Background: VSF Germany is an international Non Governmental Organization, providing humanitarian aid and development assistance to pastoralists and vulnerable communities in areas where livestock is of importance. In the region, VSF Germany implements activities in southern Sudan, Kenya, Somalia, Tanzania and Ethiopia.
We support animal health, agriculture, marketing, food safety and also develop the capacity of communities and governmental institutions, initiating peace and conflict resolution and working towards food security and strengthened livelihoods of pastoralist communities.
The Project: VSF G is implementing the La Nina project in Turkana & Marsabit in Northern Kenya. The project intends to mitigate the impact of drought on vulnerable people in the Arid and Semi Arid Lands (ASALs) of Northern Kenya. The vast majority of the people within the area are pastoralist, whose livelihood depends on livestock. With the increase in the frequency of severe droughts, the communities find it more challenging to retain their main Source of livelihood, hence decreasing livestock assets to unsustainable levels and forcing thousands to depend on food aid or search for other means of income. VSF G is working together with VSF Suisse, VSF Belgium, Oxfam, Acted-Kenya & Uganda in implementing similar activities in Isiolo, Wajir, Mandera, Garissa, Baringo & Pokot.
We seek to recruit two Project Cashiers to support the financial aspects of the project. The positions are field based; one based in Lokichoggio and the other in Noth Horr with frequent visits to other locations within the project area. The incumbent will work in collaboration with the Project Manager, project staff & partner organizations.
Key responsibilities: • Maintain proper filing systems of all cash payment documents and ensure accounting records are kept updated. • Maintain optimum cash balances and advise the Field Finance & Administration Officer for cash replenishment requirements. • Maintain a cash book and perform daily cash reconciliation and cash counts on a weekly and monthly basis with Project managers. • Familiarity with basic bookkeeping procedures. • Completes special projects and miscellaneous assignments as required. • Answer staff questions, and provide information on procedures or policies. • Compute and record totals of transactions. • Count money in cash box or safe at the beginning of work to ensure that amounts are correct and adequate. • Carry out periodical price surveys to establish or identify prices of goods, services • Issue receipts or vouchers to beneficiaries. • Monitor field stations to ensure that they have adequate cash available and that they are staffed appropriately. • Make payment by cash, cheques, and vouchers. • Resolve staff complaints. • Calculate total payments received during a time period, and reconcile this with total sales. • Compile and maintain non-monetary reports and records. • Pay company bills by cash. • Data entry into excel or accounting software. • Assist in stock taking • Prepare and monitor the budget for day to day expenses, cash flow needs regularly recording vouchers/receipts. • Updating the cash book and establishing a project financial reporting system as per the VSF G procedures.
Qualifications, Experience & Skills required • Diploma in Accounting or CPA Part 1. • Minimum Qualifications in Book Keeping with supporting project experience. • Minimum of 1-2 years experience in project work as a Cashier. • International NGO experience is highly desired. • Knowledge of Donor Funds Management and reporting. • Must have good computer skills in Microsoft Office; especially MS Excel. • Ability to work under high pressure to meet tight deadlines
Interested and qualified candidates should submit an application letter and CV stating their current remuneration to: The email address admin_hr@vsfg.org or drop off to the VSF Germany Offices in Nairobi or other Field Offices. Indicate the Job Title on the subject line. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.Closing date for receiving applications is 22nd August 2011, on or before 16.00hrs.
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