Finance Officer, Monrovia, Liberia

## Finance Officer, Monrovia, Liberia - Organization:IOM - International Organization for Migration - Office:IOM Monrovia, Liberia Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations and the leading UN agency in the field of migration. Working closely with governmental, intergovernmental, and non-governmental partners, IOM promotes humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It saves lives and protects people on the move, drives solutions to displacement, and facilitates pathways for regular migration, while providing services and advice to governments and migrants. IOM is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive, and supportive workplace where all employees can thrive professionally and feel valued. By creating such an environment, IOM aims to better harness the full potential of migration and strengthen its support to people on the move. IOM invites candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process when required. Learn more about IOM's workplace culture at IOM workplace culture | International Organization for Migration. This is an expedited recruitment process, open for applications from internal and internal-equivalent candidates only. Organizational Context and Scope The International Organization for Migration (IOM) in Liberia is working in close collaboration with the Government of Liberia, United Nations agencies, Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), and international partners to address the complex migration, humanitarian, and development challenges exacerbated by decades of conflict, displacement, and instability. Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM) and direct supervision of the Resources Management Officer (RMO) and, in close collaboration with the Regional Office (RO) for Dakar, Senegal, and in close coordination with the Department of Financial and Administrative Management (DFM) at Headquarters (HQ), the Global Shared Services Centre (GSSC) in Manila, the Finance Officer will be responsible and accountable for supporting and coordinating the budgetary and financial functions of Liberia, Country Office (CO). - Provide support to the RMO in monitoring and overseeing the financial management for all activities in the CO, including the oversight of financial expenditure and accountability. - Undertake preliminary financial analysis of programmes/projects implemented in the CO, monitor budget control processes, and follow up on the implementation of effective internal controls and the design and functioning of the financial resources management system. - Provide technical support to the Programme/Project Managers throughout the programme/project cycle to enable compliance with IOM's policies and procedures and any donor-specific requirements. - Ensure that accounting data are properly entered into the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, in accordance with IOM's financial rules, regulations and practices, and ensure the maintaining of accurate financial records, including electronic and hard copies of all financial supporting documentation. - Assist the RMO in reviewing monthly accounting closure records and returns for accuracy, ensure that these are submitted in a timely manner and completed according to IOM's Accounting Policies and Procedures. - Assist in the preparation of the annual budget for the CO and the budgets for all new programmes/projects. - Inspect the Payroll versus programme/project budgets by ensuring that salaries are correctly allocated to the respective programmes/projects consistently with IOM's projectization criteria. - Coordinate and prepare the programme/project financial reports in accordance with IOM and donor regulations, requirements and established procedures. - Liaise with relevant Units at HQ, Administrative Centres and the Regional Office regarding accounting, financial and administrative activities of the CO; provide technical inputs for reports on the financial situation of the CO. - Supervise and manage the Finance Unit's staff. Support the RMO in supervision of the CO's administrative management functions, including recruitment, personnel administration, and other related activities, in accordance with IOM's policies and procedures. - Assist the RMO in forecasting cash flows according to the activities in the CO and ensure daily control of funds disbursed; verify that programme/project funding is received in accordance with donor agreements. - Make recommendations on procedural improvements and contribute to the training of staff in the areas of accounting, finance, and compliance with financial procedures. Facilitate and support capacity building and knowledge sharing in the finance/accounting and budget field. - Provide support to RMO in facilitating the financial audit of the programmes/projects in accordance with the donor agreements. - Perform such other duties as may be assigned. Required Qualifications and Experience - Master's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field from an accredited academic institution with two years of relevant professional experience; or, - University degree in the above fields with four years of relevant professional experience . - Professional certification as Chartered Accountant (CA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), or Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) will be an advantage. Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database. - Experience in accounting, financial management and reporting; - Experience in preparing clear and concise financial and management reports; - Experience working in and with international institutions; - Experience with internal control assessment, internal or external audit; - Previous work experience in the Region is an advantage; and, - Previous working experience in emergency operations is an advantage. - Knowledge of International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS); - Knowledge of IOM/UN accounting system, software and procedures, Common System regulations, policies and procedures is a distinct advantage; - Familiarity with financial oversight and public administration is an advantage; and, - Knowledge of MS Office products and good computer literacy skills are required. For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of another official UN languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, and Spanish) is an advantage. Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments. Required Competencies IOM's competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process. Values- all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these five values: - Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion. - 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. - Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance. - Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated. Core Competencies- behavioural indicators Level 2 - 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: