Cashier at Education Development Center (EDC)

Regular – Full-Time – Sokoto, Nigeria

Position Requirements

The USAID/Nigeria's Northern Education Initiative Plus, being implemented by Creative Associates and EDC, works to improve the quality of and access to education in Nigeria's Northern States.  The main duties of the Cashier will be the management of cash and cash transactions for NEI Plus.  He/she will also be responsible for day to day bank liaison and general Finance Department office duties.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Administer petty cash operations, and provide accountability and reporting in full compliance with USAID and Creative standards
• Assist logistics and procurement staff in cash disbursement of items paid in petty cash and submitting daily expense report to accountant/finance and administration officer
• Coordinate with district teams to ensure directly managed labor activities are following timekeeping procedures and labor payments are made in a timely fashion  
• Maintain an efficient and accessible paper and electronic filing system
• Modify or improve filing system if required
• Perform periodic inspections of files in order to ensure correct placement
• Assist in establishing systems to reduce overhead costs and propose cost-effective systems to save money
• Any other duties suitable to task and commensurate with ability

Skills and Experience

• Analytical Skills.
• 2 years of progressive work experience in banking or a relevant trade
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance or relevant education certificate