Overview
The Senior Finance Associate will support the management of financial resources and budgeting matters in IOM Slovakia, providing procedural guidance and specialized advice on financial and administrative matters.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide procedural guidance to managers and staff; supervise, guide and train other finance support staff;
- Prepare budget, accounting, financial, statistical reports and other reports as required;
- 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;
- Verify travel expense claims ensuring full compliance with IOM duty travel policy and donor requirements;
- Monitor 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;
- Ensure that disbursements are made based on proper authorizations and supported by legitimate and sufficient documentation;
- Prepare draft responses or respond 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;
- Perform other related duties as required.
Required Experience
- High School diploma with seven years of relevant experience; or, Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finances, or related field with five years of relevant professional experience.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, E-mail, Outlook; previous experience in SAP is a distinct advantage;
- Prior experience in finance and budgeting sector;
- Prior work experience with international humanitarian organizations, non-government or government institutions/organization in a multi-cultural setting is an advantage.
Qualifications
High School diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finances, or related field.
