BRITISH HIGH COMMISSION YAOUNDE

OFFICE NOTICE NO-01/15 YAO

POSITION: CASHIER/ MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT

SECTION: CORPORATE SERVICE

GRADE: A1 (L)

POSITION TYPE: ONE YEAR RENEWABLE CONTRACT

A vacancy has arisen for the position of Cashier/Management Assistant A1 (L) at the BRITISH HIGH COMMISSION in YAOUNDE.

Roles and responsibilities / what will the jobholder are expected to achieve?

• Facilitate and report on how the British high commission spends its annually allocated budget, adhering to strict guidelines and cash handling policies 
• Contribute to the monitoring of how the BHC budget is being spent monthly to ensure that funds are being spent where agreed and spot any potential issues e.g. if we need additional funding. The BHC uses a bespoke monitoring system on which training ( both on the job and formal) will be provided
• Contribute to the forecasting of the BHC’s spending quarterly
• Ensure that cash impress are monitored in line with the BHC’ guideline for handling, receipting and recording cash transactions. Similarly monitoring BHC credit card spend and reconciling receipts
• Monitor and report on BHC local account ensuring that all balances and transaction are made within the BHC guidelines
• Manage the BCH asset register and ensure that BHC assets are  properly accounted for and valued as peer BCH guidelines
• Draw up and maintain a rolling furniture replacement programmer for the BHC and residences
• Draw up and maintain preventive maintenance programmer and assist with general maintenance of the BHC premises and residences
• Be flexible enough to provide cover for absent members of a small administration team. Play a role in the BHC crisis team and be ready to help in the event of an incident which impact on British Nationals.

Key competencies, skills and experience required;

Essential 

• IT competent and fully conversant with outlook and Microsoft office packages
• Have at least three years working experience in a similar capacity
• Must have at least a Bachelor’s degree in Finance/ accounting ACCA certificates for part one two also acceptable
• Fluent in both the English and French languages.

Key competencies

• Leading and communicating –leading from the front and communicating with clarity, conviction and enthusiasm, engaging with people with honesty and integrity, and upholding the reputation of the BHC
• Collaborating and partnering – it requires working collaboratively, sharing information and building supportive, responsive relationships with colleagues and stakeholders, whilst having the confidence to challenge assumptions.
• Building capacity for all –having a strong focus on continuous learning for oneself, being open to learning and keeping one’s own knowledge and skill set current and evolving.
• Delivering value for Money –seeking out and implementing solutions which achieve the best mix of quality and effectiveness for the least outlay basing decisions on evidenced information and following agreed processes and policies, challenging these appropriately where they appear to prevent good value for money

Desirable

• Previous experience with an international organization will be an  added advantage

Salary & benefits

The position is a grade A1 (L) with subject to Insurance and tax as per local labor regulations. We offer a competitive package including medical benefits; performance related bonus, recreational facilities, and opportunities for job related training & development

Notes:

• The British High Commission in Yaoundé is an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to inclusivity a diverse workforce and valuing difference.
• Staff recruited locally by the British High Commission in Yaoundé is subject to Terms and conditions of service according to local Cameroon employment law
• All applicants must be legally able to work in Cameroon with the correct vis/status/work permit
• The successful candidate will be subject to reference checking and security clearances checks
• If you have not heard from us 3 weeks after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. Note: any questions you may have about this position will only be answered during interview, should you be invited.

To apply

Applicants should send;

1. An up-to-date CV in English
2. A short (2 pages max) covering letter in English with two sections. Frist, explaining in 200 words why you would be good at it. Second: short paragraphs on each of the competencies 1 to 4 listed above, giving specific examples of when you have demonstrated each competence/ skill

Internal applicants must submit this along with a copy of their most recent 24 months of appraisal evidence (i.e. two full appraisals, or however many abridged appraisals, minutes etc. to make up two years’ worth of evidence) by email to: recruitment.Africa@fco.gov.uk

The closing date is 8th February 2015 and no further applications will be accepted after that date.

Please quote in the subject line if you are an internal candidate, or spouse of a diplomatic officer, with the Vacancy Notice No: 01/15 YAO