Cashier Job at Medecins Sans Frontieres

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Cashier

Job Location: Anka, Zamfara
Employment Type: Indefinite

Main Objective and Responsibility

• Performing cash transactions, verifying supporting documentation, and maintaining records according to MSF standards and local finance policies.

Accountabilities

• Controlling and monitoring cash payments from the cashbox and coding and recording cash transactions in the daily cashbook or accounting system,
• Carrying out transfer requests between cash and safe box
• Checking the validity of invoices, approval signatories, and correctness of account codes
• Performing currency exchange operations when required.
• Performing daily cash counts and investigating any discrepancies
• Following-up on cash advances and ensuring they are duly settled
• Assisting with the preparation of salary payments as required.
• Performing monthly reconciliations before closing the monthly accounts, managing bank reconciliations and monthly bank statements if applicable.

MSF Section / Context-Specific Accountabilities
In close collaboration with the Finance Assistant and under his/her direct supervision,

• Controlling and monitoring cash payments from the cashbox and coding and recording cash transactions in the daily cashbook or accounting system.
• Assisting with the preparation of incentives payments
• Ensure all receipts meet MSF requirements (deadlines, information, signatures etc.)
• Prepare the hardcopies according to the month-end checklist, scanning and ensure proper filing and archiving of financial documentation.
• Responsible for issuing of recharge cards
• Responsible of the Petty Safe reconciliations and valid (original and completely approved documents to ensure reliable and updated financial information.
• Ensure strict compliance with controls procedures as outlined by the financial Policy within MSF.
• Review the projects’ bookkeeping to ensure that the supporting documentation complies with the finance policy standards
• Monitor cash advances as per the MSF financial policy
• Flexibility in undertaking assigned tasks, due to the changing nature of MSF operations.

Requirements
To apply for this role applicants MUST meet the following criteria:

Education:

• Qualifications or a professional Diploma in Administration / Accounting.

Experience:

• Experience in Accounting (minimum 1 year).

Languages:

• Mission and local language essential.

Knowledge:

• Essential computer literacy (word, excel).

Competencies:

• Results and Quality Orientation, Teamwork and Cooperation, Behavioural Flexibility, Commitment to MSF Principles, Service and Orientation and Cross-cultural Awareness.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply online
And
Submit their CV, Cover Letter, Licenses and necessary Credentials only to: zamfara-jobs@oca.msf.org using “CASHIER” as the subject of the mail.

Note

• Only applications submitted online will be accepted.
• Only one online application form should be submitted as multiple submissions will not be considered.
• Only candidates resident in Anka would be considered.
• No Transportation and/or Allowance will be provided during the recruitment process.
• MSF is an equal opportunities employer and promotes diversity within the organization.