Accounting Assistant, manilaIOM - International Organization for Migration

Country: Philippines
Organization: International Organization for Migration
Closing date: 16 Feb 2021
Position Title: Accounting Assistant
Duty Station: IOM Philippines Country Office (Manila)
Classification: General Service Staff, Grade G4**
Type of Appointment: Special short-term graded, six months with possibility of extension
Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible
Closing Date: 16 February 2021
Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN agency in the field of migration, 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 guidance of the mission Chief of Mission and direct supervision of the Resource Management Officer, the successful candidate is responsible for providing support to the resource management unit of the IOM mission in the Philippines.
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
Review Requests for Payment performing verification in accordance with the Three Way Match principle, ensuring that supporting documentation is attached, and checking the correctness of GL and WBS codes.
Route the RFPs for approval of the relevant authority.
Enter accounting transactions in accordance with approved Requests for Payment (RFP).
Upload accounting documentation to IOM's e-filing platform.
Perform clearing of vendor and general ledger accounts, including assisting with liquidations of advances.
Ensure proper and systematic completion of all posted payments and other accounting documents according to the established standards.
Assist in following up with necessary actions as per periodic checklist reviews.
Maintain monitoring file of the approved RFPs for Treasury Services.
Collect monthly cash certificates from Cashiers and submit to MAC-AP.
Perform Bank Reconciliations as required.
Submit Requests for Addition to and Deduction from Salary to the Payroll Unit.
Perform other related duties as directed.
Required Qualifications and Experience
Education
University degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Commerce, or a related field from an accredited academic institution with two years of relevant professional experience; or
Completed High School degree in the above fields with four years of relevant professional experience.
Experience
Knowledge of relevant accounting procedures, preferably IOM's Financial Management Rules and Procedures.
Knowledge of processing Travel Expense Claims, preferably in accordance with IOM Instruction #6 (IN6).**
Skills
Experience operating SAP accounting software, preferably IOM's PRISM.
Computer literacy including proficiency in MS Office applications.
Knowledge of financial rules and regulations.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the UN Secretariat. For this position, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of a second official UN language is desirable.
Notes
Accredited Universities are the ones listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database ( https://whed.net/home.php).
Required Competencies
The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following values and competencies: Values
Inclusion and respect for diversity: respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.
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.
Core Competencies - behavioural indicators level 1*
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 action and delegated work.
Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.
IOM's competency framework can be found at this link.
Competencies will be assessed during a competency-based interview.
Other
Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment and verification of residency, visa and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable.
Only candidates residing in either the country of the duty station or from a location in a neighbouring country that is within commuting distance of the duty station will be considered. In all cases, a prerequisite for taking up the position is legal residency in the country of the duty station, or in the neighbouring country located within commuting distance, and work permit, as applicable.
The position involves onsite work. The working modality will be further discussed during the interviews.
How to apply:
In order for an application to be considered valid, IOM will only accept applications which should include a cover letter (not more than one page) and résumé highlighting the required education and experience or a duly completed IOM Personal History Form. To access the form, please click this link.
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via *************@iom.int not later than 16 February 2021. Position title and SVN Number (SVN 003 2021 - Accounting Assistant) should be specified in the SUBJECT field.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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