SVN/2025 12627/Finance Assistant/G4

Job Description

Organizational Context and Scope

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. 

Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM) in Cameroon, the Resource Management Officer (RMO) in Cameroon, and direct supervision of the Senior Administrative and Finance Assistant; and, in collaboration with relevant units, the successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out the following duties and responsibilities in relation to the IOM Finance Unit, Cameroon.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities and Accountabilities

1. Extract and input data from various sources in financial or accounting systems;
2. Respond to accounting, budget or financial queries regarding data from staff in the unit and elsewhere;
3. Assist in the preparation of the payroll by executing validity checks on monthly payroll results;
4. Review all types of payments starting from purchase to payment requests verifying that they are duly authorized, and all the supporting documents are attached therewith;
5. Create new Vendor Accounts in PRISM;
6. Verify vendor requests for accuracy and conformance with IOM finance policies and instructions;
7. Perform claim verifications against documentation to ensure that purchases/services are properly authorized and that the goods have been received or services rendered;
8. Prepare necessary receipt and journal vouchers;
9. Assist in the preparation of budget, accounting, financial, statistical reports and other reports as required;
10. Provide assistance to all staff services such as travel, expense claims, document retrieval, etc.;
11. Ensure proper and systematic filling of all posted payments and other accounting documents according to the established standards;
12. Responsible for the Petty Cash of the office; and,
13. Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications and Experience

EDUCATION

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

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. 

Languages 

REQUIRED

Fluency in English and French

DESIRABLE

Working knowledge of any other official IOM language is an advantage.

Competencies

The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following values and competencies:

VALUES - All IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these five values:

Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.

Integrity and transparency: Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.

Professionalism: Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.

Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.

Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.

CORE COMPETENCIES - Behavioural indicators – Choose a level.

Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.

Delivering results: Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner. Is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.

Managing and sharing knowledge: Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.

Accountability: Takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions and delegated work.

Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.
 

Required Skills

• Microsoft Office applications e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, E-mail, Outlook; previous experience in SAP, • Prior work experience with international humanitarian organizations

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