Accountant - Administrative & Payroll Assistant (DRC)

About the role

Ria Money Transfer, a business segment of Euronet Worldwide, is hiring an Administrative & Accounting Assistant to support its operations in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The role covers administrative, financial, payroll and compliance activities, including payroll management and all statutory social and tax declarations. It suits someone with strong accounting skills, good organisation and the ability to work in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment.

Key responsibilities

• Accounting and finance: record transactions, manage petty cash, prepare and review travel expenses and reimbursements, reconcile balance sheet accounts, update fixed assets and depreciation schedules, assist with forecasts, budgets and month-end and year-end closing, and support internal and external audits.
• Payroll and HR administration: collect and verify payroll data, prepare monthly payroll in line with DRC labour law, submit monthly social security declarations (INSS, INPP, ONEM) and payroll taxes (IPR and others), maintain employee records and track leave and absences, and act as first point of contact for payroll questions.
• Tax and statutory compliance: support VAT, withholding and corporate advance tax filings, liaise with DGI, INSS, ONEM, INPP, CNSS and other authorities, and keep up to date with DRC fiscal and social regulations.
• Office support: manage office supplies and suppliers, assist with procurement and invoices, coordinate meetings and travel, handle filing and correspondence, and support new employee onboarding.
• Management support: provide administrative and financial support to the Managing Director and the Finance function, and prepare internal summaries and reports.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Administration or a related field.
• 2-4 years of experience in accounting, administration or payroll; experience managing statutory social and tax declarations in the DRC is required.
• Experience in multinational or regulated environments is an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of accounting procedures, payroll processes and statutory filings.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Experience with accounting systems in English is a strong advantage.
• Good organisational, analytical and communication skills, with attention to detail and confidentiality.