EXTERNAL VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
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:
CASHIER – AT01500
1 POSITION – BASED IN NAIROBI
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
CASHIER – AT01500
Requirements
Education
CPA II
Diploma in Business Administration or its equivalent
Experience
At least one-year experience as a cashier or accounting
Experience in MSF or INGO is essential
Languages
Essential – Fluent in 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
How to apply
If you are interested and meet the above requirements, please follow this link
https://ko-hr.kenya.msf.org/jobs
to submit your application
The deadline for this application is Tuesday June 25, 2024.
