Cashier at International Medical Corps

Summary of the position:
The cashier will be based in Sokoto and will provide all necessary financial assistance to project as well as handle other office cash related duties. S/he will maintain Cash and Bank transaction journal, make cash disbursements and reconciliations, prepare cash projections and requests and will also be responsible for the custody of all the financial files related to the project.

Description of the responsibilities/activities:
To run and manage COSTPOINT accounting software, which includes but not limited to:

•     To review the field accounting reports and record them in COSTPOINT, including monthly cash reconciliation for Sokoto site.
•     Input into COSTPOINT and calculation of average exchange rates for all sites, for review by the Finance Officer.
•     Reconciliation of various records, investigating unusual items and bringing these to the prompt attention of the Finance Officer. This includes reconciliation of field records and Abuja office records.
•     Cash and bank management in consultation with the Finance Officer.
•     To prepare and verify all payments and receipts including supporting documentation.
•     To maintain and file bank and receipt documents.
•     To maintain the float and advise supervisor as necessary.
•     To prepare and send Daily Cash Reports to L.A. that includes both cash and bank balances.
•     To maintain and monitor the national staff advances register.
•     Carry out monthly Finance scanning,
•     Assist with audits of various sites and functions as needed.

This is to include field visits to various sites, and training of staff per audit schedule/plan.

Qualifications:

•     B.Sc/HND/OND/NCE in Accounting or related field.
•     Demonstrate a capacity and willingness to learn and to further an Accounting career.
•     Subscribe to a high moral code of ethic.
•     Fluency in English and Hausa.
•     Willingness to work in hardship area.
•     Team Player and ability to work with people of multicultural and diverse interests