Chief of Global Accounting (P)

International Organization for Migration; Genf; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

International Organization for Migration (IOM) in Geneva invites qualified professionals to join the Department of Financial and Administrative Management (DFAM) as the Chief of Global Accounting. This senior role leads global accounting operations, statutory reporting, and project financial report certification to ensure IPSAS compliance and accurate management reporting.

The incumbent works under the supervision of senior DFAM leadership and supports the organization’s financial performance

Responsibilities

• Lead IOM’s global accounting, statutory financial reporting and project financial report certification functions.
• Oversee IPSAS compliance and management reporting of the Organization’s financial performance and position.

Job description

This position is designated as "non-rotational" and is not subject to mandatory rotation. However, it is subject to an assignment length of five years.

Introduction

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations and the leading UN agency in the field of migration. Working closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners, IOM promotes humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It saves lives and protects people on the move, drives solutions to displacement, and facilitates pathways for regular migration, while providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

IOM is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and supportive workplace where all employees can thrive professionally and feel valued. By creating such an environment, IOM aims to better harness the full potential of migration and strengthen its support to people on the move.

IOM invites candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process when required. Learn more about IOM’s workplace culture at IOM workplace culture | International Organization for Migration

Applications are welcome from first- and second-tier candidates, particularly qualified female candidates as well as applications from the non-represented member countries of IOM. For all IOM vacancies, applications from qualified and eligible first-tier candidates are considered before those of qualified and eligible second-tier candidates in the selection process.

For the purpose of this vacancy, the following are considered first-tier candidates:

1. Internal candidates
2. External female candidates
3. Candidates from the following IOM Member States that are not represented among staff members in the Professional and higher categories:Bahamas, Barbados, Comoros, Congo (the), Cook Islands, Dominica, Federated States of Micronesia, Grenada, Guinea-Bissau, Holy See, Iceland, Israel, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Namibia, Nauru, Palau, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Samoa, Sao Tome and Principe, Seychelles, Solomon Islands, Suriname, Timor-Leste, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tuvalu, Vanuatu
   

Second tier candidates include:
All external candidates, except candidates from non-represented member states of IOM.

Organizational Context and Scope

Under the direct supervision of the Comptroller/Director of the Department of Financial and Administrative Management (DFAM), the Chief of Global Accounting leads IOM’s global accounting, statutory financial reporting and project financial report certification functions. They oversees the preparation of IOM’s statutory financial statements ensuring IPSAS compliance, management reporting on the Organization’s financial performance and position, project financial report certification and global accounting operations.