Cashier at ALIGHT

Cashier

ALIGHT works with its partners and constituencies to provide opportunities and expertise to refugees, displaced people, and host communities – to better survive conflicts and crises, and to rebuild lives of dignity, health, security, and self-sufficiency. ALIGHT presently works in and with partners in seventeen countries globally. ALIGHT has consistently operated in Rwanda since the year 1994, and today has a strong and committed team of over eight hundred personnel who include full-time staff, community mobilizers, and incentive workers– implementing programs in Primary Health Care, Reproductive Health, HIV and Nutrition; also Water, Sanitation and Hygiene, Shelter and general Infrastructure, Livelihoods/Economic strengthening, and Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Prevention/ Protection.

https://wearealight.org/

VACANCY – CASHIER (National Staff)

COUNTRY PROGRAM MISSION: 

Alight Rwanda, formerly known as the American Refugee Committee, has been a key player in delivering impactful humanitarian programs since 1994. Operating in all five refugee camps in Rwanda, Alight provides integrated services in protection, health, livelihoods, and community development. The organization has pioneered initiatives like the SASA! methodology to promote gender equality, reduce GBV, and empower vulnerable populations. By fostering resilience and innovation, Alight Rwanda continues to make meaningful and sustainable contributions to refugee and host communities.

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

The Cashier will be responsible of collecting daily cash from outpatient and inpatient service users.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Submit daily handover the final sum of cash collected to the principal cashier for deposit to bank account of health facility. registration payments
• Collect all revenue collected on daily basis from health facility clients/patient
• Deposit all revenues collected to Chief cashier/ accountant
• Deposit all revenues collected to the bank account of the health facility
• Check Receipts Filling of consultations, medicines, complementary tests
• Coordinate the activities of cashiers and reassure entry operations of the fund.
• Perform other related duties as required by his/her supervisor

Minimum qualifications:

• A2 /A1 in accountancy or commerce and accountancy

Required Knowledge

• Working knowledge of principles cashier, practices and procedures
• Working knowledge of business law
• Working knowledge of the application of data processing to accounting operations
• Some knowledge of auditing principles and practices
• Some knowledge of office practices and systems.

KEY BEHAVIORS & ABILITIES:

• Strong numerical and cash-handling skills, with the ability to accurately receive, record, and process cash and other financial transactions in a fast-paced working environment.
• Commitment to personally champion Alight’s program vision and mission, uphold the organization’s values, and inspire others to do the same.
• Demonstrates honesty, integrity, accountability, and confidentiality in handling cash, financial documents, and sensitive information.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact professionally and respectfully with staff, suppliers, clients, and other stakeholders.
• Demonstrates attention to detail and accuracy in recording transactions, issuing receipts, maintaining cash records, and reconciling daily collections.
• Demonstrates initiative, resourcefulness, and problem-solving skills in identifying and reporting cash discrepancies and resolving routine financial issues.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and maintain accurate financial records.
• Commitment to following financial policies, internal controls, cash-handling procedures, and organizational requirements to ensure the proper use and safeguarding of funds.
• Ability to work collaboratively with the Accountant and other departments to support timely financial reporting, cash reconciliation, and efficient financial operations

APPLICATION GUIDELINES:

Interested and qualifying candidates should submit applications to ALIGHT Rwanda Executive Director – to include 1 page Cover Letter, an updated CV (max. 3 pages), copy of diploma, ID and three names (plus titles & contacts) of relevant professional referees, to include most current Employer/ Supervisor ( All in one document) – to the following link: https://app.jobvite.com/j?cj=oiUZAfwv&s=Job_In_Rwanda with the position applied for CLEARLY indicated in the subject line.The deadline for submission of applications is November 1st 2026 at 05:00 PM. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Alight is an Equal Opportunity Employer offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, citizenship, physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status. Alight complies with all applicable laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.