Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire

Job Description

The Company 
A company specialized in importing and exporting diverse merchandize by road, sea and air.

In order to reenforce the company's accounting/finance department, we look forward to bringing on board a talented Accounting Cashier who will provide support to the accounts section, manage, record and account for all of the company's payments and receipts.

Responsibilities:

You will be responsible for,

  • Processing payments made with cash, checks, mobile money, debit cards
  • Depositing money and cheques in the bank regularly and maintain good relationship with bank staff. Paying and accounting for claims to staff
  • Maintaining cash log, exchanges and daily cash-up
  • Maintaining payment sequence and accounts department filing system and file store
  • Reconciling on daily basis the cash and receipt boxes and recording this on excel spreadsheet
  • Maintaining, disbursing, reconciling petty cash. Recording all cash transactions according to office procedures. Reviewing supporting documents for accuracy and signatures for all cash transactions
  • Reconciling safe, audit all checkouts, handle lost and found, produce end of night reports
  • Paying bills, recording and accounting for receipts and maintenance of records of all transactions on excel spreadsheets
  • Processing cash advances, staff claims, and daily entry of receipts including cash, debit memos, advances and bank transfers
  • Preparing appropriate deposit bag for subsequent courier pick-up within established deadlines. Filing receipt copies, batching original for posting and updating appropriate cash-flow sheet
  • Explaining billing invoices and accounting policies to staff, vendors and clients
  • Performing other job-related duties as assigned

Requirements
  • Diploma in Accounting or relevant field 
  • A cashier training is an added advantage
Professional Experience
  • A minimum of three years working experience in a similar position

Skills & Aptitude
  • Demonstrated experience with cash handling
  • Accurately and efficiently operating cash registers
  • Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles
  • Strong sense of honesty, accuracy and transparency
  • Ability to communicate with staff and management
  • Multi-task, meet tight deadlines and recognize and correct accounting errors
  • Customer focused, good numeracy
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint)

Industry
  • Import and Export
Employment
  • Renewable Fixed-Term Contract
Department
  • Finance/Accounting
Direct Superior 
  • Accounting Department Manager
Remuneration
  • Industry standard
Application Directives
  • Kindly apply by uploading your recent resume on this site
  • English speaking applicants should have adequate proficiency in French and resume should be in French format
  • Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted
Position Based At
  • Abidjan
Application Deadline
  • January 18, 2024 at 05:00 pm