Finance Assistant (G4) - IOM Guinea

About the role

IOM Guinea is recruiting a Finance Assistant (G4) for its Conakry office. The post supports the financial sustainability, transparency and reliability of the programme, under the direct supervision of the National Finance Officer and general supervision of the Regional Management Officer. It also assists in planning, implementing and monitoring logistics and supply activities in line with donor requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Check accounting documents and ensure all supporting documents and required signatures are obtained before payments are finalized.
• Verify invoices against goods, supplies or services received or provided, and prepare payment requests through the Orange Money platform.
• Ensure payment documentation is complete, generate payment reports and justify advances within deadlines.
• Record accounting operations in the PRISM software according to assigned responsibilities.
• Prepare project financial reports on schedule and perform monthly closing, preparing submissions for the Regional Accounting Support.
• Provide technical advice on financial procedures and answer related questions.
• Carry out other tasks assigned.

Required profile

• Degree in accounting or finance (Licence or equivalent).
• Experience in international organizations or UN agencies.
• Fluent French (written and spoken); knowledge of English and a local Guinea language is an advantage.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a multicultural environment.

Required skills

• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Previous experience with SAP or Wave is a major advantage.
• Knowledge of accounting, law, taxation, audit and management control in Guinea, and basic procurement budgeting.