🇸🇱 Job Vacancy @ IOM (International Organization for Migration) – Finance Assistant

IOM is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment.
Applications from qualified female candidates are particularly encouraged.

Internal and external candidates are eligible to apply to this vacancy. For all IOM vacancies, applications from eligible and qualified internal candidates are considered before those of qualified and eligible external candidates in the selection process.

Vacancy Notice

Position Title: Finance Assistant
Duty Station: Freetown, Sierra Leone
Classification: General Service, Grade G5
Type of Appointment: One Year Fixed Term, with a possibility of extension
Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible
Closing Date: 05 November 2024

IOM, established in 1951 and a Related Organization of the United Nations, is the leading UN agency in migration. IOM collaborates closely with governmental, intergovernmental, and non-governmental partners to promote humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all.

Context

IOM Sierra Leone operates under the West and Central Africa Regional Office, focusing on country-specific programs aligned with regional strategic priorities. Since 2001, IOM has engaged in migration management and governance in Sierra Leone, with an emphasis on fostering safe, orderly, and well-managed migration.

Core Functions / Responsibilities

1. Manage financial resources by monitoring assets, reserves, and funds in compliance with IOM rules.
2. Assist in annual budget preparation and revisions.
3. Extract and input data into financial systems.
4. Provide guidance on accounting and financial issues.
5. Prepare payroll by executing validity checks.
6. Review payment requests to ensure authorization and supporting documentation.
7. Create new vendor accounts in PRISM.
8. Verify vendor claims for compliance with IOM policies.
9. Perform claim verifications against documentation.
10. Assist in preparing financial reports.
11. Provide assistance to staff for travel, expense claims, and document retrieval.
12. Ensure proper documentation of payments.
13. Manage the office's petty cash.
14. Perform other related duties as needed.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Accounting, Finance, or a related field with three years of relevant experience.

Experience

• Minimum 3 years in finance, accounting, or business administration.
• Experience with international institutions and familiarity with IPSAS and SAP/Oracle is desirable.
• Knowledge of UN/NGO accounting systems and procedures is advantageous.

Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Attention to detail, organization, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with colleagues from diverse backgrounds.

Languages

• Fluency in English is required.

Required Competencies

Values

• Inclusion & respect for diversity
• Integrity & transparency
• Professionalism

Core Competencies

• Teamwork
• Delivering results
• Managing and sharing knowledge
• Accountability
• Communication

Other

The offer is contingent upon funding confirmation and medical fitness. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit applications to [email protected] with the subject line "VN SL 2024_010 – Finance Assistant" and include the following attachments in PDF format: (i) Cover Letter, (ii) Curriculum Vitae, and (iii) Three Reference Contacts. Deadline for submission is 05 November 2024.

Posting period: From 23 October 2024 to 05 November 2024