Cashier I at International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) works worldwide to provide protection and humanitarian assistance to people affected by conflict and armed violence. We take action in response to emergencies and at the same time promote respect for international humanitarian law. We are an independent and neutral organization, and our mandate stems essentially from the Geneva Conventions of 1949. We work closely with National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and with their International Federation in order to ensure a concerted, rational and rapid humanitarian response to the needs of the victims of armed conflict or any other situation of internal violence. We direct and coordinate the international activities conducted in these situations.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Cashier I

Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Employment Type: Full Time
Grade: B1

The Purpose

• Under the supervision of the Finance & Administration Manager, the Cashier is accountable for the physical processing of cash transactions and the integrity of physical cash balances in a (sub-) delegation, strictly respecting and applying the ICRC`s rules on financial management.

Your Role

• Helps ensure that operations run smoothly through efficient cash-flow management, covering the fund needs of the delegation/structure.
• Participates in monthly and yearly closing. Does proper electronic filing of all vouchers and relevant supporting documents and uploads to the database platform for future reference, including audits.
• Handles the delegation’s cash disbursements and payments including salary/working advances.
• Follow-up on all open advances on a regular basis to ensure timely settlement.
• Prepares invoices for payment (by cash, cheque, or bank transfer).
• Initiates payments in the banking platform.
• Carries out daily cash count and reconciliation both in excel and accounting platform.
• Participate in cash flow management, ensuring efficient liquidity. Handles cash replenishment from bank.
• Ensures respect for financial procedures and guidelines and explains them to “clients”.
• Receives and review all financial documents and dispatches them to various approvals per thresholds.
• Identifies anomalies or other issues and proposes solutions to his/her supervisor.

Your Profile
Education & Experience:

• University degree in Accounting or any relevant field
• 2 years’ work experience in a similar field
• Very good computer skills.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English
• Applicant must have a valid working permit to work in Nigeria.

What We Offer

• Rewarding work in a humanitarian and multicultural environment.
• Competitive employment package with medical insurance and ICRC pension plan.
• In-house training opportunities for personal development.
• A full-time, open-ended contract.
• The opportunity to join an ICRC talent pool, be considered for future assignments elsewhere and experience different contexts, fields, and challenges.

Application Closing Date
5th November, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Resume, a Cover Letter, copies of their Diplomas and Certificates, Valid License to practice (where relevant), and valid ID card to: [email protected] using “ABJ202400496 Cashier MIU" as the subject of the mail.
And:
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Note

• Only applications submitted through the designated MS Form will be considered for this role.
• Late applications will not be considered. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
• Equal opportunities shall be provided to all employees and applicants for employment based on their demonstrated ability and competence without discrimination based on race, colour, religion, gender, nationality, status, disability etc. (The ICRC values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive working environment). We welcome applications from all qualified candidates;Female &People Living with Disabilityapplicants are encouraged to apply.
• ICRC will not request any monetary payments from applicants at any stage of the recruitment process.