23607 Chief of Global Accounting (P5) Geneva, Switzerland in Genève

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:Internal candidatesExternal female candidatesCandidates 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, VanuatuSecond tier candidates include:All external candidates, except candidates from non-represented member states of IOM.Organizational Context and ScopeUnder 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.QualificationsEducationMaster's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field from an accredited academic institution with ten years of relevant professional experience; or,University degree in the above fields with twelve years of relevant professional experience; and,Professional certification as chartered accountant (CA) or certified public accountant (CPA) or membership at the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) or another recognized professional accountancy body is required.Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.ExperienceA minimum of ten years (twelve years for bachelor's degree holders) of progressively evolving leadership experience in financial management with responsibilities for accounting, financial reporting and financial analysis, including at corporate level, in a multinational / international organization environment;Demonstrated experience defining accounting requirements for, implementing or substantially improving enterprise resource planning systems and related financial reporting solutions, including financial master data, controls, data flows and process integration; and,Demonstrated experience with internal control assessments, financial risk management and external audit engagement, including the resolution of material accounting issues and implementation of corrective actions in a complex organizational environment.SkillsExtensive professional knowledge of financial accounting as applied to international public organizations with experience with International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) and/or International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS);Knowledge of IOM and/or UN financial regulations, policies, procedures and practices is desired;Successful track record in a lead role played in the consolidation and production of corporate accounts and statutory financial statements under internationally recognized accounting standards for external audit;Successful track record in remotely managing teams and functions, including highly decentralized financial and accounting practices; and,Advanced ability to use enterprise resource planning systems, financial consolidation and reporting tools, business intelligence platforms and data analytics to oversee accounting quality, investigate issues and support management decision-making.LanguagesFor this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written).Working knowledge of French and/or Spanish is an advantage.Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments. #J-18808-Ljbffr