Main Purpose

Performing cash transactions, verifying supporting documentation, and maintaining records according to MSF standards and local finance policies.

Controlling and monitoring cash payments from the cashbox and coding and recording cash transactions in the daily cashbook or accounting system.
Performing daily cash counts and investigating any discrepancies.
Following up on cash advances (based on authorized requestors list and other internal processes) and ensuring they are duly settled.
Carrying out transfer requests between cash and safe box.
Checking the validity of invoices, approval signatories, and correctness of account codes.
Performing currency exchange operations when required.
Assisting with the preparation of salary payments as required.
Performing monthly reconciliations before closing the monthly accounts, managing bank reconciliations and monthly bank statements if applicable
Liaison with Dadaab Team for cash-related matters; focal point for Dadaab funds transfers i.e suppliers, daily workers, etc. •
Assisting in advance management follow-up (operational advances), contract follow-up, VAT follow-up, monthly accountancy file archiving and any other jobs requested by the supervisor or coordinator.
Focal person for South Sudan transactions and payment requests (represents approximately 25% of tasks allocation).
Processing some mobile money/electronic funds transfer (MPESA)

Requirements

Education-Essential: Diploma or professional qualification in accounting/finance/business administration
Experience-Essential: Experience in accounting (minimum 1 year), preferably MSF with Unified experience.
Languages-Essential: English & Swahili
Knowledge-Essential: Computer proficiency in MS Excel and Word
Competencies- Results and quality orientation teamwork and cooperation