Oracle Financial Functional Stream Lead (F2M) (P)

Introduction

Applications are welcome from first- and second-tier candidates, particularly qualified female candidates as well as applications from the non-represented member countries of IOM. For all IOM vacancies, applications from qualified and eligible first-tier candidates are considered before those of qualified and eligible second-tier candidates in the selection process.

For the purpose of this vacancy, the following are considered first-tier candidates:

• Internal candidates
• Candidates from the following IOM Member States:

Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Comoros, Congo (the), Cook Islands, Dominica, Federated States of Micronesia, Grenada, Guinea-Bissau, Holy See, Iceland, Israel, Kiribati, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Madagascar, Marshall Islands, Namibia, Nauru, Palau, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Samoa, Sao Tome and Principe, Solomon Islands, Suriname, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu

Second tier candidates include

All external candidates, except candidates from non-represented member states of IOM.

Under the direct supervision of the Chief, Corporate Solutions Unit (CSU), and in functional coordination with the relevant Business Process Owners (BPOs) and other Wave ERP BRMs, the Oracle Financial Functional Stream Lead (Finance to Manage) will be responsible for ensuring that the enterprise resource planning management (ERP) solution continues to meet organizational performance objectives, remain aligned with evolving organizational requirements, and remains technically sound with respect to continuous platform updates and continuous business improvement.

• Lead and act as F2M focal point for the BRM Team with regards to manage and enhance IOM’s system-based finance process and procedures. (cost objects, commitment tracking, financial monitoring, account payable, payments processing and settlement, reporting).
• Serve and collaborate with the Department of Finance and Administrative Management (DFAM) and the global F2M community to understand the broad financial management context, address user needs, and solve issues proactively.
• Set the priorities and manage the outputs contracted resources (vendor and internal teams) to ensure requirements/problems are understood and are being addressed in a correct and timely fashion.
• Ensure continuity of operations of F2M-related systems, monitor software upgrades including regression testing, technical integrations, management of the cloud platforms and related users and any other task eventually performed by selected vendors.
• Monitor and analyze end-user support requests and Tier 3 (application change requests and defect resolution) to achieve end-user satisfaction and the operational requirements of the F2M process coverage.
• Lead business relationships with business process owners and other stakeholders covering the F2M scope (including cross-functional integrations) to define demands for solution, measure and report quality of services and coordinate issues resolution.
• Manage the full change process lifecycle including performing business analyses and identifying, advising and coordinating on business process improvement and management of change activities, ensuring cross-functional integration and compatibility, impacting business functions resulting from solution enhancements and changes with a specific focus on maximizing the evolution allowed by the periodic release of new functions by the cloud providers.
• Liaise with the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Enterprise Architect to ensure CSU's solutions for F2M domains remain compatible with and help advance ICT's overall architectural and technology goals.
• Prepare and maintain technical and user documentation for F2M domains applications, detailed technical presentations and various technical reports.
• Manage all related tasks and operations activities and track, monitor and report on progress against plans, requirements, quality measures and operational service levels vs. agreements.
• Manage change to promote acceptance and ''buy-in' at all stages and ensure smooth implementation of necessary changes to internal business practices, procedures, processes and systems.
• Provide direct oversight and support to external expert, consultants, vendors and suppliers engaged by the CSU in the context of delivering the in-scope solutions and supporting elements.
• Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Education

• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Finance, Information Technology or a related field from an accredited academic institution with seven years of relevant professional experience; or,
• University degree in the above fields with nine years of relevant professional experience.
• Professional certification as qualified accountant (ACCA, CA, CPA, CIMA, CIPFA) is an advantage.

Experience

• Extensive experience in accounting and financial management, including but not limited to accounts consolidation, financial analysis, accounting processes and procedures design, master data structure management, and general financial reporting, in a large-scale organization;
• Experience in practical implementation of effective financial controls;
• Extensive experience with ERP software/systems and accounting-related technological solutions; and,

Skills

• Practical knowledge of IPSAS accounting standards a distinct advantage;
• Proven expertise in Oracle Cloud Fusion ERP (certification an advantage) software/systems for finance, planning, budgeting, project resources management and reporting technological solutions in terms of configuration and accounting rules/verifications management;
• Sound and Proven communication skills, ability to present information in a comprehensive, clear and concise manner both in writing and verbally;
• Demonstrate ability to conduct analyses, excellent writing skills accompanied with the ability to edit a range of different materials, including but not limited to supply chain policies, related instructions, guidelines and reports for different audiences; and,

Languages

IOM's official languages are English, French and Spanish.

For this position fluency in English is required (Oral and Written). Working knowledge of French and Spanish is an advantage.

Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.

Required Competencies

Notes

Appointment will be subject to all clearances, including medical and security as well as accreditation, any residency or visa requirements. Vacancies close at 23:59 local time Geneva, Switzerland on the respective closing date. No late applications will be accepted.

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, harassment, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and any forms of discrimination. IOM is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children.

IOM conducts reference checks and background verification, including through system wide databases such as ClearCheck, to help ensure that candidates have no record of misconduct, including on sexual harassment, sexual exploitation and abuse, or fraud. Candidates are expected to uphold these standards and principles at all times.

IOM does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process—whether for application, interview, processing, training, or otherwise—and does not request any information related to bank accounts.