the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and MSH policy. The Accounting Assistant will provide administrative support to the Accounts department and is primarily responsible for but is not limited to, initiating payments, reviewing documents for accuracy and completeness, petty cash management, data entry, filing and supporting the Accountant in carrying out the responsibilities of the accounting department. The Accounting assistant will help maintain the office and keep it running smoothly.