SVN-2026-034 Senior Finance Associate - G7
Overview
The Senior Finance Associate will provide procedural guidance, manage financial resources, and offer specialized advice on financial and administrative matters to Project Managers and/or Chief of Missions/Head of Office/Head of Sub-office.
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 including estimating the cost of staff as well as rental and utilities, office equipment and supplies, printing, and other contracts, services or running expenses.
- Monitor compliance with financial policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
- Consolidate data into financial statements and assist in monitoring expenditures to ensure they remain within authorized levels.
- Provide regular and ad hoc financial information to support informed financial decision making.
- Assist monitoring that bank reconciliations for IOM accounts are regularly performed and reviewed by designated stakeholders.
- Manage and prepare the payroll by executing validity checks on monthly payroll results.
- 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 a 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 ORACLE 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 a related field; or, High School diploma.
