Cashier

About the role

The Iraqi Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research is looking for a full-time, on-site Cashier based in Baghdad Governorate. The Cashier handles daily financial transactions, including receiving payments, issuing receipts and keeping accurate cash records for tuition and fee payments.

Key responsibilities

• Receive payments and issue receipts, and maintain accurate cash records.
• Process tuition and fee payments, reconcile cash drawers and prepare basic financial reports at the end of each shift.
• Ensure compliance with internal financial procedures and safeguard cash and financial documents.
• Escalate discrepancies or concerns to the supervisor promptly.
• Answer questions from students, staff and visitors about payments and support other administrative and finance tasks as needed.

Required profile

• Secondary school certificate required; a diploma or degree in finance, accounting, business or a related field is an advantage.
• Prior experience in a cashier, finance or administrative role, especially in an educational or governmental institution, is preferred.
• Ability to work full time on site in Baghdad Governorate within a structured public-sector environment.

Required skills

• Accuracy with cash transactions, balancing cash drawers and following financial procedures.
• Basic knowledge of accounting or bookkeeping and familiarity with financial documentation.
• Proficiency with point-of-sale systems, spreadsheets and common office software such as Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Attention to detail, integrity, effective communication and customer service.