Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, April 18 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:

Responsibilities and Accountabilities
• Extract and input data from various sources in financial and accounting systems.
• Perform initial review on all types of payments starting from purchase to payment requests verifying that they are duly authorized, and all supporting documents are attached therewith.
• Prepare necessary receipts and journal vouchers into the accounting system on a timely manner.
• Create and maintain an efficient e-filling system of all financial and other supporting documents in accordance with established standards.
• Perform claim verification against documentation to ensure that purchase/ services are properly authorized and that goods have been received or services rendered.
• Review completeness of documentation of advance settlements, including, statement of expenditure and relevant supporting documentation; prepare the request for payment as and when necessary.
• Perform housekeeping and maintenance of records in PRISM-FI system such as monitoring and clearing vendor/customer accounts on a timely manner.
• Assist the RMO in the implementation of the procurement policies and procedures.
• Assist in the preparation of accounting, financial and statistical reports and other reports as required.
• Provide assistance to all staff services as travel, expense claims, etc.
• Communicate and work closely with units and provide information on financial and administrative policies and procedures.
• Bring to the attention of RMO and CoM any relevant financial issues and propose corrective actions.
• Make recommendations on procedural improvements and assist in training local staff in the relevant areas of administration and finance.
• Perform other related duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience
EDUCATION
• University degree from an accredited academic institution, preferably in Accounting or Business Administration with minimum 2 (two) years relevant work experience; or
• Completed High School degree with at least 4 (four) years in relevant work experience with professional certification.

EXPERIENCE
• Have experience in financial management of accounts, cash handling tasks, finance/accounting, and administrative.
• Have relevant training and field experience, specifically in accounting systems.

SKILLS
• Knowledge of IOM accounting systems, software and procedures, a distinct advantage.
• Ability to prepare clear and concise reports and to analyse and interpret source information and data.
• High level of computer literacy is required, particularly in computerized accounting systems (SAP, etc.).
• Good communication skills, personal commitment, efficiency, flexibility, drive for results, respect for diversity and creative thinking.
• Have professional certification from a recognized accreditation body in certified public accountant/CPA or certified management account/CMA or chartered accountant/CA is advantage.

Languages

REQUIRED
For all applicants, fluency in English and Kiswahili is required (oral and written).

DESIRABLE
Working knowledge of French and/or Spanish 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 – Behavioral 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 actions and delegated work.
Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring, and motivational way.

Required Qualifications and Experience EDUCATION
• University degree from an accredited academic institution, preferably in Accounting or Business Administration with minimum 2 (two) years relevant work experience; or • Completed High School degree with at least 4 (four) years in relevant work experience with professional certification. EXPERIENCE
• Have experience in financial management of accounts, cash handling tasks, finance/accounting, and administrative.
• Have relevant training and field experience, specifically in accounting systems.

SKILLS
• Knowledge of IOM accounting systems, software and procedures, a distinct advantage.
• Ability to prepare clear and concise reports and to analyse and interpret source information and data.
• High level of computer literacy is required, particularly in computerized accounting systems (SAP, etc.).
• Good communication skills, personal commitment, efficiency, flexibility, drive for results, respect for diversity and creative thinking.
• Have professional certification from a recognized accreditation body in certified public accountant/CPA or certified management account/CMA or chartered accountant/CA is advantage.

Languages
REQUIRED For all applicants, fluency in English and Kiswahili is required (oral and written). DESIRABLE Working knowledge of French and/or Spanish is an advantage.  

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure

Interested candidates should fill in the PH form, submit CV’s and cover letter indicating Vacancy Number with 3 professional references and contacts to email address: tzvacancy@iom.int 

The vacancy is open for both internal and External candidates Tanzanian national only.

Only e-mail applications will be considered. For

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