JOB VACANCY

The Aberdeen Women’s Centre (AWC) is a Non-Governmental charitable hospital located in Aberdeen, Freetown providing free surgical services to the women of Sierra Leone for correction of disorders arising from protracted labor; we are also providing free maternity services and an outpatient pediatric clinic for children between birth and fifteen years old.

For its operations, AWC is looking for qualified Sierra Leoneans to fill the following position:

Position: Cashier

Job Type:  Full time

Job Location:  Aberdeen Freetown

Department:  Finance

Reports to:  Finance Manager

Purpose of the Role

Handling and making payments required for the running the operations of AWC. The position is a Performance Based Contract with a six month probation period. Position is subject to quarterly Performance Assessment and contractual re-engagement will be subject to satisfactory performance at the end of the calendar year. The time will be split 70% cashier 30% as an Admin Assistant.

Main Responsibilities and Duties:

• Count money in cash tin at the beginning of the day and at the end of the day to ensure that amounts are correct.
• Compute and record totals of daily transactions.
• Daily posting of financial transactions into QuickBooks
• Prepare cash vouchers for cash issuing and cheque payments.
• Ensure that all payments have a request voucher and that the request voucher is adequately approved.
• Prepare cheque for payments.
• Computation and payment of all statutory payments before deadline
• Pay company bills to suppliers by cash or cheque.
• Ensure that receipts are obtained for all payments issued.
• Other duties as requested by supervisor

Admin

• Enter patient data into My SQL database on a monthly basis.

Personnel Specifications Required

Minimum Qualifications:

• Diploma in Accounting and Finance or any related course.

• A minimum of 3 years post qualification experience in a financial and/or accounting capacity.

• Knowledge of Microsoft office products, (Word, Excel and Outlook)

• Knowledgeable in using QuickBooks Accounting Software package

Desired Attributes:  

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Strong organisational skills.

Salary Scale 

• Gross Salary – SLL 27,600.00 ( Inclusive of Benefits)

How to apply

Applicants should send their CV (max 4 pages) and a one page Cover Letter to the Human Resources and Admin Manager, Aberdeen Women’s Centre via email to awc.recruitment@aberdeenwomenscentre.org with the subject line “Cashier” not later than Sunday 17th July 2023.

We are an equal opportunities employer”.  Women are strongly encourage to apply.

Note:

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.