• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited academic institution, in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a related field with a minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience;

OR

• High School Diploma with a minimum of 7 years of relevant professional experience in the above fields;

Professional certifications such as a ACCA, ACMA, Chartered Accountant or Certified Public Accountant would be a distinct advantage.

• A minimum of 5 years of relevant proven working experience in one or more of the following fields is required: business administration, accounting, financial reporting and budget tracking;
• Proven knowledge of the functioning of EU funding mechanisms relevant for EU member states and related financial rules and procedures is an advantage;
• Experience in designing and delivering trainings and/or proven experience in providing guidance on issues such as financial management of donor-funded projects, project budgeting and reporting, procurement, financial sustainability analysis, and similar, is an advantage;

• High level of computer literacy, in particular in Excel and computerized accounting systems is required;
• Ability to identify and communicate clearly key messages, provide guidance, problem-solving, and service orientation skills are required;
• Advanced reporting skills is desirable: Ability to review a variety of data, identify and adjust data discrepancies;
• Knowledge of SAP/Oracle or another accounting software is an advantage.

For all applicants, fluency in English is required (oral and written).

Working knowledge any other EU language is an advantage.

• 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.

• 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 actions and delegated work.
• Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

1. Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
2. This selection process may be used to staff similar positions in various duty stations. Recommended candidates will remain eligible to be appointed in a similar position for a period of 24 months.
3. This post is subject to local recruitment. Only those holding a valid residence and work permit for the country where this position is based will be eligible for consideration.
4. Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, verification of residency, visa, and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable. Vaccination against COVID-19 will be required for IOM personnel who are hired or otherwise engaged by IOM. As part of the mandatory medical entry on duty clearance, candidates will be requested to provide evidence of full vaccination.
5. IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank accounts.
6. IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM online recruitment system. The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.