Head of Resources & Financial Management (Bahrain)

IOM - UN Migration; Bahrain; On-site; BHD 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

IOM - UN Migration in Manama, Bahrain, seeks a Finance and Resources Management professional to lead financial, procurement, HR and admin activities within the country office. The role requires accounting expertise, ERP experience and strong donor reporting capabilities.

Fluency in English is required; Arabic is an advantage. You will monitor budgets, manage payroll processes, and ensure compliance with IPSAS and donor regulations while coordinating with regional and HQ units.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial administration including financial management, accounting and budgeting.
• Experience in human resources, procurement and logistics.
• Experience using an Enterprise Resource Planning system.
• Experience in an international organization is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage RMU support across financial, procurement, HR and admin activities.
• Monitor and reconcile financial transactions and payments to staff and suppliers.
• Assist in budget vs actual monitoring for regional or country offices.
• Review payroll validity checks and imprest accounts; ensure safe cash custody.
• Contribute to monthly accounts closure and donor reporting.
• Maintain RMU filing and PRISM document updates.
• Validate travel authorizations and expense claims prior to reimbursement.
• Oversee office asset inventory and procurement activities.

Skills

Excel

MS Office

Oral & written communication

Report writing

Sound judgment

Education

Accounting/Commerce/Business Administration degree

High school diploma with six years experience

CA/CPA/CIMA/ACCA certification advantageous

Tools

ERP system

Job description

IOM - UN Migration in Manama, Bahrain, seeks a Finance and Resources Management professional to lead financial, procurement, HR and admin activities within the country office. The role requires accounting expertise, ERP experience and strong donor reporting capabilities.

Fluency in English is required; Arabic is an advantage. You will monitor budgets, manage payroll processes, and ensure compliance with IPSAS and donor regulations while coordinating with regional and HQ units.