Cashier - Medecins Sans Frontieres

Medecins Sans Frontieres – Switzerland Kenya Mission
MSF Switzerland (MSFCH) is a humanitarian medical organization providing emergency medical aid to populations in need based in Dagahaley and Mombasa County.
The position is based in Nairobi Coordination Office.
Job Title: Cashier
Work Location: Nairobi
Duration: 12 Months (starting with 3 months’ probation period) renewable based on performance)
Start Date: February 2026
The selected candidate will be reporting to the Finance and Accounting Manager.
Main Purpose: Performing cash transactions, verifying supporting documentations and maintaining records according to MSF standards and local finance policies.
Accountabilities

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• Controlling and monitoring cash payments from the cashbox,coding and recording cash transactions in the daily cashbook or accounting system,
  
• Performing daily cash counts and investigating any discrepancies
  
• Following up on cash advances(based on authorised requesters list and other internal processes) and ensuring they are duly settled
  
• Carrying out transfer requests between cash and safe box
  
• Checking the validity of invoices, approval signatories, and correctness of account codes
  
• Performing currency exchange operations when required
  
• Assisting with the preparation of salary payments as required
  
• Performing monthly reconciliations before closing the monthly accounts, managing bank reconciliations and monthly bank statements if applicable
  
• Liaise with Dadaab team for cash related matters,focal point for Dadaab funds transfers i.e. suppliers,dailyworkers etc
  
• Assisting in advance management follow-up(operational advances)contract follow-up, follow up monthly accountancy file ,archiving and other job requests by the supervisor and the requestor
  

Requirements
Education

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• Diploma in accounting / finance / business administration.
  
• CPA qualification is an added advantage
  

Experience

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• Experience in accounting (minimum 1 year).
  

Languages

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• English and Swahili
  

Knowledge

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• Computer literacy (word, excel)
  

Competencies

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• Results and Quality Orientation,
  
• teamwork and cooperation,
  
• behavioural flexibility,
  
• commitment to MSF Principles,
  
• service and orientation and cross-cultural awareness
  

If you meet the above requirements, Please submit your application including the CV and application letter in PDF format combined as one document and saved with your full names through https://zurl.to/SGuh?source=CareerSite by 16th January 2026
We apologize that due to the volume of application we receive, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Incomplete applications will not be considered
MSF is an equal Employer and does not charge any application/recruitment or training fee. MSFCH welcomes applications from people of all sexual or gender identities and encourages women to apply.
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