Médecins sans frontières (MSF), or Doctors Without Borders, is an international humanitarian-aid non-governmental organization (NGO) and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, best known for its projects in war-torn regions and developing countries facing endemic diseases. The primary purpose of the Cashier role is to perform cash transactions, verify supporting documentations, and maintain accurate records in strict adherence to MSF standards and local finance policies.
Accountabilities
The responsibilities associated with this position include:
- Controlling and monitoring cash payments from the cashbox, including coding and recording cash transactions in the daily cashbook or accounting system.
- Performing daily cash counts and diligently investigating any discrepancies found.
- Following up on cash advances (based on authorized requesters list and other internal processes) and ensuring they are duly settled.
- 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.
- Assisting with the preparation of salary payments as required.
- Performing monthly reconciliations before closing the monthly accounts, and managing bank reconciliations and monthly bank statements if applicable.
- Liaising with the Dadaab team for cash related matters, serving as the focal point for Dadaab funds transfers (e.g., suppliers, daily workers, etc.).
- Assisting in advance management follow-up (operational advances), contract follow-up, monthly accountancy file follow-up, archiving, and other job requests assigned by the supervisor and the requestor.
Requirements
Education
- Diploma in accounting / finance / business administration.
- CPA qualification is an added advantage.
Experience
- Minimum of 1 year of professional experience in accounting.
Languages
- Proficiency in English and Swahili.
Knowledge & Competencies
- Computer literacy (Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel).
- Results and Quality Orientation
- Teamwork and Cooperation
- Behavioural Flexibility
- Commitment to MSF Principles
- Service Orientation and Cross-cultural Awareness
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