VN 105/2026 Programme Finance Associate

UN Atlas; Manila; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) in the Philippines seeks a Programme Finance Associate (G-5) in Manila to provide financial and administrative support to PMU-managed programmes. The role ensures accuracy and compliance in financial operations, monitors expenditures, reconciles travel loans, and validates invoices under supervision of senior officers.

Ideal candidates have a degree in accounting/finance and relevant experience; CA/CPA is a plus.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or related field, with years of experience, or a Higher School diploma with extensive experience.
• Experience in accounting, financial analysis, monitoring, budgeting, or auditing.
• Familiarity with accounting or ERP systems.
• Proficiency in accounting principles, internal controls, and audit processes.
• Strong report writing and variance analysis; fluent English.

Responsibilities

• Analyze travel costs by reconciling system reports and resolve discrepancies; coordinate with field offices.
• Prepare monthly reconciliation reports for travel loans and monitor expenditures vs budgets/guidelines.
• Assist with travel loan validation, invoicing, review loan amendments, and prepare debit/credit memos.
• Support annual proposal and budget revisions; extract reports for financial reviews.
• Provide guidance to field offices on project financial practices and update Work Instruction Manuals.

Skills

Accounting principles

Internal controls

Audit processes

Report writing

Variance analysis

English communication

Microsoft Office

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Bachelor's degree in Finance

Bachelor's degree in Commerce

CA/CPA certification

HS diploma with experience

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Organizational context

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) in the Philippines seeks a Programme Finance Associate (G-5) in Manila. This role provides crucial financial and administrative support to globally implemented programmes within the Project Monitoring Unit (PMU). The position operates under the supervision of the National Project Monitoring Officer and Senior Project Monitoring Associate, focusing on monitoring, reporting, compliance, budgeting, and administrative functions.

Job purpose

The Programme Finance Associate is responsible for delivering comprehensive financial and administrative support to globally implemented programmes managed by the Project Monitoring Unit (PMU). This involves ensuring accuracy and compliance in financial operations, including monitoring expenditures against budgets, reconciling travel loans, preparing financial reports, and validating invoices. The role contributes to the effective financial management and oversight of projects, supporting the Senior Project Monitoring Associate and National Project Monitoring Officer in maintaining financial integrity and facilitating smooth project implementation. By managing financial data, identifying discrepancies, and coordinating with field offices, the associate ensures adherence to budgetary guidelines and organizational procedures, ultimately supporting the achievement of programme objectives.

Responsibilities

Key duties include analyzing travel costs by reconciling system reports, identifying and resolving discrepancies, and coordinating with field offices. The associate prepares monthly reconciliation reports for travel loans, monitors project expenditures against approved budgets and guidelines, and follows up on unresolved issues. Responsibilities also encompass assisting with travel loan validation and invoicing, reviewing and validating loan amendments, and preparing debit/credit memos and manual invoices. The role supports annual proposal and budget revision processes, extracts technical reports for financial reviews, and provides procedural guidance to field offices on project financial practices. Additionally, the associate updates Work Instruction Manuals and performs other assigned duties.

Education

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Commerce, Finance, or a related field, with three years of relevant experience, OR a High School diploma with five years of relevant experience. A professional certification (CA or CPA) is advantageous. Accredited institutions are recognized by UNESCO.

Work experience

Experience is required in accounting, financial analysis, monitoring, budgeting, or auditing. Experience in project monitoring and/or reconciliation is advantageous. Familiarity with accounting or ERP systems is also beneficial.

Skills

Proficiency in accounting principles, internal controls, and audit processes. Strong report writing and variance analysis skills. Effective communication in English. Advanced Microsoft Office skills. Good analytical and problem-solving abilities. Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks under pressure.