Deadline: Aug 14, 2022
Job Description
JOB TITLE: Project Cashier- FSD Bale Robe and Negele Borena
REPORTS TO: Project Finance Officer
REPORTING TO POSTHOLDER: None
LOCATION: Bale Robe and Negelle Borena (2)
DURATION & HOURS: until 31 December 2025 with 60 work days probationary period
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PURPOSE OF THE ROLE |
The purpose of the Project Cashier is to manage petty cash, prepare payment documents, effect payments, bank reconciliation, keep financial records and documentation as well as prepare reports of the project. In addition, she/he support the Project Finance Officer to administer, control, monitor, and periodically summarize the extent of financial operations and performance of the project. She/he provides effective and efficient support and advice to the immediate supervisor and project team as required.
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KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES |
- Prepare all payment documents and effect payments at field office level
- Responsible for payment execution at project level Level (according to Farm Africa payment procedures)
- Responsible of preparing payment voucher for approval by Finance/Admin Officer and Coordination before payment is processed
- Responsible to record any payment on appropriate books
- Responsible for cash/safe box management
- Responsible in effecting payments to all vendors/suppliers at field office level after ensuring delivery of items
- Responsible for follow up, filing and labelling of voucher on monthly basis.
- Keep all financial documents accurate and complete before handing over to project Finance and Admin. Officer
- Maintain a strong financial filling system and manage filing the financial documents in both hard and electronic form
- Responsible in managing of store and Liaising with a field level admin and finance officer on the movement of items, including fixed assets
- Follow up and effect any payroll related liability payments (Eg. income tax, withholding tax and Pension …) at field office level
- Handle the timely settlement of telephone, electricity and water bills by closing working with other corporate staff
These essential functions are not to be interpreted as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other job-related duties as required. All work responsibilities are subject to having performance goals and/or targets established.
Job Requirements
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PERSON SPECIFICATION |
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Essential |
Desirable |
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Education, qualifications & other knowledge |
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| College Diploma in Accounting/finance or other related fields from recognized college or BA in Accounting/Finance and relevant trainings |
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Experience |
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| Five years of relevant work experience for diploma holders and two years of relevant work experience for degree holders |
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| Experience in different financial systems such as SUN, peach tree, etc |
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Skills & abilities |
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| Computer skills in Word, Excel, Access and QuickBooks | |
| Co-operative and willingness to work under pressure | |
| Respect culture, belief of the traditional communities | |
| Willingness to give a chance/opportunity to others | |
| Value the knowledge and ability of the community | |
| Ability to adapt to the existing environment | |
| Willingness to multi-task and work on own initiative | |
| Good team player and team builder | |
Our Values
Investing in smallholder farming is the number one way to combat poverty in rural Africa. Farm Africa is a leading NGO specialising in growing agriculture, protecting the environment and developing businesses in rural Africa.
EXPERT: Expertise and insightful evidence-based solutions are at the heart of everything Farm Africa does.
GROUNDED: Our teams and partners work closely with local communities, engaging them in every level of decision-making.
IMPACTFUL: We deliver long lasting change for farmers, their families, and the environments they live in.
BOLD: We model innovative approaches and are not afraid to challenge strategies that are failing.
How to Apply
Those who meet the above requirements should submit their short CV (maximum of 4 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 1 page) addressing ethrecruitment@farmafrica.org with the subject Project Cashier Accountant- FSD Bale Robe or Project Cashier Accountant- FSD Negele Borena by 14 August 2022.Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Farm Africa is an equal opportunity employer and promotes gender equity. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification. Farm Africa does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process. (E.g. Application, interview, meeting, processing, training or any other fees).