Finance Associate (G-5) Monrovia, Liberia

Established in 1951, IOM is the United Nations Organization in charge of Migrations and works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) in Liberia is working in close collaboration with the Government of Liberia, United Nations agencies, civil society organizations (CSOs), and international partners to address the complex migration, humanitarian, and development challenges exacerbated by decades of conflict, displacement, and instability.

Under the overall supervision of the Resource Management Officer and the direct supervision of the the Finance Officer, the successful candidate will be responsible and accountable for providing finance functions in IOM Liberia.

• Assist in managing financial resources by monitoring and controlling assets, reserves, funds, supplies, etc. in accordance with IOM rules and regulations.
• Assist in preparing annual budget submission and revisions including estimating staff cost as well as rental and utilities, office equipment and supplies, printing, and other contracts, services or running expenses, to include in the budget.
• Extract and input data from various sources in financial or accounting systems.
• Assist providing guidance in accounting, budget and financial related issues.
• Assist in the preparation of the payroll by executing validity checks on monthly payroll results.
• Reviews all types of payments starting from purchases to payment requests verifying that they are duly authorized and all the supporting documents are attached therewith.
• Create new Vendor Accounts in the system.
• Verify vendor claims for accuracy and conformance with IOM finance policies and instructions.
• Perform claim verifications against documentation to ensure that purchases/services are properly authorized and that the goods have been received or services rendered.
• Assist in the preparation of budget, accounting, financial, statistical reports and other reports as required.

• Ensure proper and systematic completion of all posted payments and other accounting documents according to the established standards.
• Responsible for the Petty Cash of the office.
• Perform such other relevant duties as maybe required.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finances, or related fields with three years of relevant professional experience; or,
• High School diploma with five years of relevant experience.

EXPERIENCE

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, E-mail, Outlook; previous experience in SAP is a distinct advantage;
• Attention to detail, ability to organize paperwork in a methodical way;
• Discreet, details and clients-oriented, patient and willingness to learn new things; and,
• Prior work experience with international humanitarian organizations, non-government or government institutions/organization in a multi-cultural setting is an advantage

SKILLS

• Knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and account reconciliation.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial management systems (SAP/Oracle/PRISM).

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in financial data management.
• Knowledge of financial rules, regulations, and internal control procedures.
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills.

REQUIRED

For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written).

DESIRABLE

Working knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, and Spanish) is an advantage.