Cashier Accountant - PSI/Ethiopia

Internal/External Vacancy Announcement

Position Title:                    Cashier Accountant
Department/Program:       Finance and Administration
Level:                                4 (Four)
Required Number:             1 (One)
Reports to:                         Senior Finance Officer-Internal Disbursement 
Place of work:                    Addis Ababa with frequent field travels
Duration of contract:          Indefinite based on performance and availability of fund 
Application Deadline:         January 10, 2014 

PSI is a leading global health organization with programs in 67 countries targeting malaria, child survival, HIV and reproductive health. Working in partnership within the public and private sectors, PSI provides life-saving products, clinical services and behavior change communications that empower the world's most vulnerable populations to lead healthier lives.  PSI's core values are a belief in markets and market mechanisms for sustained impact; results and a strong focus on measurement; speed and efficiency with a predisposition to action and an aversion to bureaucracy; decentralization and staff empowerment at the local level; and a long term commitment to the people we serve. For more information, please visit www.psi.org.
 
PSI/Ethiopia, an affiliate of Population Services International, has developed national results-based programs in HIV prevention, reproductive health and child survival. Through evidence-based social marketing and health communications, PSI/Ethiopia strengthens public and private sector partners to help Ethiopia’s most vulnerable people to lead healthier lives. 
 
JOB SUMMARY
Under the supervision of senior finance officer-internal disbursement, the Cashier Accountant is responsible for the collection, payment and deposit of cash and checks, handling of day to day cash related  transactions and correspondences including petty cash, checks and other impressed funds.
 
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Ensure the availability of adequate funds on PSI/ET’s bank accounts and other impressed funds such as mobile prepaid cards, and fuel coupons to cover pipeline requests on daily basis;
• Prepare disbursement summary for Mobile pre paid cards and Fuel coupon prior to replenishment;
• Prepare payment vouchers, checks, and bank transfer letters based on the approved payment request and effect payment after verifying the completeness of presented document in respect to PSI/ET’s policies and internal control procedures;
• Regularly visit the bank to collect Cash Payment Voucher (CPO), bank advices and other documents;
• Ensure cash collection from customers, employees and other sources with proper issuance of cash receipt and deposit the collected amount immediately to PSI/ET’s bank accounts;
• Prepare and issue withholding tax receipts for applicable payments;
• Submit withholding and income taxes to the relevant tax offices within the specified deadlines;
• Ensure procurement documentations (Bids, Purchase order, GRN and Invoices) attachment to vouchers stamped ‘PAID’ or ‘REPLENISHED’ after effecting payment;
• Effect payment for training related costs as per PSI Ethiopia finance policies and procedures.
• Prepare cash collection and deposit status report weekly;
• Update and keep financial documentations and record in appropriate record keeping formats;
• Perform other job related activities as assigned by immediate supervisor and assist the finance team in other routine activities as required;

 This Job Description is not designed to cover a comprehensive listing of activities that are required of the employee. The precise duties and responsibilities of any job may be expected to change over time.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• A minimum of Degree in Accounting or/and Finance with 4 years of relevant work experience.
• Prior Experience in INGO will be advantageous.

 
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Excellent communication skill.

Application Process:
Interested and qualified applicants can send their application to the following mailing address before/on January 10, 2014;

HR Department, Application for
P.O.Box 468 code 1250
Addis Ababa

Applicants can also apply through www.ethiojobs.com, or drop applications to the receptionist at our Head Office located at Bole Medhanealem area, around Edna Mall Cinema, in front of Harmony Hotel.  No Phone calls please.
 
Applicants are expected to submit updated CV with cover letter and copies of all other education and work certificate credentials. 
 

PSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation or disability.