Position Title: Administrative and Finance Assistant
Duty Station: Tunis, Tunisia
Type of Appointment: Special Short Term for 6 months with possibility of extension.
Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible
Closing Date: January 29, 2018
Reference Code: LY20-2018-CFC-003
Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration 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.
IOM is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment. Internal and external candidates are eligible to apply to this vacancy. For the purpose of the vacancy, internal candidates are considered as first-tier candidates.
Context:
Under the overall supervision of the Senior Resource Management Officer and the direct supervision of the Resource Management Officer, the
incumbent will carry out the following duties and responsibilities:
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
- Verify invoices and documents submitted by suppliers and service providers;
- Ensure all supporting documentation and signatures are obtained before finalizing vouchers.
- After obtaining appropriate approvals, effect payments to suppliers and staff members;
- Ensure all payments are paid on a timely manner;
- Responsible for the preparation of monthly accounting reports and the attachment of supporting documents for the review and certification by RMO.
- Reconcile on a monthly basis all pending vendor accounts;
- Ensure that the bank reconciliation of the various bank accounts and IOM accounts and databases is done in time and accurately;
- According to the projectization process of IOM, distribute the office costs and verify staff costs;
- Ensure files of all financial instructions/guidelines issued are maintained and appropriate internal controls are in place.
- Assist with the maintenance of an effective banking system including preparing a monthly bank reconciliation.
- Maintain a filing system for vouchers and all other financial documentation.
- Maintain the Petty Cash account of the IOM Libya based in Tunis Office in the absence of Finance Assistant;
- Maintain Attendance records of national in IOM Libya based in Tunis Office
- Prepare monthly payroll for national staff.
- Provide Daily Assistance to supervisor in ensuring proper internal controls of finance are in place.
- Liaise with IOM Libya staff in the sub office and main offices in daily execution of the payments and increasing of efficiency of program implementation.
- Coordinate all accounting issues with other colleagues in the Finance Dept.
- Prepare monthly funding requests for the office.
- Bring to the attention of the RMO any relevant financial and budgetary issues.
- Suggest improvements to internal controls and streamlining/efficiencies.
- Provide guidance and training to new junior staff.
- Perform such other duties as may be assigned.