Under the overall guidance of the Deputy Regional Director for Management (DRD-M), and the direct supervision of the Senior Regional Financial Comptroller (SRFC) for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), the successful candidate will be accountable and responsible for monitoring and supporting the financial functions of the Country Offices (COs) within the Region.
Responsibilities:
Provide first‐line support and guidance to COs within the region on IOM’s policies and procedures relating to budget, finance, accounting, and treasury, with the view to increasing their effectiveness while considering the specific regional and local context.
Facilitate compliance of the COs in the region with the applicable IOM rules and regulations in the area of general administration and finance.
Monitor and guide the financial management related practices and control processes of IOM COs in the Region including those relevant to the oversight of financial expenditure and accountability. Highlight any anomalies, non-compliance or unusual practices to the SRFC, propose adequate measures to address those and support their implementation.
Review and assess budgets contained in proposals as part of the project development and endorsement process to ensure adequate coverage of all costs.
Monitor and analyze the overall budgets and financial situation of COs in the region. Work closely with CoMs and S/RMOs to prepare annual budget submission, to enable early detection of changes in financial trends, analyze variances between budget and actual expenditure with a view of timely corrective action. Propose budget control process improvements as relevant.
Facilitate the timely and accurate recording of financial transactions by the COs in the ERP system of IOM, with high attention to using appropriate project, WBL and General Ledger account information.
Advise and support the COs in the preparation of donor financial reports in accordance with IOM’s regulations and established procedures, considering donors’ requirements where applicable and support the COs.
Guide the COs on the monitoring and implementation of internal controls to prevent fraud and mismanagement and undertake visits to the COs under the responsibility of the RO and check the application of the internal controls. Provide support to COs to regularly review their procedures and workflows to ensure efficiency and compliance.
Provide first-line support, guidance, and training to the resources management and/or other staff in the Region regarding ERP system and other institutional technological solutions relevant to the area of expertise.
Monitor and oversee the financial management activities of the RO including oversight of financial expenditure, accountability, and projectization of staff;
Guide the COs on the preparation for internal and external audits in conducting of project audits/verifications. In close coordination with the Project Managers, support IOM’s preparedness and responsiveness to the verifications of regional managed projects.
Carry out verification visits to the COs and review, validate and report on the findings, and provide recommendations on how to address the shortcomings. Share the report with relevant colleagues in RO and when necessary, with relevant Units in HQ.
Guide the COs on the implementation of Compliance Control Self-Assessment Tool (CCSAT), development of Risk Register Matrix, and other risks assessment and management related tools and ensure the COs comply with them.
Guide and support the COs on the financial aspects of UN engagement, financial reporting the UNCT and the implementation of the UN Efficiency Agenda. This will include but not limited to such as UN agreements, joint programs, UN coordination levy, BOS and other areas related to the Efficiency Agenda.
Support and guide other Units (programs and offices) on matters related to IOM financial rules and regulations with a view to increasing their effectiveness.
Act as OiC for the SRFC during the SRFC’s absence.
Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Education:
Master’s degree, preferably in Finance, Accounting, Public Administration, Business Administration or a related field from an accredited academic institution with seven years of relevant experience.
University degree in the above fields with nine years of relevant professional experience.
Professional certificate as Chartered Accountant, or equivalent is an advantage.
Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.
Work Experience:
A minimum of seven years of progressively evolving experience in financial management with responsibilities for accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, treasury and financial analysis.
Experience and an active role in donor financial reporting, audits, accounting controls and risks management is required.
Knowledge of IOM's and/or the UN regulations, policies and procedures, coupled with experience with International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) and/or International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
Proven experience in effectively managing a team.
Skills:
High level of computer literacy with proven ability to conceptualize business requirements for technological improvements related to the area of finance.
Experience in using corporate ERP system (including SAP and/or Oracle).
Experience with internal control assessments and financial risks management.
Advanced analytical and financial reporting skills.
Clear capability to lead, motivate, manage and mentor team members including the capability to build a high performing, accountable and inclusive team.
Knowledge of the region is an advantage.
Languages:
IOM's official languages are English, French and Spanish.
For this position fluency in English is required (Oral and Written).
Working knowlege of Arabic is Highly Desirable.
Working knowledge of another official UN Language (Chinese, French, Russian, and Spanish) is an advantage.
