Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Finance Hub (GSSC), and in close coordination with HQ Treasury and the Office of the Comptroller, the Finance Officer (Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable & Treasury Bank Reconciliations) will perform the duties, including but not limited to the following:
Responsibilities:
Provide monthly and quarterly financial reports and analyses to management and other stakeholders.
Act as a focal point for internal and external audit queries related to AP, AR, and treasury reconciliations.
Collaborate closely with HQ and IOM Offices worldwide to address financial issues and streamline processes.
Ensure the testing of the AP related reports and provide suggestions for the optimization of the AP reports.
Ensure the close coordination with HQ AP unit and implementation of the improvements.
Act as Focal person for the testing in the training environment before the changes/enhancements are deployed into the Production.
Act as Focal person for the staff (Global) training of the AP related topics.
Work with relevant stakeholders for the Centralization of the AP/AP related tasks.
Ensure complete audit trail and supporting documentation of all transactions.
Set the SLA for each task based on the standard processing time of the transactions.
Ensure that the Workflow configuration is up-to-dated in the system.
Ensure that AP and AR are sync with GL module of the system
Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Oversee timely and accurate bank reconciliations across multiple currencies and accounts.
Liaise with Treasury to resolve variances and ensure reconciling items are addressed promptly.
Ensure all reconciliations are properly documented, reviewed, and compliant with internal control requirements.
Liaise with Treasury for the electronic bank statements and seamless integration with Bank.
Manage and monitor AP transactions, ensuring timely processing of vendor invoices, staff entitlements, and other payments.
Review exception items and resolve discrepancies in collaboration with relevant IOM Offices.
Strengthen controls to mitigate risks of duplicate or erroneous payments.
Ensure the SLA compliance and timely processing of the payments.
Ensure the end-to-end smooth processing of the AP transections.
Work closely with Central Accounting Team for timely closure of the AP module.
Education:
Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field from an accredited academic institution with five years of relevant professional experience.
University degree in the above fields with seven years of relevant professional experience.
Professional certification as a Chartered Accountant (CA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or equivalent is an advantage.
Work Experience:
Demonstrated experience in managing AP, AR, and bank reconciliations in an international, multicultural environment.
Proven experience in team supervision and staff development.
Prior experience in a shared service centre or large international organization is highly desirable.
Skills:
Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Strong background in IPSAS or IFRS reporting standards.
Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Workday) and automated financial processing tools.
Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Commitment to efficiency, customer service, and continuous improvement.
Languages:
IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish.
For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written).
Working knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, Russian, Spanish and French) is an advantage.
