Senior Finance Assistant at IOM Cairo

IOM stands for International Organization for Migration which is the leading intergovernmental organization in the field of migration and works closely with governmental, intergovernmental, and non-governmental partners. It works to help ensure the orderly and humane management of migration to promote international cooperation on migration issues, to assist in the search for practical solutions to migration problems, and to provide humanitarian assistance to migrants in need, including refugees and internally displaced people. Moreover, the IOM Constitution recognizes the link between migration and economic, social and cultural development, as well as to the right of freedom of movement.

What are the advantages that come with being employed at IOM:

• Providing employees with opportunities for interdisciplinary cooperation, knowledge sharing, and networking with professionals from various fields.
• Having the opportunity to contribute to the development of migration policies, advocate for the rights of migrants, and shape international migration frameworks.

Job Details:

Job Title: Senior Finance Assistant

Unit: IOM Cairo

Job Place: Egypt, Cairo

Deadline: 03/18/2024

Education & Qualifications Requirements:

• University degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration from an accredited academic institution with four years of relevant professional experience, or
•  Secondary School degree/certificate with six years of relevant professional experience

Work Experiences:

• Demonstrated experience in applying knowledge of relevant financial discipline.
•  Experience in developing / following internal control procedures to prevent fraud and mismanagement.
• Experience in ensuring application of institutional financial policies and guidelines.
• Sound experience in advocating incorporation of financial considerations into processes and procedures.
• Prior work experience with international humanitarian organizations, non-government or government institutions/organization in a multi-cultural setting is an advantage

Languages:

• Fluency in English and Arabic is required (oral and written).

Career Key Responsibilities:

• Provide procedural guidance to managers and staff; supervise, guide and train other finance support staff.
• Manage financial resources through monitoring and controlling assets, reserves, funds, supplies, etc. in accordance with IOM rules and regulations.
• Provide specialized advice and support to Project Managers and/or Chief of Missions on financial and administrative matters.
• Provide specialized support preparing annual budget submission and revisions including estimating the cost of staff as well as rental and utilities, office equipment and supplies, printing, and other contracts, services or running expenses.
• Assist in monitoring compliance with financial policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
• Consolidate data into financial statements and assist in monitoring expenditures to ensure they remain within authorized levels.
• Provide regular and ad hoc financial information to support informed financial decision making.
• Assist monitoring that bank reconciliations for IOM accounts are regularly performed and reviewed by designated stakeholders.
• Manage and prepare the payroll by executing validity checks on monthly payroll results.
• Ensure that disbursements are made based on proper authorizations and supported by legitimate and sufficient documentation.
• Provide assistance responding to audit queries and follow up on audit recommendations.
• Review the status and monitor the proper maintenance of Vendor Accounts in accounting system.
• Verify vendor claims for accuracy and conformance with IOM finance policies and instructions.
• Assist in the preparation of budget, accounting, financial, statistical reports and other reports as required; and,
• Perform other related duties as required.

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