VN 069/2026 Accounts Payable Associate

Job Description

The successful candidate works under the direct supervision of the National Treasury Officer and operates within the GSSC payment processing framework, will work under the guidance of the GSSC Payment Processing Head and under the overall supervision of the Chief, GSSC Finance Hub.

Responsibilities

A. Payment Processing and Execution

• Execute approved electronic payment runs in the treasury and banking systems in accordance with
  established GSSC payment schedules, workflows, and internal controls.
• Prepare and process Payment Processing Requests (PPRs) based on validated and approved
  transmittals received from the GSSC Accounts Payable unit.
• Monitor payment execution status and follow up on pending, rejected, or failed transactions,
  coordinating corrective actions as required.
• Perform GL Reviews as required. 

B. Coordination

• Act as the Treasury payment processing counterpart to the GSSC Accounts Payable – Invoice Processing unit by coordinating on validated payment batches, resolving payment-related queries, and ensuring timely execution of approved payables.
• Communicate discrepancies, incomplete documentation, or payment execution constraints to the GSSC Accounts Payable unit prior to processing.
•  Coordinate with Regional and Country Offices prior to scheduled payment runs to confirm
  payment readiness, including availability of sufficient bank balances and authorized signatories.
• Communicate payment schedules, cut-off timelines, and approval requirements to Regional and Country Offices to support timely authorization of payments.
• Escalate identified liquidity constraints, signatory availability issues, or other risks that may delay payment execution to the supervisor for appropriate action.

C. Controls, Compliance & Audit Support

• Ensure all payment processing activities comply with established treasury procedures, internal control requirements, and segregation of duties principles.
• Maintain accurate records and supporting documentation for payment transactions to support audit reviews and internal reporting.
• Report control breaches, unusual transactions, or recurring processing issues to the supervisor for review and resolution.

D. Mailbox Management

• Manage GSSC mailbox. Respond to routine queries/requests sent to the mailbox in accordance
  with established procedures.

E. Communication and Service Delivery

• Provide timely and professional responses to payment-related inquiries from Regional Offices, Country Offices, and internal stakeholders within the agreed GSSC service delivery standards.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of payment processing workflows by identifying
  recurring issues and proposing process enhancements.

Perform other related duties as maybe required by GSSC.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field from an accredited academic institution with three (3) years of relevant professional experience; or
• High School diploma with five (5) years of relevant experience.

Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.

EXPERIENCE

• Work experience in the field of treasury or finance; experience in the banking industry is a distinct advantage.
• Knowledge of online banking systems and/or Oracle/or other ERP systems plus generally accepted accounting principles and internal controls. 

SKILLS

• Computer literacy including proficiency in MS Office applications.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment, efficiency, flexibility, self-motivation, creative thinking and strong organizational skills. 
• Ability to work effectively and harmoniously within a team of colleagues from varied cultures and professional backgrounds.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Required Competencies

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.

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 – behavioural indicators Level 2

• 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.

Notes

Please refer to this link for guidance on IOM Job Category.

1. Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
2. This selection process may be used to staff similar positions in various duty stations. Recommended candidates will remain eligible to be appointed in a similar position for a period of 24 months.
3. Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, security clearances.
4. IOM has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and IOM, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities.
5. IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank accounts.
6. IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM e-Recruitment system (for internal candidates link here). The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.
7. No late applications will be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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