Cashier (Class B) job at U.S. Mission

Organization:

U.S. Mission

About the Organization:

The U.S. Mission to the United Nations (USUN) serves as the United States’ delegation to the United Nations. USUN is responsible for carrying out the nation’s participation in the world body. In 1947 the United States Mission was created by an act of Congress to assist the President and the Department of State in conducting United States policy at the United Nations. Since that time, USUN has served a vital role as the Department of State’s UN branch. Today, USUN has approximately 150 people on staff who serve to represent the United States’ political, economic and social, legal, military, public diplomacy and management interests at the United Nations.

USUN is divided into the following sections – Executive; Washington; Political; Management and Reform; Economic and Social; Legal; Military Staff; Public Affairs; Host Country; Management; and Security.

The United States Mission to the United Nations is located at 799 United Nations Plaza (between E. 44th and E. 45th on First Ave) across the street from United Nations Headquarters.

Job Description

The U.S. Mission in Uganda is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Cashier (Class B).
The work schedule for this position is:
Full Time, 40 hours per week
Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (4 weeks) following receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.
Supervisory Position:
No. But provides work guidance to two alternate Class B Cashier and six sub cashiers.

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Duties and Responsibilities

This position is located in the Financial Office at U.S. Embassy Kampala.
The incumbent serves as the full time Principal Class B Cashier responsible for a full range of cashiering duties that include; collections, disbursements, replenishments, accommodation and reverse accommodation exchanges and more.
The Cashier is responsible for a total advance as annually approved as well as entering data into RFMS/C and other budget and software platforms which support Mission cashier operations.

Qualifications and Experience

A bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting or Finance is required.

Requirements:

EXPERIENCE:

At least two years progressively responsible experience in voucher examining, accounting, cashiering or bookkeeping is required.

JOB KNOWLEDGE:

Requires a very good working knowledge of collection and disbursing functions in an automated accounting system.
Position requires good knowledge of local banking rules and regulations as well as an understanding of local laws and practices for banking and regulations as well as an understanding of local laws and practices for banking and financial institutions.

LANGUAGE:

Level III – Good working knowledge; written & spoken English

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

The ability to work independently, high level of honesty and integrity, courtesy, promptness and deference to customers, time management, ability to maintain a well-organized office, very good computer skills, especially in the use of word processing, database, excel spreadsheets, possess strong organizational skills, pay close attention to details, and have an ability to foresee, and articulate orally and in writing problems or opportunities within budget constraints to senior management; must be able to comprehend and logically apply complicated regulations and procedures and required to possess excellent public relations skills essential to work directly with FSC Charleston, post management in the embassy, chiefs of sections of all serviced agencies and their staff. The Cashier is required to responsibly handle large sums of cash and identify counterfeit bills.

Qualifications: