Head of Finance

Opportunity description: Under the overall supervision of the Deputy Regional Director – Management (DRD-G) Dakarand under the direct supervision of the Finance and the budget of the Sub-Saharan Africa Migrant Protection, Return and Reintegration Programme (SSA-MPRR), in close coordination with the Senior Regional Programme Coordinator (SSA-MPRR), the Finance Officer (SSA-MPRR) will assist the Programme Finance and Budget Officer (SSA-MPRR) in the preparation of the budget, accounting and financial reports of all country implementation offices. He/She will also support the MPRR-SSA team’s programmatic unit in financial monitoring and reporting. The Finance Officer (MPRR-SSA) will work closely with the European Commission’s Compliance Unit at the IOM Global Office in Geneva. Bruxelles, at the Regional Office, as well as with headquarters central units. The MPRR-SSA is an EU-funded programme implemented in 16 sub-Saharan African countries, including Burkina Faso, Côte d'Ivoire, Cameroon, Chad, Ethiopia, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Senegal, Somalia and Sudan.

Responsibilities

Assist the Project Finance and Budget Officer (MPRR-SSA) in overseeing and supervising the financial management of all activities, including oversight of financial expenditures and accountability, and undertaking a financial analysis of all office activities implementing the MPRR-SSA program. Assist the Project Finance and Budget Officer (MPRR-SSA) in overseeing and coordinating the preparation and review of EU financial reports in accordance with IOM regulations and EU regulations and established procedures.

Education / Qualifications

In coordination with the Senior Regional Programme Coordinator (MPRR-SSA), the Project Managers, the Regional Office Coordination Unit (RO), the Global Office of Bruxelles and Resource Management Authorities (RMAs), prepare budget reports, proposals and revisions in the Information and Project Management Application (PRIMA). Contribute to the budget control process and analyze variances between the budget and actual expenditures of MPRR-SSA projects. Contribute to the creation of draft General Instructions and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure compliance with IOM General Instructions and relevant standard operating procedures in the areas of general administration, finance, supply chain, information and communication technology (ICT) and human resources (HR). Contribute to capacity building initiatives aimed at training local staff in EU and IOM administrative and financial policies and procedures. In accordance with the guidelines of the Project Finance and Budget Officer (MPRR-SSA), travel to offices to strengthen the financial management capacity of administrative and financial staff in the field. Provide support to the Project Finance and Budget Officer (MPRR-SSA) to facilitate the financial audit of the MPRR-SSA program in accordance with donor agreements. Analyze monthly financial reports and advise on resolving unusual anomalies and trends. Provide advice and guidance to country offices (CPs) in the region on managing implementing partners (IMPs) under the MPRR-SSA program. Help ensure compliance with all administrative and financial rules, instructions, regulations and procedures relating to the EU-funded project(s). In coordination with the Project Finance and Budget Officer (MPRR-SSA) and after approval by the Controller Financial , make a business trip to the country office to build capacity for financial reporting related to assigned projects.

Other information

Perform any other task that may be assigned to you.

Candidate profile

Education

Experience

Master’s degree in business administration, finance, accounting, auditing or a related field, obtained from an accredited higher education institution, and two years of relevant professional experience; or University degree in the above areas and four years of relevant professional experience. Accredited universities are those that appear in UNESCO’s global database on higher education. Experience Experience in Accounting , financial management and reporting; Experience in preparing clear and concise financial and management reports; Experience working within and with international institutions; Experience in internal control evaluation, internal or external audit; Previous work experience in the region is an asset; Previous work experience in emergency operations is an asset; and, Experience with EU budgetary rules is mandatory. Skills Knowledge of International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS); Knowledge of the UN/IOM accounting system, software and procedures, as well as common system regulations, policies and procedures, is a definite advantage; Knowledge of control Financial and public administration is an asset; and, Mastery of MS Office products and good computer skills are required. Languages For this position, proficiency in English and French (oral and written) is required. Practical knowledge of other official languages of the United Nations (Arabic, Chinese, Russian and Spanish) is an asset. The required language skills will be specifically assessed during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.

[Click the Apply button below to apply, and Create my CV to build a CV tailored to this offer, professionally]