Cashier (01)

Vacancy : 1

Job Description

Organization information:
Global Health Systems Solutions (GHSS) is a non-governmental and not for profit organization dedicated to seeking innovative solutions to strengthen health systems in developing countries for effective service delivery and surveillance of infectious, non-infectious, and neglected tropical diseases. We focus in three key areas:
improve laboratory systems and services critical for disease management, surveillance, and prevention; enhance field surveillance and epidemiological training for relevant animal and human-health to mitigate threats posed by diseases; and improve service delivery at all health levels.

Our major collaborators include Ministries of Health, World Health Organization (WHO), United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Africa Centers for Disease Control, Mastercard Foundation and several bi-lateral organizations.

Purpose of the role
The Cashier under the supervision of the Financial Accountant will assist in processing financial transactions and maintaining financial records.

Primary duties and responsibilities

• Safekeeping petty cash funds and making reasonable petty cash disbursements to GHSS staff;
• Effectively, control invoices and payment vouchers to ascertain their accuracy, relevance, validity, and compliance with the internal control and financial management policies and procedures of GHSS before effecting payments;
• Plan, forecast, and alert the need for petty cash replenishment so as to timely meet short-term obligations;
• Disburse cash against properly prepared and duly authorized invoices;
• Cash withdrawal from the organization’s bank account to replenish petty cash;
• Prepare and submit weekly cash receipts and expenditure reports to the Financial Director;
• Assist the accountant in filing and retrieving financial documents/information from the electronic and hard copy filing system;
• Readily provide useful information and assist the accountant/finance officer in preparing financial reports;
• Assist the accountant in effecting bank reconciliations;
• Perform other related tasks​

Education & Experience

Academic requirements and relevant experience

• HND in Accounting, Finance or a related field its equivalent from a recognized educational institution.
• A minimum of one (01) year relevant work experience in finance and accounting.
• Experience working with NGOs, Government agencies, or international organizations will be considered as an asset

Must Have

Required skills

• Outstanding attention to detail.
• Strong ability to establish priorities, work within tight timelines and multitask;
• Ability to work under minimal supervision with high level of resilience.
• Very good computer skills, including excellent word processing capabilities and experience in using Microsoft Office programs, MS 365 programs and financial software.
• Solution-oriented and deadline-driven with strong organizational skills.
• High ethics and personal commitment to transparency and accountability.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ready to learn for continuous improvement.

Languages

• Proficiency in written and spoken English and French.

Remuneration

• The salary for this position is very competitive, attractive and negotiable.
• This is a part time position for a one (1) year contract with the possibility to renew

Submission of Application
Complete application files comprising of an application, a motivation letter, curriculum vitae and copies of the required academic qualifications can be submitted either online via recruitment@ghsscm.org, or physically at GHSS head office at Denver Bonamoussadi, Douala from 9am – 2pm, Monday to Friday.

NB: Applicants should submit their documents in either word format or pdf.

• We strongly welcome early applications. Consideration will be given to candidates who submitted a complete application file and on time.
• Only selected candidates will be contacted.
• If you have not been contacted fifteen (15) days after closing, consider your application unsuccessful.

Employment Status

Full Time

Educational Requirements

BS

Experience Requirements

1 - <3 Years

Job Location

Douala

Salary

The salary for this position is very competitive, attractive and negotiable