Cashier (Level 1)

Job Purpose

Under the supervision of the Manager, Accounts Payables and Receivables, the Cashier is responsible for the safe custody and lodgment of all funds received on behalf of the National Fisheries Authority. The incumbent also ensures that all vouchers, revenue statements and petty cash are collected and maintained. 

Key Responsibilities 

Technical: 

• Collects and issues receipts for revenues from sale of fuel, fishing licenses, Cay licenses and other charges, and maintains cash books for all; 
• Prepares monthly report detailing revenue collections; 
• Prepares and issues petty cash as requested by officers; 
• Prepares vouchers for reimbursement of petty cash; 
• Prepares bank deposits for lodgement of funds received; 
• Makes regular lodgement of revenue collected to the relevant bank accounts;
• Issues official receipts for cheque payments;
• Issues cheque leaves and maintains register; 
• Maintains and updates Value book; 
• Posts receipts to the FINMAN system; 
• Performs any other related duties, which may be assigned. 

Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies 

Core: 

• Good oral and written communication skills; 
• Strong customer relations skills; 
• Good interpersonal skills; 
• Ability to work within a team environment; 
• Honesty and a high level of Integrity. 

Technical: 

• Sound knowledge of Government Accounting Procedures and the Financial Administration and Audit Act; 
• Sound knowledge of general accounting principles and practices; 
• Working knowledge of Cash Management and security systems; 
• Good numeric skills; 
• Working knowledge of the operations of Government; 
• Working knowledge of the Fisheries Bill 2018 and the Authority’s policies and procedures;
• Proficiency in the use of relevant computer applications. 

Minimum Required Qualifications and Experience 

• Secondary Certificate with four (4) passes in CXC/GCE O’ Level including Mathematics or Accounts and English Language; 
• Certificate in Government Accounting Level 1; 
• One (1) year experience in a similar capacity. 

Special Conditions Associated with the Job 

• Exposure to risks associated with having custody of money. 

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.