Accounting & Payroll Assistant – Democratic Republic of Congo

About the role

The Administrative & Accounting Assistant supports all administrative, financial, payroll and compliance activities of Ria's operations in the Democratic Republic of Congo, handling daily bookkeeping, payroll management and statutory filings in a fast‑paced, regulated environment.

Key responsibilities

• Assist the accounting department with daily book‑entry operations, record transactions, manage petty cash and maintain supporting documentation.
• Prepare and review travel expense reports, employee reimbursements, and reconcile balance‑sheet accounts.
• Support fixed‑asset updates, depreciation schedules, forecasts, budgets and financial planning.
• Manage monthly payroll in compliance with DRC labour law, collect attendance data, calculate overtime, allowances and deductions.
• Submit statutory social security and tax declarations (INSS, INPP, ONEM, IPR) and ensure compliance with local fiscal regulations.
• Maintain employee records, contracts, leave balances and prepare HR administrative letters.
• Coordinate office supplies, procurement processes, supplier onboarding and invoice tracking.
• Provide administrative and financial support to the Managing Director, prepare internal summaries and reports.

Required profile

• Minimum two years of experience in accounting, administration or payroll, preferably in the DRC.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Administration or a related field.
• Experience with statutory social and tax filings and familiarity with DRC fiscal regulations.
• Ability to work under pressure, maintain confidentiality and meet deadlines.

Required skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Word.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook.