Cashier MD- for All Areas, M3B

The incumbent is responsible for receiving and managing cash and cheque payments from loan clients, maintaining cash receipt records, reconciling cash on hand, depositing cash in bank accounts, and acting as Imprest Fund custodian for the Branch Office. The role supports the Microfinance Department in Jordan across multiple branch locations.

Responsibilities

• Receive cash and cheques and temporary receipt vouchers from loan clients and Loan Officers for clients’ loan repayments and fees and issue covering receipt vouchers.
• Maintain a manual and electronic cash receipt book and record all payments and receipts for future reference.
• Maintain branch bank balances to secure liquidity to cover disbursement cheques and take necessary action in case of insufficient funds.
• At close of business, tally and reconcile cash on-hand with daily receipt vouchers; report shortfalls or discrepancies to supervisor.
• Deposit all cash received daily in the branch office bank accounts.
• Follow up with banks on any cleared or returned cheques; draft memos to local banks under supervisor's signature and follow up on banking issues of mutual interest.
• Maintain up-to-date archiving and log register of all loan application documents.
• Act as Imprest Fund custodian for the Branch Office.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Completion of a post secondary two-year diploma in business and office practice, business administration, accounting or other related discipline.
• You are required to have at least three years’ experience in cashiering or handling cash or in clerical finance work related to loan or cash administration.
• English language proficiency at UN Level II (good to very good command) is required.
• Arabic language proficiency at UN Level I (basic knowledge) is desirable.
• Ability to use a computer and work on various spreadsheet applications such as Excel and Access.
• Ability to cope with multiple tasks effectively.
• Effective communication skills.
• Accuracy and timeliness of output.
• Candidates must currently reside in the duty station (Jordan) and be authorized to work there.
• Preference given to registered Palestine refugees and candidates of the underrepresented gender.
• Willingness to work beyond regular working hours.
• A university degree in accountancy or business administration is desirable.
• Good understanding of the context of Palestine refugees and UNRWA operations is desirable.

Skills

• Cashiering
• Cash Handling
• Loan Administration
• Clerical Finance Experience
• Excel
• Access
• Cash Reconciliation
• Cash Deposit Management
• Imprest Fund Custody
• Business Administration
• Accounting
• Financial Record Keeping
• Multitasking
• Effective Communication
• Accuracy and Timeliness

Languages

English, Arabic