Project Cashier

Job Description

The Project Cashier is responsible for the secure management, disbursement, and daily recording of all cash and petty cash transactions at the project level. Acting as the primary point of contact for daily financial operations on-site, this role ensures that site expenses (such as daily labor payments, minor material purchases, fuel, and transport) are processed efficiently, accurately, and in strict compliance with company policies. The Project Cashier plays a vital role in maintaining financial transparency and providing accurate daily cash reports to the Head Office.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Receive, safeguard, and manage the project’s petty cash and daily operating funds securely.
• Disburse cash for approved daily project expenses, including payments to daily laborers, local material suppliers, transport providers, and site logistics.
• Collect and verify original, valid receipts, invoices, and payment vouchers for every disbursement made.
• Process staff advances, per diems, and petty cash requests according to company policy, ensuring they are properly authorized by the Project Manager or Site Engineer.
• Record all daily cash transactions accurately and promptly in the physical cash book and/or the company’s accounting software.
• Maintain an organized, up-to-date, and easily accessible filing system for all financial documents, receipts, vouchers, and bank slips.
• Ensure that all payment vouchers are supported by the necessary approvals, purchase requests, and goods receiving notes (GRNs) before cash is released.
• Perform daily cash counts and reconcile the physical cash on hand with the cash book ledger to ensure zero discrepancies.
• Prepare and submit Daily Cash Position Reports, Weekly Cash Sheets, and detailed expense summaries to the Project Accountant or Head Office Finance Department.
• Deposit excess cash into the designated project bank account regularly, as per the company’s cash retention limits.
• Prepare bank withdrawal slips and follow up on the replenishment of petty cash from the main project bank account.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree (BA) in Accounting, Economics, or Management, OR Level IV TVET Certificate / Diploma in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 7 to 8 years of proven experience in cash handling, petty cash management, or a junior accounting role.
  Highly Preferred: Prior experience working as a cashier in a construction, engineering, or NGO project environment, where high-volume, daily site transactions are common.

How To Apply

• In person: labu mebrat next to DMC building Royal building 2nd floor
• Email: hrgifticonstructionplc@gmail.com