Finance Assistant

Context:

Under the general guidance of the Chief of Mission (CoM) and Senior Resources Management Officer, and the direct supervision of the Resources Management Officers, The incumbent will be responsible for the following

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Assist in accurate financial tracking and record keeping of the daily projects financial activities.
2. Assist in maintaining financial reporting system for the ongoing projects so that project grant commitments and grant expenditures are tracked according to IOM standards.
3. Assist in processing grant administration (agreements, amendments and payments), track payments released to IOM implementing partners; certify and process all grant payment vouchers according to IOM procedures.
4. Maintain files and records for financial procedures and correspondences with program officers.
5. Liaise and work with program officers and program assistants to enhance project performance regarding administrative and financial matters.
6. Assist in following up on advances and settlements for payments issued while maintaining timely records and up to date entries.
7. Assist in reconciliation for funds vs. expenditures for proper fund closure and overall financial tracking/reporting.
8. Assist in reviewing final financial reports and correspondences with implementing partners’ finance departments to ensure that all necessary documentation is provided in accordance with IOM financial reporting guidelines.
9. Perform other such related duties as may be assigned.

1. Other related duties as required

Education

• University degree in Business Administration, Finance and/or Accounting or related filed from accredited academic institution with 2 years of relevant professional experience
• Completed High School degree from accredited academic institution with 4 years relevant professional experience.

Experience

• Flexibility, motivation, and commitment with the job as well as to work in team
• Computer skills in Word, Excel and Access.

Languages

• English, Kurdish and Arabic are required.
• Any other language is an advantage.

Required Competencies

The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following values and competencies:

• Values – all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these three values:
• Inclusion and respect for diversity: respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.
• Integrity and transparency: maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
• Professionalism: demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.

• Core Competencies – behavioural indicators level 1
• Teamwork: develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
• Delivering results: produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner; is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
• Managing and sharing knowledge: continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
• Accountability: takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own action and delegated work.
• Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

While this vacancy is open to both Internals and Externals, priority shall be given to qualified Internal applicants.

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via a link:

http://iraqkobo.iom.int:8081/x/#KOotonnX

For an application to be considered valid, IOM only accepts online profiles duly completed. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.