Job Purpose
To ensure the cash payments of the remote and field work activities are properly delivered to the staff and beneficiary communities as per the Save the Children Financial Policy. And also make sure that all necessary financial documents are prepared and documented before cash payments are affected to the beneficiaries and other partners are in line with the financial payment procedure of the organization and the donor requirements.
Key Accountabilities
· As per the program team request for cash to field areas, he/she will take cash advances to field sites outside the Dessie field office and pay the various expenses as per Save the Children financial procedure using standard finance formats, that has been verified by Finance Officer up on the authorization and approval of Budget Holder and sub budget holder.
· He/she Maintain and handle petty cash and prepare cash reports and ensure timely replenishment;
· Collecting cashes and make various payments in accordance with Save the Children’s financial management policy;
· Prepare receipt/payment vouchers for cash and cheque payments as per approved payment requests and/or authenticated invoices and receipts by budget holders and present vouchers for verification and approval by the responsible persons.
· Maintain the bank and cash records either electronically or manually;
· Effect staff salary payments; check and pay all office bills for telephone, fax, water, electricity, tax withholdings and government taxes;
· Assist the Finance Officer in handling of financial transaction and documentations.
· Quickly settle the advances or float payments after he/she returns to the Office as per the expenses settlement documents and other supporting documents obtained from the field, within maximum time limit of two weeks, and he/she will collect the next advance only after clearing the previous ones.
· He/she will assist the main Cashier as per the SCI policy and instructions from the Finance and Grants Coordinator. He/she will directly report to Finance Officer of the Dessie Field Office..
· Keep payments vouchers and their supporting documents in safe place until they are transferred to the Area Finance Officer.
· Perform all other duties related to the position.
Persons Specifications:
Essential:
· Diploma or BA Degree in Accounting/Business Administration/Banking and Finance or related fields. with 2 years of experience for Bachelor Degree holder and 4 years for Diploma holder
· Excellent interpersonal skills
· Strong computer (Microsoft skills).
· Experience working as a cashier especially with NGO is preferable.
· Good written & spoken English & Somali.
· Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children’s aims, values and principles.
· Clean records in the past duties with good reputation
Job Title | Mobile Cashier |
Code | SCI/DFO/004/2015 |
Place of Work | Dessie Field Office |
Programme/Unit | Operations |
Monthly Salary in ETB | As per the organization’s scale |
No. of Positions | One |
Length of Contract | One year with possible extension |