Cashier

Manage cash transactions and ensure financial integrity

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Overview

Manage cash transactions and ensure financial integrity

You have:

  • Professional diploma in Accounting, or in similar field
  • 2 years' work experience in a similar field
  • Fluent in Arabic
  • Full professional working proficiency in English
  • Basic leadership skills
  • Advanced accountability skills
  • Advanced teamwork and collaboration skills
  • Proficient in beneficiary and client focused approach
  • Basic financial management skills
  • Basic financial internal control and compliance skills
  • Good communication skills

What we do

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) works worldwide to provide protection and humanitarian assistance to people affected by conflict and armed violence. We take action in response to emergencies and, at the same time, promote respect for international humanitarian law. We are an independent and neutral organization, and our mandate stems essentially from the Geneva Conventions of 1949. We work closely with National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and with their International Federation in order to ensure a concerted, rational and rapid humanitarian response to the needs of the victims of armed conflict or any other situation of internal violence. We direct and coordinate the international activities conducted in these situations.

Purpose

Cashier is accountable for the physical processing of cash transactions and the integrity of physical cash balances in a (sub-)delegation, strictly respecting and applying the ICRC's rules on financial management.

Accountabilities & Functional responsibilities

  • Handles the delegation's cash disbursements and payments, including salaries and working advances.
  • Prepares invoices for payment (by cash, check or bank transfer).
  • Carries out daily cash count and reconciliation.
  • Participates in cash-flow management, ensuring sufficient liquidity. Handles cash replenishment from the bank.
  • Files and reports on relevant documents.
  • Ensures respect for financial procedures and guidelines and explains them to "clients".

Certifications / Education required

  • Professional diploma in Accounting, or in similar field.

Professional Experience required

  • 2 years' work experience in a similar field.

Desired profile and skills

  • Leadership: Basic.
  • Accountability: Advanced.
  • People management: Basic.
  • Team work & Collaboration: Advanced.
  • Representing the ICRC: Advanced.
  • Beneficiary & Client focused: Proficient.
  • Financial management: Basic
  • Financial accounting management: Basic
  • Financial internal control and compliance: Basic
  • Communication: Good

Language

  • Arabic: Fluent.
  • English: Full professional working.

What we offer

  • Salary Package: 1,570 - 2,213 USD/Month (As per ICRC salary scale, salary setting processes will determine fair setting in coherence with the qualifications of the applicant and the requirements of the job).
  • 13th Month of salary paid in December, pro rata basis in accordance with the period worked.
  • Annual Leave: 20 calendar working days of paid leave per year, pro rata basis in accordance with the period worked.
  • Health Insurance: 90% of premium fees under class B, coverage include: Doctor visits, Medicines, Therapy services, etc.)
  • International Retirement Saving Plan (IRSP): a contribution valued at 11.5% of your monthly salary, these savings are paid by the end of service as a lump sum.
  • Other benefits subject to internal rules and regulations: High Cost of Living Allowance (HCLA), Schooling allowance, eyeglasses, designated personal training budget for learning opportunities.

Additional information

  • Location: Beirut - Lebanon
  • Working Schedule: Monday till Friday, from 8 Am till 5 Pm.
  • Type of contract: Fixed Term, 1 year (Renewable based on performance and need for position).
  • Estimated start date: ASAP
  • Application deadline: 27/11/2024

Our Values

  • At the ICRC, we value impact, collaboration, respect, and compassion. We seek candidates who demonstrate behaviors based on these shared values. For more information on the ICRC values, please visit this page.

Potential interview questions

Describe a time you ensured financial accuracy in your work. The interviewer wants to assess your attention to detail and financial integrity. Provide specific examples emphasizing your processes and checks.
How do you manage cash discrepancies when they occur? This question evaluates your problem-solving skills and ethical approach. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you explain the importance of compliance in financial management? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you prioritize tasks when managing cash flow? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Give an example of how you contributed to teamwork in a financial setting. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Added 1 year ago - Updated 1 year ago - Source: careers.icrc.org