Senior Finance Associate
Organizational Context
The International Organization for Migration (IOM), a UN-related organization established in 1951, promotes humane and orderly migration globally. The Senior Finance Associate role is within the IOM Tunisia Country Office, reporting to the Chief of Mission and National RMO. This position is crucial for strengthening financial oversight, budget monitoring, and ensuring compliance with IOM regulations.
Job Purpose
The Senior Finance Associate provides essential senior-level financial support to the IOM Tunisia Country Office. The primary purpose of this role is to enhance the effectiveness of the Finance Unit by strengthening financial oversight, meticulously monitoring budgets, and ensuring accurate donor financial reporting. The incumbent is responsible for maintaining high standards of documentation quality and strict adherence to IOM's financial requirements. A key contribution is the proactive identification and resolution of compliance gaps, thereby mitigating risks associated with ineligible expenditures, reporting discrepancies, audit findings, and overall financial exposure for the Mission. This role directly supports the financial integrity and operational efficiency of IOM's activities in Tunisia.
Responsibilities
The Senior Finance Associate will provide procedural guidance and supervise junior finance staff. Responsibilities include managing financial resources, monitoring assets, reserves, and funds in compliance with IOM regulations. The role involves offering specialized advice on financial and administrative matters to Project Managers and leadership. Key duties include assisting in budget preparation and revisions, monitoring expenditures against authorized levels, and ensuring compliance with financial policies. The Associate will also manage payroll, verify vendor claims, and ensure disbursements are properly authorized and documented. Additionally, the role requires responding to audit queries, following up on recommendations, maintaining vendor accounts, and preparing various financial reports. Performing other assigned duties is also expected.
Work Experience
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) is essential. Prior experience with ERP Oracle systems is a significant advantage. The role requires attention to detail, methodical organization of paperwork, discretion, and a willingness to learn. Experience working with international humanitarian organizations or governmental institutions in a multicultural setting is also beneficial.
Skills
Strong knowledge of financial rules, internal controls, budgeting, accounting, reconciliation, and donor financial reporting. Ability to analyze complex financial data, identify variances and compliance risks, and present clear recommendations. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, with good working knowledge of Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and collaboration tools. High attention to detail, sound judgment, discretion, methodical document management, and ability to manage competing deadlines. Ability to communicate financial requirements clearly and provide practical, service-oriented guidance. Knowledge of IPSAS is advantageous.