Accounting & Payroll Assistant – DRC Operations

About the role

Ria Money Transfer is looking for an Administrative & Accounting Assistant to support its operations in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The role combines core accounting duties with payroll administration and statutory compliance, ensuring smooth financial processes in a fast‑paced, highly regulated environment.

Key responsibilities

• Record daily transactions, manage petty cash, and maintain supporting documentation.
• Prepare and review travel expense reports and employee reimbursements.
• Maintain and reconcile balance‑sheet accounts, update fixed‑asset registers and depreciation schedules.
• Assist with forecasts, budgets, month‑end and year‑end closing, and internal/external audit coordination.
• Collect payroll data, process monthly payroll in line with DRC labor law, and submit social security and tax declarations.
• Maintain employee records, contracts, leave balances, and issue HR administrative letters.
• Prepare and file VAT, withholding, and corporate tax returns, liaising with local tax and social authorities.
• Manage office supplies, procurement processes, supplier onboarding, and general office logistics.

Required profile

• Strong accounting background with experience in book‑entry and financial reporting.
• Knowledge of DRC labor, tax and social security regulations.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy in financial data.

Required skills

• Accounting and bookkeeping principles.
• Payroll processing and statutory compliance.
• Financial analysis and reporting.
• Audit support and documentation preparation.
• Office administration and procurement coordination.