Vn 2022 152 Finance Officer

**Context**:
Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission and direct supervision of the Resources

accountable for coordinating the financial and/or budgetary functions of the Country office (CO).

**Core Functions / Responsibilities**:
1. Assist in monitoring the financial management for all activities in the CO including the

oversight of financial expenditure and accountability; undertake preliminary financial analysis of

projects in the CO, monitor budget control processes, and follow up on the implementation of

effective internal control, design and functioning of the financial resources management system,

making recommendations as required.

2. Provide support to project managers throughout the project cycle to enable compliance with

IOM’s policies and procedures and any donor specific requirements.

3. Ensure that accounting data are properly entered in PRISM, in accordance with IOM financial

rules and practices, maintain accurate records of PRISM entries including hard copies of all

vouchers and supporting documentation.

4. Assist in reviewing monthly accounting closure and returns to Panama for accuracy, ensure

that these are submitted on timely manner and completed according to IOM Accounting Policies

and Procedures.

5. Assist in preparation of annual budget for the CO and budgets for all new programs.

6. Inspect payroll versus budgets, ensuring that salaries are correctly allocated to projects

consistent with IOM's projectization criteria.

7. Coordinate the preparation of project financial reports in accordance with IOM and donor

regulations and established procedures.

8. Liaise with relevant units at HQs, Administrative Centres and Regional office with regard to

the accounting and financial activities if the CO; provide inputs for reports on the financial

situation of the CO and provide other information as required.

9. Assist in forecasting cash flows according to the activities in the CO and ensuring daily

control of funds disbursed; verify that funding is received in accordance with donor agreements.

10. Make recommendations on procedural improvements and assist in training staff in the areas

of accounting and finance; and compliance to financial procedures. Facilitate and support

knowledge building and sharing in finance/accounting and budget.

11. Assist in facilitating financial audit of projects in accordance with the donor agreements.

12. Perform other duties as may be assigned.

**Required Qualifications and Experience**:
Education
- Master’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field from an accredited

academic institution with two years of relevant professional experience; or
- University degree in the above fields with four years of relevant professional experience.
- 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 a distinct advantage.

Experience
- Experience in finance, accounting, budgeting, and business administration; and,
- Previous working experience in emergency missions.

**Skills**:

- Knowledge of IPSAS and PRISM;
- Ability to prepare clear and concise reports, supervise staff and coordinate administrative

activities;
- High level of computer literacy, in particular experience in MS Excel and computerized

accounting systems and software;
- Knowledge of IOM accounting systems, software and procedures;

Organization;
- Knowledge of UN and bilateral donor programming;
- Knowledge of financial rules and regulations; and,
- Knowledge of International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS).

Languages

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

For all applicants, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of Arabic,

Dari, Farsi, Pashto is an advantage.

Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process,

which may include written and/or oral assessments.

Notes

1 Accredited Universities are the ones listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database

**Required Competencies**:
Values - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these three values:

- Inclusion and respect for diversity: respects and promotes individual and cultural

differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.
- 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.

Core Competencies - behavioural indicators level 2
- Teamwork: develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve

shared goals and optimize results.
- Delivering results: produces and delivers quality result