1. Financial Reporting
- Prepare assigned financial statement schedules, note disclosures, appendices, and supporting working papers for quarterly and annual financial reports in accordance with IPSAS and organizational reporting requirements.
- Prepare Quarterly and Annual Financial Reports (QFR/AFRs), management reports, and other financial analyses.
- Perform reconciliation and coordinate with relevant stakeholders to facilitate timely resolution of reporting issues.
- Compile financial information required for internal and external reporting, including responses to audit requests.
- Ensure the completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of assigned reports and supporting documentation.
2. Central Financial Reporting Activities
- Perform centralized financial reporting activities to support the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
- Prepare reporting related calculations, adjustments and other IPSAS and financial reporting adjustments.
- Monitor assigned financial reporting areas to ensure the completeness, accuracy, and consistency of financial information.
- Ensure compliance with IPSAS, organizational policies, internal controls, and established reporting timelines.
3. Others
- Contribute to the continuous improvement, standardization, and automation of financial reporting processes.
- Participate in business requirement gathering, ERP enhancement initiatives, system testing, and user acceptance testing.
- Prepare and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and other process documentation.
- Respond to inquiries received through shared mailboxes, ticketing systems, and other communication channels.
- Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
EDUCATION
- University degree in Finance, Accounting or relevant field from an accredited academic institution.
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or equivalent is an advantage
Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.
EXPERIENCE
- Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience in the field of accounting and finance.
Experience preparing financial statements.
- Experience performing financial analysis, reconciliations.
- Experience with ERP financial systems (Oracle or similar).
Experience in an international organization or multinational environment is an advantage
SKILLS
- Knowledge of International Public Sector Accounting Standards or International Financial Reporting Standards
Sound knowledge of accounting systems
Computer literacy including proficiency in MS Office applications.
- Financial reporting, accounting and analysis
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 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 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.
- Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
- 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.
- Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, security clearances.
- 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.
- 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.
IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM e-Recruitment system (for internal candidates link official source link). The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.
- No late applications will be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
As these positions support time-sensitive operational requirements, candidates who can assume duties immediately or within a short notice period are strongly encouraged to apply.
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