Finance Officer (P)

Overview

The Finance Officer (P) role supports and coordinates the budgetary and financial functions for the IOM Central African Republic Country Office, ensuring compliance with financial rules and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide support in monitoring and overseeing financial management for all activities.
• Undertake preliminary financial analysis of programmes/projects.
• Monitor budget control processes and follow up on internal controls.
• Provide technical support to Programme/Project Managers.
• Ensure accounting data is properly entered into the ERP system.
• Assist in reviewing monthly accounting closure records and returns.
• Assist in preparation of annual budget for the CO and new programmes/projects.
• Inspect Payroll versus programme/project budgets.
• Coordinate and prepare programme/project financial reports.
• Liaise with relevant Units at Headquarters, Administrative Centres and the Regional Office.
• Supervise and manage the Finance Unit’s staff.
• Assist in forecasting cash flows and ensure daily control of funds disbursed.
• Make recommendations on procedural improvements and contribute to staff training.
• Facilitate and support capacity building and knowledge sharing.
• Provide support in facilitating financial audits.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned.

Required Experience

• Two years of relevant professional experience with a Master’s degree, or four years of relevant professional experience with a University degree.
• Experience in accounting, financial management and reporting.
• Experience in preparing clear and concise financial and management reports.
• Experience working in and with international institutions.
• Experience with internal control assessment, internal or external audit.
• Previous work experience in the Region is an advantage.
• Previous working experience in emergency operations is an advantage.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field from an accredited academic institution; or, University degree in the above fields.
• Professional certification as Chartered Accountant (CA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), or Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) will be an advantage.

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