Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF Belgium) is an independent international medical humanitarian organization that delivers emergency aid in more than 70 countries to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, natural or man-made disasters, or exclusion from healthcare.

Purpose of Position

Performing cash transactions, verifying supporting documentation, and maintaining records according to MSF standards and local finance policies.

Accountabilities

• Controlling and monitoring cash payments from the cashbox and coding and recording cash transactions in the daily cashbook or accounting system,
• Performing daily cash counts and investigating any discrepancies
• Following up on cash advances and ensuring they are duly settled
• Carrying out transfer requests between cash and safe box
• Checking the validity of invoices, approval signatories, and correctness of account codes
• Performing currency exchange operations when required.
• Assist with the preparation of salary payments as required.
• Perform monthly reconciliations before closing the monthly accounts, managing bank reconciliations and monthly bank statements if applicable.

Job Requirements

Education: Degree in administration/accounting.

Experience: Experience in accounting (minimum 1 year).

Languages: Good command of both English and Amharic

Knowledge:

• Computer proficiency in MS Excel and Word
• Good analytical skills, at ease with figures and economics data
• Excellent communication and diplomatic skills, including writing skills.

Competencies:

• Results and Quality Orientation L3
• Teamwork and Cooperation L3
• Behavioral Flexibility L3
• Commitment to MSF Principles L2
• People Management and Development L2.