Senior Finance Associate

Overview

Support resources management functions in the Mission, including budget, accounting, and financial reporting, while providing guidance and training to finance staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide procedural guidance to managers and staff.
• Supervise, guide and train other finance support staff.
• Prepare budget, accounting, financial, statistical reports and other reports as required.
• Manage financial resources through monitoring and controlling assets, reserves, funds, supplies, etc. in accordance with IOM rules and regulations.
• Provide specialized advice and support to Project Managers and/or Chief of Missions/Head of Office/Head of Sub-office on financial and administrative matters.
• Prepare annual budget submission and revisions.
• Monitor compliance with financial policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
• Consolidate data into financial statements and assist in monitoring expenditures.
• Provide regular and ad hoc financial information.
• Assist monitoring that bank reconciliations for IOM accounts are regularly performed and reviewed.
• Manage and prepare the payroll.
• Ensure that disbursements are made based on proper authorizations and supported by legitimate and sufficient documentation.
• Prepare draft responses or respond to audit queries and follow up on audit recommendations.
• Review the status and monitor the proper maintenance of Vendor Accounts in accounting system.
• Verify vendor claims for accuracy and conformance with IOM finance policies and instructions.
• Perform such other relevant duties as maybe required.

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finances, or related field with five years of relevant professional experience; or, High School diploma with seven years of relevant experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, E-mail, Outlook; previous experience in SAP is a distinct advantage;
• Prior work experience with international humanitarian organizations, non-government or government institutions/organization in a multi-cultural setting is an advantage.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finances, or related field; or, High School diploma.

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