Location:

Bangkok, Thailand
Salary:

$97,000 - $132,000 / YEAR
Job type:

FULL_TIME
Posted:

4 months ago
Category:

Finance
Deadline:

13/08/2025

JOB DESCRIPTION

Key Responsibilities

Provide procedural guidance to managers and staff; supervise, guide and train other finance support staff;
Manage financial resources through monitoring and controlling assets, reserves, funds, supplies, etc. in accordance with IOM rules and regulations;
Provide specialized advice and support to Project Managers and/or Chief of Missions/Head of Office/Head of Sub-office on financial and administrative matters;
Provide specialized support preparing annual budget submission and revisions including estimating the cost of staff as well as rental and utilities, office equipment and supplies, printing, and other contracts, services or running expenses;
Assist in monitoring compliance with financial policies, procedures, rules and regulations;
Consolidate data into financial statements and assist in monitoring expenditures to ensure they remain within authorized levels;
Provide regular and ad hoc financial information to support informed financial decision making;
Assist monitoring that bank reconciliations for IOM accounts are regularly performed and reviewed by designated stakeholders;
Manage and prepare the payroll by executing validity checks on monthly payroll results;
Ensure that disbursements are made based on proper authorizations and supported by legitimate and sufficient documentation;
Provide assistance responding to audit queries and follow up on audit recommendations;
Review the status and monitor the proper maintenance of Vendor Accounts in accounting system;
Verify vendor claims for accuracy and conformance with IOM finance policies and instructions;
Assist in the preparation of budget, accounting, financial, statistical reports and other reports as required; and,
Perform other related duties as required.

Required Qualifications

Education

High School diploma with six years of relevant experience; or,
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finances, or related field with four years of relevant professional experience.

Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.

Experience

Proficient in Microsoft Office applications e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, E-mail, Outlook; previous experience in Oracle is a distinct advantage;
Attention to detail, ability to organize paperwork in a methodical way;
Discreet, details and clients-oriented, patient and willingness to learn new things;
Prior work experience with international humanitarian organizations, non-government or government institutions/organization in a multi-cultural setting is an advantage.

Skills

High level of computer literacy, good knowledge of MS Office, in particular in Excel;
Good oral and written communication skills;
Ability to work with national and international institutions;
Ability to prepare clear and concise report;
Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment;
Knowledge of International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) an advantage; and
Knowledge of ORACLE is highly desirable.

Languages

Fluency in Thai and English is required (oral and written).

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 three 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: Fosters a sense of team spirit by developing a shared understanding, accountability and enthusiasm for the team’s work.
Delivering results: Aligns projects with the Organization’s mission and objectives and demonstrates a good understanding of the impact of team’s and own work
on external and internal counterparts.
Managing and sharing knowledge: Builds networks for the effective communication and exchange of knowledge and ideas and puts others into contact with various sources of knowledge.
Accountability: Proactively seeks responsibility in delivering towards the goals of the Organization.
Communication: Shares information and keeps others up to date; actively seeks others’ views and ideas and respects their contribution.

How to apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via IOM e-Recruitment system within the above said deadline referring to this advertisement. Please attach the following documents in your application.

a cover letter, indicating the dates of availability;
a curriculum vitae;
a duly completed IOM Personal History Form which can be downloaded from https://thailand.iom.int/sites/g/files/tmzbdl1371/files/Vacancies/Form/iom-personal-history-form-270122.xls.

Notes

Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
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.
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.
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.
IOM has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and IOM, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities.
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.
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.