Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a related field from an accredited academic institution with ten years of relevant professional experience; and,
University degree in the above with twelve years of relevant professional experience.
Professional accounting certification by an internationally recognised professional accountancy body is an advantage.
Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.
Experience
Demonstrated leadership experience in financial management, with a minimum of ten years of progressively evolving responsibilities for accounting, financial reporting, and financial analysis within an international, decentralized, and/or multinational environment.
Demonstrated experience in conducting financial analysis and feasibility studies, including trend and ratio analysis. Capable of presenting complex financial matters and experienced in negotiating with member states and donors.
Excellent knowledge and experience with budgeting, financial, and reporting systems, including ERP.
Demonstrated understanding and substantial work experience with International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) or International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
Proven experience in field operations of similar-sized international organizations to IOM is an advantage.
Skills
Demonstrated good communication, exceptional people management, and strong interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated knowledge of IOM and/or UN financial regulations, policies, procedures and practices is desirable.
Proven track record in remotely managing teams and functions, including highly decentralized financial and accounting practices.
Demonstrated skill in operating a complex financial monitoring framework, including policies and procedures tailored to operational needs.
Demonstrated understanding of a decentralized operating model and its complexities.
Demonstrated language proficiency and excellent drafting skills.
Demonstrated ability to innovate and manage transitions.
Languages
For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written).
Working knowledge of another official UN language (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.
Application deadline11 Nov 2026
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