Cashier

About Mercy Corps

Mercy Corps is a leading global organization powered by the belief that a better world is possible. In disaster, in hardship, in more than 40 countries around the world, we partner to put bold solutionsinto action — helping people triumph over adversity and build stronger communities from within. Now, and for the future.

Program/Department Summary:

The Mercy Corps Finance Department is responsible for all financial functions in the office, including accounting, payments and banking, payroll, budgeting, financial reporting, and grant financial management and compliance. The Mercy Corps Finance Department ensures compliance with donor regulations as well as Mercy Corps’ internal policies and procedures. In its role as a support to the Program Department, the Finance Department provides timely reports and assistance to the Country Director and the Program team to ensure that financial resources are used efficiently and effectively.

General Position Summary:

Working in the Finance Department under the direction of the for Accounting Unit, the Cashier will ensure the accuracy and completeness of Mercy Corps accounting records and will primary assist in managing the monthly accounting cycle for Jordan regional office and maintain proper filing and tracking systems

Essential Functions:

1. Monitor petty cash payment requests daily and ensure the supporting documents and approval have been taken as per policies.
2. Serve as a custodian of the safe boxes, checkbooks, vouchers, and other financial documents/archives
3. Managing the petty cash to ensure compliance with the cash management policy and maintain the proper level of available cash in the safe.
4. Responsible for all CASH disbursements and reimbursement documentations/due processes
5. Responsible to perform cash counts on a regular basis, both on a weekly and monthly basis
6. Based on approved payment request, prepare and process the payment for the vendors/suppliers.
7. Maintaining a Proper Filing System for Finance Vouchers in Soft and Hard Copies in Compliance with Mercy Corps' Standard Procedures and Policies.
8. Responsible for Enter transactions to Navigator on a daily basis.
9. Provide support in the preparation of month-end close out.
10. Provide the necessary assistance to the Finance Officer to ensure timely clearance and processing of any pending payments
11. Ensure that all time sheets are fully signed by employees every month. This includes verifying that each time sheet is completed accurately and signed by the respective employee.
12. Provide support to the finance team during the year-end closing process.
13. Follow up with the tax department regarding any tax-related submissions and ensure timely uploading of the required documents on the tax department's website.
14. Any other similar duties as above as reasonably assigned by the supervisor.

Supervisory responsibility: None

Accountability

Reports directly to: Accounting Manager

Works directly with: Other Finance Team members, Program Manager/Officers, Operations Manager /Officers, HR/Admin Officers, Logistic/ Transport Officers

Knowledge and experience:

• 1-2 years of accounting or bookkeeping experience, with a preference for candidates who have treasury experience.
• A degree in accounting or a relevant business field.
• Good computer skills in MS Office programs, particularly Excel.
• Familiarity with computerized, double-entry accounting software.
• Good organizational skills as well as attention to detail.
• Very good oral and written English skills as well as Arabic.

Success factors:

A clear understanding of finance and procurement ethics as well as the willingness and ability to enforce compliance with Mercy Corps and donor policies and procedures is essential. The ability to interact effectively with international and national staff members is required. A demonstrated ability to work quickly and accurately, meet deadlines and process information in support of changing program activities is necessary.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Achieving our mission begins with how we build our team and work together. Through our commitment to enriching our organization with people of different origins, beliefs, backgrounds, and ways of thinking, we are better able to leverage the collective power of our teams and solve the world’s most complex challenges. We strive for a culture of trust and respect, where everyone contributes their perspectives and authentic selves, reaches their potential as individuals and teams, and collaborates to do the best work of their lives.

We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a journey, and we are committed to learning, listening and evolving to become more diverse, equitable and inclusive than we are today.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Mercy Corps is an equal opportunity employer that does not tolerate discrimination on any basis. We actively seek out diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills so that we can be collectively stronger and have sustained global impact.

We are committed to providing an environment of respect and psychological safety where equal employment opportunities are available to all. We do not engage in or tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability (including HIV/AIDS status), marital status, military veteran status or any other protected group in the locations where we work.

Safeguarding & Ethics

Mercy Corps is committed to ensuring that all individuals we come into contact with through our work, whether team members, community members, program participants or others, are treated with respect and dignity. We are committed to the core principles regarding prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse laid out by the UN Secretary General and IASC. We will not tolerate child abuse, sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment by or of our team members. As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive work environment, team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner, respect local laws and customs, and to adhere to Mercy Corps Code of Conduct Policies and values at all times. Team members are required to complete mandatory Code of Conduct elearning courses upon hire and on an annual basis.

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