The Save the Children in Ethiopia Country Office (CO), in support of the Government of Ethiopia (GoE), has continued to contribute to the well-being of Ethiopian children in development and humanitarian contexts. We work to provide immediate humanitarian relief and long-term sustainable development.

ROLE PURPOSE:

Effects payments and collects cash and CPO on behalf of the SCI AU Liaison & Pan-Africa Office, according to SCI standard and procedures.

SCOPE OF ROLE:

Reports to: Budget Coordinator

Staff directly reporting to this post: None

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

• Collects funds and makes various payments as per the authorization and approval of Budget Holders and in accordance with SCI’s financial management policy.
• Ensures that all collections and payments are done against serially pre-numbered cash receipt and cash payment vouchers.
• Ensures safe security of cash and other related checks and CPOs in the office and initiate weekly and monthly cash counts, including spot counts;
  Always keeps cash, checks, and CPOs in the safe deposit box as per the regulation of SCI
• Maintains petty cash fund and prepares cash report with all supporting documents and gets replenished upon reviewed by treasury manager and approved by Director
• Prepares receipt vouchers and collects cash and/or cheque from various sources and organizations and deposits to SCI bank account within three days
• Prepares receipt vouchers and collects refunds for personal telephone, and vehicle use.
• Ensures weekly and monthly cash count is done and the count sheet forwarded to Treasury Manager
• Reconciles cash accounts with financial documents and updates the cash book regularly.
• Performs all other duties related to the position as director by supervisor or Director of the AULPAO.

SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS (our Values in Practice)

Accountability:

Holds self accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values
Holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities – giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved

Ambition:

• Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves (and their team), takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages others to do the same
• Widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others
• Future orientated, thinks strategically

Collaboration:

• Builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, members and external partners and supporters
• Values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength
• Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to

Creativity:

• Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions
• Willing to take disciplined risks

Integrity:

• Honest, encourages openness and transparency

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Diploma in/BA in Accounting /Business Administration/Banking and Finance or related fields 4 years experience.
• Previous work experience as a cashier with NGO preferred
• Sufficient written/spoken English for the job.
• Knowledge of computer system, Excel and word
• Commitment to Save the Children values
• Teams, in the event of emergencies