CASHIER

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international, independent, medical humanitarian organization that delivers emergency aid to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, natural disasters and exclusion from healthcare. MSF offers assistance to people based on need, irrespective of race, religion, gender or political affiliation. MSF actions are guided by medical ethics and the principles of neutrality and impartiality. Thousands of health professionals, logistical and administrative staff most of whom are hired locally – work on programmes in some 70 countries worldwide to support it activities.
MSF – Holland, Kenya office is currently sourcing for a suitable candidate to fill the following position

Main Purpose

Reporting hierarchically to Finance Manager, the incumbent shall be responsible for performing cash transactions, verifying supporting documentation, and maintaining records according to MSF standards and local finance policies.

Specific accountabilities include but are not limited to;

• Assisting in implementation and/or assist in developing additional or new working policies and procedures to meet the demands of an efficiently functioning accounting system for Kenya and in line with the provisions of OCA HQ and MSF OCA Mission Finance policies and procedures

• Checking the validity, accuracy, completeness of documentation and authorization of Bookkeeping prior to any Cash/M-PESA/pre-paid card payment or advance issuance

• Controlling and monitoring cash/MPESA/pre-paid card payments, advances, transfers, monthly cash counts and discrepancies if any from the cashboxes and coding and recording cash transactions in the accounting system in Kenya Office

• Ensuring preparation of invoices for VAT Exemption process via the Protocol Office, VAT reporting, filing and periodic write – offs

• Preparing Monthly VAT report and periodical supplier evaluation report

• Responsible for debt collection and recovery of VAT refund from suppliers

• Responsible for departmental bookkeeping filing and subsequent scanning to HQ as per MSF OCA policy and procedure

• Following up on all expiring rental contract dates and inform the relevant persons in order to
  leave enough time to arrange renewals or look for some other alternatives

• Attend to all training and meetings connected with the finance function as needed n the absence of the Finance Manager

• Acting as back up for the Fin-Co Assistant as may be requested

• Any other specific task upon request from the Finance Manager or Finance Coordinator

Requirements

Education	CPA II Diploma in Business Administration or its equivalent
Experience	At least 1 - 2 years’ experience as a cashier or accounting MSF experience/unifield experience desired
Languages	Essential working knowledge of English and Swahili
Knowledge	Essential - Computer literacy (Outlook, word, excel).
Competencies	Results and quality orientation L1, Teamwork and Cooperation L1, Behavioral flexibility L1, commitment to MSF Principles L1, Service and Orientation L1, Cross-cultural Awareness L2

 

MSF is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not charge for any application, recruitment or training/application fees