British High Commission Yaounde
Office Notice No –
01/15/ YAO
GRADE A1(L)
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 be
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 quarters
·
Ensure that cash imprests are monitored in line
with the British High Commission’s guidelines for handling., receipting and
recording cash transactions. Similarly monitor BHC credit card spend and
reconciling receipts.
·
Monitor and report on BHC local accounts
ensuring that all balances and transactions are made within the BHC guidelines.
·
Manage the BHC asset register and ensure that
BHC assets are properly accounted for and valued as per BHC guidelines
·
Draw up and maintain a rolling furniture
replacement programme for the BHC and residences
·
Draw up and maintain preventive maintenance
programme 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 impacts on British
Nationals.
Key Competences,
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 Bachelors degree in
Finance/Accounting ACCA certificates for part one and two also acceptable
·
Fluent in both the English and French languages
Key Competencies
·
Leading and communicating – leading from
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 continous 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 salary
subject to insurance and tax as per local labour regulations. We offer a
competitive package including medical benefits, performance related bonus,
recreational facilities, and opportunities for job related training and
development.
NOTE:
·
The British High Commission in Yaounde is an
equal opportunities employer, dedicated to inclusivity, a diverse workforce and
valuing different.
·
“Staff recruited locally by The British High
Commission in Yaounde 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 visa 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 page max) covering Letter in English
with two sections. First, explaining in 200 words why you would like to apply
for the job and why you think 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
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. 01/15YAO.
Some
12 members of the Executive Bureau left Yaounde on Thursday, January
29, 2015, to see the situation on the field created by Boko Haram
attacks.
