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    The United States Peace Corps in Myanmar seeks a qualified Cashier to manage the organization's finances. The Cashier will be responsible for disbursing funds, managing the imprest account, processing payments, and performing various financial tasks. Qualified candidates will have a university degree in accounting or business, at least two years of relevant experience including work in banking or with an international organization, strong computer and language skills, and the ability to work independently. The application deadline is August 23, 2015.

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    The United States Peace Corps in Myanmar seeks a qualified Cashier to manage the organization's finances. The Cashier will be responsible for disbursing funds, managing the imprest account, processing payments, and performing various financial tasks. Qualified candidates will have a university degree in accounting or business, at least two years of relevant experience including work in banking or with an international organization, strong computer and language skills, and the ability to work independently. The application deadline is August 23, 2015.

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    The United States Peace Corps in Myanmar seeks a qualified Cashier to manage the organization's finances. The Cashier will be responsible for disbursing funds, managing the imprest account, processing payments, and performing various financial tasks. Qualified candidates will have a university degree in accounting or business, at least two years of relevant experience including work in banking or with an international organization, strong computer and language skills, and the ability to work independently. The application deadline is August 23, 2015.

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    The United States Peace Corps in Myanmar seeks a qualified Cashier to manage the organization's finances. The Cashier will be responsible for disbursing funds, managing the imprest account, processing payments, and performing various financial tasks. Qualified candidates will have a university degree in accounting or business, at least two years of relevant experience including work in banking or with an international organization, strong computer and language skills, and the ability to work independently. The application deadline is August 23, 2015.

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    Employment Opportunity

    United States Peace Corps in Myanmar


    DEADLINE: August 23, 2015

    The United States Peace Corps program in Myanmar seeks a qualified and motivated candidate to fill the
    following full-time position:

    Cashier
    Minimum Starting Salary: $9,695/year* (FSN-7 equivalent)
    Anticipated Start Date: October, 2015
    *starting salary dependent on experience

    The Cashier performs the full range of Class B Cashier duties. The Cashier has full responsibility for the
    disbursement, accountability, examination, safekeeping, replenishment, and management of Posts
    Imprest fund. The Cashier makes payments to vendors, staff, and Volunteers via cash payments, ensuring
    that all such payments are valid, authorized, and properly documented and recorded. The Cashier is
    responsible for administering staff and Volunteer local and international travel, travel authorizations,
    travel vouchers and travel advances and provides back up for managing reservations when the GSA is
    unavailable. The Cashier is also responsible for a variety of additional financial and administrative tasks
    as assigned by the DMO.

    Note: Before the staff member is granted a permanent designation as a cashier, the staff member must
    complete an NFATC cashier correspondence course or an FSC sponsored course and pass an examination
    required by RM. A temporary designation not to exceed 180 days may be granted by the servicing USDO
    to allow the cashier to complete the course and pass the examination.

    The Cashiers main responsibilities include:

    Makes properly authorized cash and EFT payments to commercial vendors, contractors, staff, and
    Volunteers. Verifies all vouchers for correct computations, and completeness prior to submission to
    DMO for approval of payment.
    Provides interim advances for the purchases of supplies to Peace Corps staff when authorized by
    the DMO or Country Director (CD). Advances must be cleared within 3 business days. Reports to
    the DMO weekly on the status of outstanding advances.
    Monitors and anticipates cash flow expenditures to maintain sufficient cash for Peace Corps
    operations while remaining below authorized accountability levels.
    Prepares weekly replenishment requests (unless expecting collections that will raise imprest
    balance over authorized accountability).
    Serves as the primary point of contact with local bank officials on matters pertaining to Peace
    Corps/Myanmar banking operations. Checks online banking on a regular basis to monitor
    replenishment EFTs (in particular, during PST) and withdraws funds from the imprest bank account
    as needed to maintain enough cash to manage operations while minimizing the actual cash kept on
    hand.
    Reconciles bank account balances on a monthly basis during monthly cash count and submits the
    monthly bank statement to FSC Bangkok and Peace Corps/Washington.
    Performs the analysis and submits requests for temporary increases to imprest level during the
    PST and periodically as needed.
    Prepares and maintains accountability for advances to alternate cashiers when such advances are
    properly authorized by the CD.
    Collects funds due on bills of collection, travel advance reimbursement, and proceeds of sale;
    retains or deposits collected funds, as appropriate. Maintains all collections records and documents.
    Balances imprest fund on a daily basis, and reconciles imprest fund with ACDC reports
    immediately upon arrival each Monday.

    Required Qualifications:
    University degree in Accounting, Business Administration or comparable degree;
    At least 2 years of experience in processing, controlling and recording financial transactions is
    required, including one year of experience must be in banking or related field, and one year of
    experience must include work with an international organization.
    Demonstrated ability to manage cash fund and analyze financial transactions, records, and
    reports.
    Ability to meet deadlines, meticulous work habits, attention to detail, and the highest level of
    integrity and honesty.
    Ability to understand, interpret, and communicate complex transactions, policies, procedures,
    issues and inquiries in both languages
    Fluent written and spoken English and Myanmar;
    Strong Computer skills, including demonstrated proficiency in Outlook, Excel, Microsoft Word,
    Databases and PowerPoint;
    Good judgment and confidentiality
    Ability to multi-task and work in a team
    Strong organizational skills
    Desire and willingness to learn and contribute to the mission of Peace Corps
    Excellent interpersonal communication skills;
    Experience working in international organizations;
    Willingness and ability to travel occasionally;
    Compliance with Peace Corps safety and security policies, particularly related to the safety &
    security of Volunteers.

    Desired Qualifications

    Ability to work independently with little supervision


    Excellent interpersonal communication and organizational/time management skills
    Proactive attitude and flexibility
    Ability and willingness to follow directions and training from supervisors
    Polite manners, professionalism and sense of discretion under all circumstances
    Experience working in a cross-cultural setting as a part of an intercultural team
    Excellent attention to detail
    Ability to communicate verbally and in writing in clear and concise English
    Effective coordination with Admin Staff and other PC units, key departments in U.S. Embassy,
    PC/W staff, and external parties in achieving specific objectives
    Desire and willingness to learn and contribute to the mission of Peace Corps
    Willingness to take initiative
    Strong service attitude
    Personal integrity
    Strong cross-cultural and interpersonal skills
    Strong interest in Myanmars development
    Good sense of humor
    Apply by submitting a resume and a one page letter in English which addresses your qualifications for the
    position. Please address all listed qualifications and include the title of the position you are seeking in
    your cover letter.

    Applications are due no later than 5:00 PM on August 23, 2015. Applications and questions (including
    requests for the complete Statement of Work) should be sent to [email protected]. Applicants
    who do not address the required qualifications will not be considered for an interview.

    Only qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Management will consider
    nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and residency status in determining successful candidacy.
    Candidates chosen for interview will also be required to pass language and skills evaluations.

    The United States Peace Corps is a non-political, non-religious organization, which will bring American
    Volunteers to Myanmar. The Peace Corps is an agency of the United States Government and was founded
    by President John F. Kennedy in 1961. General information about Peace Corps can be found on
    www.peacecorps.gov.

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