Finance Assistant

IOM is seeking a Finance Assistant to support its operations in Bunia, Democratic Republic of the Congo.

The Finance Assistant will provide critical financial support to the IOM DRC team, which is currently responding to the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreak in the region.

Responsibilities:

• Extract and input data from various sources into financial or accounting systems
• Respond to accounting, budget, or financial queries from staff
• Assist in preparing the payroll and performing validity checks on monthly payroll results
• Review payments, verify authorization, and ensure supporting documents are attached
• Create new vendor accounts in the system
• Verify vendor requests for accuracy and conformance with IOM finance policies
• Perform claim verifications against documentation
• Prepare necessary receipt and journal vouchers
• Assist in preparing budget, accounting, financial, and statistical reports
• Provide assistance to staff services such as travel, expense claims, and document retrieval
• Ensure proper filing of all posted payments and accounting documents
• Manage the petty cash of the office
• Perform other relevant duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finances, or related fields with two years of relevant professional experience; or High School diploma with four years of relevant experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel
• Previous experience in SAP is a distinct advantage
• Attention to detail, ability to organize paperwork methodically
• Discreet, detail-oriented, client-focused, patient, and willing to learn
• Prior work experience with international humanitarian organizations, non-government or government institutions in a multi-cultural setting is an advantage
• Fluency in French is required (oral and written)

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Supportive and inclusive work environment

Contract Details:

• Special Short Term Graded contract (up to 9 months)
• Initial contract duration: six months