Chief of Global Accounting (P)

IOM; Genf; On-site; CHF 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

International Organization for Migration (IOM) seeks a Chief of Global Accounting to lead IPSAS-compliant financial reporting and global accounting operations. The role oversees statutory statements, management reporting, and project report certification, aligning processes with international standards.

The incumbent will manage a multinational accounting function, ensure integrity of records, and advise senior management on financial strategy, with a non-rotational five-year assignment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Accounting or Finance, or a university degree with substantial experience.
• Professional certification such as CA, CPA, or ACCA is required.
• Experience with IPSAS/IFRS and international accounting standards is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation and analysis of annual statutory financial statements with IPSAS compliance.
• Oversee management reporting on financial performance and project report certification.
• Provide strategic financial guidance to senior management and supervise global accounting teams.

Skills

Leadership

ERP systems

IPSAS/IFRS knowledge

Financial reporting

Data analytics

Team management

Education

Master's degree in Accounting/Finance

CA/CPA/ACCA certification

Tools

ERP software (Oracle/SAP)

BI tools (Power BI/Tableau)

Job description

Organizational context:

Established in 1951, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) is a UN-related agency focused on promoting humane and orderly migration. The Chief of Global Accounting reports to the Comptroller/Director of DFAM, leading global accounting, statutory financial reporting, and project financial report certification functions. This role is crucial for ensuring IPSAS compliance and managing the organization's financial performance and position.

Job purpose:

The Chief of Global Accounting is responsible for leading IOM's global accounting operations, ensuring compliance with International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) and organizational financial regulations. This role oversees the preparation of statutory financial statements, management reporting on financial performance, and the certification of project financial reports. The incumbent will manage global accounting operations, safeguard the integrity of accounting records, and provide strategic advice to senior management on financial matters. This position is designated as non-rotational with a five-year assignment length, contributing to the organization's financial integrity and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities:

Lead the preparation and analysis of IOM’s annual financial statements, ensuring IPSAS compliance and alignment with financial regulations. Manage the development and updating of accounting protocols and procedures. Oversee the preparation and analysis of management reports on financial performance, providing decision-oriented advice to senior management. Ensure the timely and consistent review and certification of project financial reports, advancing standardized reporting solutions. Manage accounts consolidation, periodic closure, and the global accounting control framework, including reconciliations and risk identification. Safeguard the integrity and quality of accounting records worldwide. Oversee accounting dimensions of the ERP system and related financial tools. Provide functional leadership and guidance to accounting and financial reporting functions globally. Lead continuous improvement and transformation of accounting processes, including standardization and automation. Ensure readiness for adopting new accounting standards. Lead initiatives to strengthen the technical accounting capabilities of the global finance community. Coordinate DFAM's annual work plan and facilitate external auditor engagement. Lead, manage, and develop supervised staff.

Education:

Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field with ten years of relevant experience, or a University degree with twelve years of experience. A professional certification such as CA, CPA, or ACCA is required. Accredited universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.

Work experience:

A minimum of ten years (twelve for bachelor's degree holders) of progressive leadership experience in financial management, accounting, financial reporting, and analysis within a multinational/international organization. Demonstrated experience with ERP systems implementation/improvement, internal control assessments, financial risk management, and external audit engagement is essential.

Skills:

Extensive professional knowledge of financial accounting for international public organizations, with experience in IPSAS/IFRS. Knowledge of IOM/UN financial regulations is desired. Proven track record in leading corporate accounts and statutory financial statement production. Experience in remotely managing decentralized teams. Advanced ability to use ERP systems, financial reporting tools, business intelligence platforms, and data analytics.

Required languages:

English, French, Spanish