Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare petty cash documentation
- Requests for petty cash advances are validated and required vouchers are prepared
- Petty cash claims are validated and attached receipts are checked
- Before processing, claim documentation is prepared and checked for accuracy
- Claims and vouchers are presented to nominated person/section for checking and approval appropriate to workplace limits
- Irregularities are noted and referred to nominated person/section for resolution
- Details of claims and vouchers are recorded to enable tracing and balancing of cash holding
- Conduct cash transactions
- Petty cash is provided against claims and vouchers from cash holding
- Petty cash returns are secured and return receipts are provided
- Petty cash returns are documented to enable tracing and balancing of cash holding
- Documented transactions are reconciled against cash held
- Cash is drawn to maintain a balance appropriate to normal transaction levels in accordance with workplace procedures
- Cash is secured in accordance with workplace security requirements