Job ID
44349
Job Title
Senior Finance Associate
To work for
IOM | International Organization For Migration
Country
Syria
City
Damascus
Field of Work
Finances/Accountancy - Administrative
Job Type
Full time
Military service
Not Specified
Minimum Education Level
Bachelor/ License Degree
Responsibilities
1. Provide procedural guidance to managers and staff; supervise, guide and train other finance support staff;
2. Manage financial resources through monitoring and controlling assets, reserves, funds, supplies, etc. in accordance with IOM rules and regulations;
3. 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;
4. 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;
5. Assist in monitoring compliance with financial policies, procedures, rules and regulations;
6. Consolidate data into financial statements and assist in monitoring expenditures to ensure they remain within authorized levels;
7. Provide regular and ad hoc financial information to support informed financial decision making;
8. Assist monitoring that bank reconciliations for IOM accounts are regularly performed and reviewed by designated stakeholders;
9. Manage and prepare the payroll by executing validity checks on monthly payroll results;
10. Ensure that disbursements are made based on proper authorizations and supported by legitimate and sufficient documentation;
11. Provide assistance responding to audit queries and follow up on audit recommendations;
12. Review the status and monitor the proper maintenance of Vendor Accounts in accounting system;
13. Verify vendor claims for accuracy and conformance with IOM finance policies and instructions;
14. Assist in the preparation of budget, accounting, financial, statistical reports and other reports as required; and,
15. Perform other related duties as required.
2. Manage financial resources through monitoring and controlling assets, reserves, funds, supplies, etc. in accordance with IOM rules and regulations;
3. 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;
4. 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;
5. Assist in monitoring compliance with financial policies, procedures, rules and regulations;
6. Consolidate data into financial statements and assist in monitoring expenditures to ensure they remain within authorized levels;
7. Provide regular and ad hoc financial information to support informed financial decision making;
8. Assist monitoring that bank reconciliations for IOM accounts are regularly performed and reviewed by designated stakeholders;
9. Manage and prepare the payroll by executing validity checks on monthly payroll results;
10. Ensure that disbursements are made based on proper authorizations and supported by legitimate and sufficient documentation;
11. Provide assistance responding to audit queries and follow up on audit recommendations;
12. Review the status and monitor the proper maintenance of Vendor Accounts in accounting system;
13. Verify vendor claims for accuracy and conformance with IOM finance policies and instructions;
14. Assist in the preparation of budget, accounting, financial, statistical reports and other reports as required; and,
15. Perform other related duties as 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.
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; and,
• Prior work experience with international humanitarian organizations, non-government or government institutions/organization in a multi-cultural setting is an advantage.
• 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.
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; and,
• Prior work experience with international humanitarian organizations, non-government or government institutions/organization in a multi-cultural setting is an advantage.
Specific Vacancy Requirements
• Effectively applies specialized knowledge of Finance
• Good communication, interpersonal and organizational skills. Ability to draft clearly and concisely reports.
• Good knowledge of Word, Excel and Internet.
• Strong work ethics and commitment to humanitarian principles.
• Ability to work under time constraints and deadlines in challenging settings.
• Capacity to work effectively and harmoniously with colleagues from various cultures and professional background.
• Good communication, interpersonal and organizational skills. Ability to draft clearly and concisely reports.
• Good knowledge of Word, Excel and Internet.
• Strong work ethics and commitment to humanitarian principles.
• Ability to work under time constraints and deadlines in challenging settings.
• Capacity to work effectively and harmoniously with colleagues from various cultures and professional background.
Salary and Benefits
As per IOM official salary scale
About us
IOM:
Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.
Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.
Required employees number
1
Posted On
Sep 03, 2025
Expiry Date
Sep 18, 2025
