Expedited Svn-Ussenior Finance Associate

EXPEDITED SVN-US Senior Finance Associate

Washington, United States of America (the)

• Job Identification 18680
• Posting Date 01/26/2026, 04:16 PM
• Apply Before 01/30/2026, 04:15 PM
• Degree Level High School Degree/Certificate
• Locations Washington, District of Columbia, 20036, US
• Contract Type Special Short Term Graded (Up to 9 months)
• Initial Contract Duration 6 months
• Org Type Country Office
• Vacancy Type Special Vacancy Notice
• Grade G-7
• Is this S/VN based in an L3 office or in support to an L3 emergency response? No

This vacancy is only open to Internal & Separated Staff

Job Identification (Reference Number): EXPEDITED SVN-US

Position Title:

Senior Finance Associate
Duty Station City:
Washington D.C.
Duty Station Country:
United States of America
Grade & Salary: G7, Step 1(USD 7482.25 Monthly)
Contract Type:
Special Short Term
Vacancy Type:
Special Vacancy Notice
Initial duration: 6 months

• Under the overall supervision of the Senior Resources Management Officer and direct supervision of the National Resource Management Officer, in close coordination with Finance and Administrative staff in IOM Washington DC global office and its sub-offices, in collaboration with Washington DC-based Project Managers, relevant units at Headquarters and the Administrative Centres, supervise Finance staff.
• Provide support to the National Resources Management Officer (NRMO) in financial management matters related to the activities of the IOM Washington DC global office and its sub-offices, and the IOM Office to the United Nations in New York; coordinate the preparation of budgets, financial and statistical reports, donor reports, and financial analyses for projects and operational activities across these offices.
• Ensure compliance with IOM Financial Management Rules and Procedures (FMRP), International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS), and applicable regulations and best practices; provide technical guidance and advice to managers and staff on financial management policies and procedures.
• Review financial data and reports to identify anomalies or unusual trends, recommend improvements in internal controls and accounting practices, and report regularly on the financial situation to support informed decision-making.
• Coordinate, supervise, and monitor the workflow of the Finance Unit to ensure timely, accurate, and efficient delivery of financial services; supervise, coach, and train finance support staff, provide quality assurance on financial outputs, and take corrective action to resolve issues and strengthen performance.
• Review, validate, and process all financial transactions in IOM accounting systems (vendor invoices, reimbursements, vendor claims, receipts, and payment card charges); ensure completeness of supporting documentation, availability of funds, proper authorization, and accurate posting to general ledger accounts and project budget lines; monitor and reconcile all transactions to maintain accuracy, compliance, and timely reporting.
• Prepare and reconcile monthly accounts for the office and sub-offices; coordinate month-end and year-end closure activities; consolidate financial data to produce accurate and timely financial statements; provide technical support in period-end closures.
• Coordinate and perform treasury transactions (check issuance, ACH and wire transfers, deposits); forecast cash flows, prepare funding requests, ensure bank reconciliations are performed regularly and reviewed by designated stakeholders; maintain organized treasury and banking records.
• Support the preparation and revision of annual budgets for the Global Office and sub-offices; collect and analyse financial data, enter budget information into BEACON, monitor budget execution, analyse variances, and prepare regular and ad hoc financial reports.
• Support Project and Programme Managers in financial management across project life cycles; ensure expenditures are eligible and donor/compliance aligned; contribute financial inputs to donor and narrative reports and update financial information for proposals and revisions in PRIMA.
• Assist in the review of financial reports including supporting documentation from partners; provide recommendations to improve partners’ accounting practices and internal controls; monitor resolutions on concerns raised; provide technical guidance on budgetary management and financial compliance.
• Review and reconcile receipts related to staff refunds, travel loan repayments, and other income transactions; ensure consistency between accounting records and bank statements; coordinate with relevant units to resolve discrepancies.
• Serve as office administrator for payment cards; coordinate approvals, maintain cardholder records, and ensure compliance with requirements.
• Support internal and external financial audits, inspections, and reviews by coordinating documentation, data, and clarifications; respond to audit queries and support resolution of findings.
• Participate in senior staff coordination and…