Cashier 

DUE: 04 MAR 2024

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons for the following post:

MSU RETAIL SHOP

Qualifications and Experience 

• Diploma in Accounting/ Finance/ Business Management.
• A Degree in Accounts/Finance/Business Management is an added advantage.
• 5 ‘O’ level (including Mathematics and English).
• 2 years’ experience in a similar position.
• At least 1 year experience in FMCG industry is an added advantage.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• The position administrative clerical support to the Shop Accountant through verifying cash transactions on a daily basis, prepare bank statements and relevant financial records.
• The Cashier shall ensure the integrity of the company’s data by processing valid, authentic and authorized input documentation into the accounting system accurately and timeously in full compliance with all Company policies and procedures.
• The incumbent is jointly accountable with the Store Accountant in overseeing financial management and reporting business performance of the store.
• Conducts daily cash counts with all Till Operators, and capture the Till Operator summary schedule.  Counts and reviews the cash surrendered by the Till Operator, and ensures that the expected amount as presented on the X-read report aligns with the cash declared by the Till Operator.
• Processing banking of all bankable tenders, conducting cash pick-ups, ensuring cash office security procedures are followed, daily compiling of control books and month end returns, ordering, issuing and controlling office stationery, handling of all float money and filing and posting of all records.
• Initiates and investigates any variances noted to establish the causes.
• Notifies the Store Accountant for further investigations where the variances are outside the defined thresholds.
• Ensures that such variance anomalies are duly documented and signed for.
• Facilitates payments required for the Store in liaison with the store Accountant, adhering to set Standard.
• Safeguards company’s resources by ensuring compliance with accounting and internal controls as laid down by the company.
• Effectively display time management, initiative, teamwork and communication skills, adhering to laid down procedures.
• Carrying out any other relevant functions as assigned.

TO APPLY

NB: Midlands State University is an equal opportunities employer. In the interest of promoting gender parity, female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Applicants must submit copies of applications with the following: application letter, certified certificates and curriculum vitae giving full details of names, place and date of birth, experience, and present salary, date of availability, contact telephone number (s) and names and email addresses of three referees to:

The Deputy Registrar (Human Resources)
Midlands State University
P Bag 9055
GWERU
vacancies@staff.msu.ac.zw

The application documents should be sent as a single merged pdf file.

The closing date for this advert is 04 March 2024.

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be communicated to.