Deadline: 12 April, 2023
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
International Organisation for Migration (IOM) is seeking applications from eligible applicants for the post of Resources Management Officer.
Established in 1951, IOM is a related organisation of the United Nations that works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners in promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all.
Responsibilities
- Support the monitoring and oversee the financial management for all activities in the country office, including the review of financial expenditure and accountability
- Facilitate the management of the treasury by forecasting cash flows according to country office activities and its sub-offices
- Support the monitoring and control of funds disbursed
- Prepare relevant financial reviews of projects by overseeing the budget control process and analyse variances between budget and actual expenditures
- Take proactive action to prevent projects from going into deficit
- Assist with the annual budget preparation for the country office by facilitating the monitoring of budget control and analysing variances between budget and actual expenditures
- Support the preparation of budgets for new projects and programmes
- Support the maintenance and assist in strengthening appropriate internal controls to safeguard the organisation’s assets, and cash and prevent fraud
- Review payroll versus budgets, and validate that salaries are correctly allocated to projects consistent with IOM’s projectisation criteria
- Draft project and donor financial reports under IOM regulations and established procedures
- Participate in reviewing existing systems and procedures and, if necessary, recommend possible improvements to strengthen internal monitoring, evaluation and control systems and improve efficiency and effectiveness
- Assist the SRMO in managing the human resources function and make recommendations on recruitment and personnel administration of staff in the country office
- Correctly apply human resources policies, rules and regulations and make recommendations for resolving difficult or sensitive cases
- Support the SRMO in the oversight of the supply chain services, including contracts with suppliers of goods and services and related administrative authorities
- Oversee the management of the fleet of vehicles and the maintenance of the premises as well as the functioning of all support services at the country office
- In the absence of the SRMO, participate in UN meetings
- Perform such other duties as may be assigned
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration or a related field from an accredited academic institution with two years of relevant professional experience, or first degree in any of the above fields with four years of relevant professional experience
- Professional certification as a chartered accountant or certified public accountant
- Experience in all areas of financial administration including financial management, accounting and budgeting
- Experience in human resources, procurement and logistics
- Experience using an Enterprise Resource Planning system
- Experience in emergency operations is an advantage
- Experience in monitoring and evaluation and/or audit is an advantage
- Ability to work closely with government and international officials
- Demonstrated ability to act independently and exercise sound judgment
- Ability to work under pressure
- Demonstrated ability to prepare clear and concise reports
- Knowledge of International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS)
- Knowledge of SAP (highly desirable)
To apply and for more information, click here.
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