Open to Internal and External Candidates 

Position Title	:	Treasury Assistant
Duty Station	:	Chisinau, Moldova
Classification	:	General Service Staff, Grade G4, UN Salary Scale
Type of Appointment	:	Fixed term, one year with possibility of extension
Estimated Start Date	:	As soon as possible

 Closing Date                              :   November 26, 2019

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 Chief of IOM Mission and direct supervision of the Finance Officer, Treasury Assistant will be responsible for providing assistance to the project staff of the organization. The incumbent will contribute to the achievement of IOM objectives and the strengthening of IOM professional capacity. 

Core Functions / Responsibilities:  

• Maintain the cash holdings of the Mission
• After obtaining appropriate approvals, perform cash disbursements to staff/vendors
• Process all cash entries in the PRISM Cash Journal
• Perform regular cash count to ensure reconciliation with PRISM
• Based on appropriate financial documentation, execute all bank operations
• Process all bank entries in PRISM
• Maintain sufficient funds at hand to cover recurring expenditures
• Request additional funding from MTS, as necessary
• Perform currency exchange, as necessary
• Keep the register of the issued Travel Authorizations and Travel Documents, and follow-up on the timely settlement of all travels
• Perform DSA calculations and Expense Claims calculations
• Maintain an accurate filing system of the Mission’s financial documentation
• Bring to the attention of the supervisor any relevant accounting issues
• Suggest improvements to internal controls and streamlining/efficiencies
• Perform such other duties as may be assigned by Supervisor/ CoM.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education and Experience: 

• Secondary school or equivalent commercial school education diploma in finance/accounting or an equivalent combination of training and experience;
• A minimum of four years’ experience with responsibility in accounting/finance;
• Experience in mass payments processing and banking;
• Familiarity with generally accepted accounting procedures;
• Good knowledge of and experience in the use of the MS Office package; familiarity with SAP would be a distinct advantage.
• Strong interpersonal & intercultural skills with an attention to details; Team player; 100% integrity.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain accuracy & confidentiality in performing responsibilities;
• Experience in the field of project administration will be an advantage                                                                 

Languages:

Fluency in English, Romanian and Russian is required.

Required 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.

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.

How to apply:

Interested applicants are invited to send their curriculum vitae and cover letter in English to: hrchisinau@iom.md

Please, indicate the position you are applying for and reference code in the subject line of your message.

Closing date for applications is 26 November 2019, however interested candidates are strongly encouraged to apply sooner.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Posting period:

From 12.11.2019 to 26.11.2019

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