Cashier at Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH

Cashier

Employer: Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH

Employment: Full-Time | Permanent

Place of Work: Addis Ababa - Ethiopia

Posted date: 5 years ago

Deadline: Submition date is over

Cashier Internal/External Vacancy Announcement #014/2020 GIC and AMTP Background As a provider of international cooperation services for sustainable development and international education work, GIZ - Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit – is dedicated to building a future worth living around the world. We have over 50 years of experience in a wide variety of areas, including rural and economic development, education and employment, energy and the environment, and peace and security. Together with our partners, we work to deliver flexible, effective and cost-effective solutions that offer people better prospects and sustainably improve their living conditions. Of our 18,260 employees in some 120 countries, almost 70 per cent are national personnel working in the field. As a public-benefit German federal enterprise, we are committed to meeting our clients’ high standards with regard to transparency and accountability. German and European values are central to our work. The German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) is our main commissioning party. European Union institutions, the United Nations, the private sector and national governments benefit from our services, too. In Ethiopia, GIZ has been implementing development programmes on behalf of the German government for over 40 years jointly with our national partners. The focus of our work in the country is on vocational education, sustainable use of natural resources, land management and food security, biodiversity and forestry. Further programmes enhance the development of a sustainable textile sector and renewable energies Green Innovation Centre and AMTP projects are looking a qualified candidate as per the below details. Responsibilities and Duties He/She is responsible for managing project cash accounting and related tasks for 6 Projects independently and in line with GIZs rules and regulations He/She is Tasks for the: Data entry in Accounting Software (WINPACCS Cashbook) Handle petty cash accounts and make all cash payments for all projects. This includes payment in the rural areas (Amhara and Oromia). Make timely cash replenishment request when cash account reaches to the minimum balance Managing VAT and purchase & service claims in a timely manner Issue Withholding Tax Receipt to the payer wherever applicable. Effective coordination with colleagues at the country office and projects Provide required documents for an auditor whenever Internal Control is conducted and assist on the follow-up of auditor’s findings. Follow-up and check the timely settlement of cash travel advances. Filing according to GIZ-Standards Ensure that unused receipts and checks are kept in safe custody. Perform other duties and tasks at the request of the supervisor. Report irregularities observed, if any, to the superior. Treat information confidentially, specifically in the areas of personnel and finance. Qualifications University degree (BA) in accounting, business management or equivalent. Proven knowledge of English and Amharic language, written and spoken. Professional experience Knowledge of GIZ rules & regulations and systems is a plus Advanced MS-Office skills 2 years of professional experience as a Cashier or similar position Capability of concise and coherent reporting along with standard formats. Trustworthiness and ability to maintaining strict confidentiality and observing data protection and associated guidelines where appropriate. Ability to organize and prioritize several tasks at the same time. Ability to work independently, unsupervised and as part of a multicultural and international team