Senior Finance Associate

About the role

IOM, a UN-related organization working on migration, is recruiting a Senior Finance Associate for its sub-office in Bunia, Democratic Republic of Congo. Reporting to the Senior Resource Management Officer and under the Chief of Mission, the post manages the resource management functions of the sub-office, working with headquarters and administrative centres.

Key responsibilities

• Provide procedural guidance to managers and staff, and supervise, guide and train finance support staff.
• Prepare budget, accounting, financial, statistical and other reports, including the annual budget submission and revisions.
• Monitor and control assets, reserves, funds and supplies in line with IOM rules, and consolidate data into financial statements.
• Advise Project Managers and mission heads on financial and administrative matters.
• Ensure bank reconciliations are regularly performed and reviewed, and that disbursements are properly authorised and documented.
• Manage and prepare the monthly payroll, and verify vendor claims against finance policies.
• Respond to audit queries and follow up on audit recommendations, and monitor compliance with financial policies.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finances or a related field with five years of relevant experience; or a high school diploma with seven years of experience.
• Fluency in French and English, oral and written.
• Attention to detail, methodical organisation, discretion and client orientation.
• Prior experience with international humanitarian, non-government or government organisations in a multicultural setting is an advantage.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Previous experience with SAP is a distinct advantage.