Website Britam Insurance Tanzania Limited
Britam Insurance Tanzania Limited
Cashier – Britam Insurance Tanzania Limited
Job Title
Cashier
Location
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Organization
Britam Insurance Tanzania Limited
Employment Details
- Job Type: Permanent
- Contract Type: Full-time
- Work Schedule: Day Shift
- Number of Vacancies: 1
- Posting Date: 21 June 2026
- Application Deadline: 26 June 2026
Job Purpose
The Cashier is responsible for processing customer payments through the company’s core system, including cash, debit cards, credit cards, and cheques. The role ensures accurate receipting, daily balancing of sales reports, cash reconciliation, and timely banking of collections while maintaining strong internal controls.
Key Responsibilities
Payment Processing and Receipting
- Accurately process all customer and intermediary payments using the company’s core system.
- Handle payments made through cash, debit cards, credit cards, and cheques.
- Record all company revenue and generate corresponding receipts accurately.
- Maintain a tracker of all bank credits to ensure complete and timely receipt issuance.
Cash Management and Control
- Maintain strong internal controls over all cash collections.
- Safeguard company funds against loss and discrepancies.
- Prepare and process daily cash reports.
- Verify the accuracy of all daily company cash reports.
- Reconcile cash collections and company floats daily.
Banking and Reconciliation
- Prepare daily bank lodgements for review and approval.
- Ensure all cash and cheques are banked promptly.
- Prepare daily cash control reports to support bank reconciliations.
- Prepare weekly cash position and cash flow forecasts for submission to the CFO every Monday before noon.
Petty Cash Administration
- Manage petty cash and company floats in accordance with company policies.
- Conduct daily petty cash reconciliations.
Compliance and Risk Management
- Identify and detect fraudulent bank notes and cheques.
- Document all returned cheques and notify responsible personnel for follow-up.
- Inform the Senior Accountant of large cash collections exceeding established limits for special handling arrangements.
Inventory and Record Management
- Manage cashier-related inventory, including:
- Receipt books
- Lodgement books
- Stamps
- Receipt paper
- Maintain accurate filing systems and ensure all records are properly stored.
Other Duties
- Perform any additional duties assigned by management from time to time.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Accuracy of the cash book.
- Timely banking of cash and cheques.
- Timely issuance of receipts.
- Accuracy of cash reconciliations and reports.
Reporting Relationships
Internal Relationships
- Reports directly to the Senior Accountant.
- Works closely with all business units, departments, and branch offices.
External Relationships
- Customers of Britam.
- Insurance industry stakeholders and partners.
Qualifications and Experience
Education
- Bachelor’s Degree in:
- Accounting
- Finance
- Commerce
- Or another related field
Experience
- Minimum 2–3 years of experience in a similar cashiering, finance, or accounting role.
Required Knowledge and Skills
Technical Competencies
- Cash handling and reconciliation.
- Basic accounting and record-keeping.
- Knowledge of Smart Policy systems.
- Understanding of payment methods:
- Cash
- Debit cards
- Credit cards
- Mobile money
- Online banking
Professional Competencies
- Knowledge of Britam products and services.
- Strong cashier management skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Integrity and accountability in handling company funds.
To apply for this job please visit britam.taleo.net.