Senior Finance Associate

IOM; Caracas; Presencial; VES 20.530.000 - 34.217.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

International Organization for Migration (IOM) seeks a Senior Finance Associate in Caracas, Venezuela, reporting to the Chief of Mission and Resources Management Officer. The role supports resource management, oversees financial processes, and ensures donor-compliant reporting and procurement controls.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with experience, strong MS Office skills, and Spanish proficiency with English desirable. Experience in humanitarian contexts is a plus.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finances, or related field with five years of relevant experience.
• Alternative: High School diploma with seven years of relevant experience; UNESCO World Higher Education Database listing required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Experience with SAP is a distinct advantage; prior work with international humanitarian organizations is beneficial.

Responsabilidades

• Provide procedural guidance and supervision to finance support staff.
• Prepare budget submissions, revisions, and financial reports.
• Monitor assets, funds, and supplies in compliance with regulations.
• Assist with bank reconciliations and payroll processing.
• Respond to audit queries and maintain vendor accounts.

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration/Accounting/Finances

High School diploma with seven years of relevant experience

Herramientas

SAP

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

Organizational context: The International Organization for Migration (IOM), established in 1951, is a UN-related agency dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration. It works with governments and partners to save lives, protect migrants, and facilitate pathways for regular migration. This Senior Finance Associate role is based in Caracas, Venezuela, reporting to the Chief of Mission and Resources Management Officer, supporting the mission's resource management functions.

Job purpose: The Senior Finance Associate plays a crucial role in supporting the International Organization for Migration's (IOM) resource management functions in Caracas, Venezuela. This position is accountable for ensuring the effective and compliant management of financial resources. The associate will provide essential financial and administrative support to Project Managers and senior leadership, contributing to the overall operational efficiency and integrity of the mission. By overseeing financial processes, monitoring expenditures, and preparing financial reports, the role directly contributes to IOM's mandate of promoting humane migration and supporting people on the move, ensuring that financial operations align with organizational goals and donor requirements.

Responsibilities: The Senior Finance Associate is responsible for providing procedural guidance and supervision to finance support staff. Key duties include preparing budget submissions, revisions, and various financial reports, as well as managing financial resources by monitoring and controlling assets, funds, and supplies in compliance with IOM regulations. The role involves providing specialized advice on financial and administrative matters to Project Managers and mission leadership. Responsibilities also include monitoring compliance with financial policies, consolidating data for financial statements, assisting with bank reconciliations, and managing payroll processing. Additionally, the associate will ensure disbursements are properly authorized and documented, respond to audit queries, and maintain vendor accounts, verifying vendor claims for accuracy.

Education: A Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finances, or a related field is required, coupled with five years of relevant professional experience. Alternatively, a High School diploma with seven years of relevant experience is acceptable. Universities must be listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.

Work experience: Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) is essential. Previous experience with SAP is a distinct advantage. Experience working with international humanitarian organizations, non-government, or government institutions in a multicultural setting is also beneficial. The role requires attention to detail, methodical organization, discretion, and a client-oriented approach.

Skills: In-depth knowledge of migration-related subject areas. Understanding of UN and bilateral donor programming. Knowledge of financial rules and regulations. Proficiency in Spanish is mandatory; English is desirable.

Required languages: English, Spanish

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