Cashier at Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) Jobs In Kenya

Main Purpose

Reporting hierarchically to the Finance Manager, the incumbent will 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 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 Kenya Office (KO) Finance policies and procedures
Verification of the validity, completeness and accuracy of documentation and authorization of bookkeeping prior to any Cash/M-pesa payment or Advance Issuance
Controlling and monitoring cash/MPESA payments, advances, transfers, monthly cash counts and discrepancies if any from the cashboxes, coding and recording cash transactions in the accounting system of KO
Ensuring preparation of invoices for VAT Exemption process via the Protocol Office, VAT reporting, filing and 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
Attend to all training and meetings connected with the finance function in the absence of the Finance Manager
Acting as back up for the FinCo Assistant as a may be requested

Requirements

Education:

Experience

Languages

Knowledge

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