The Ugandan Jobline

• Monitor
  and oversee the financial management for all activities in the country
  including  the oversight of
  financial expenditure and accountability; undertake financial analysis of
  projects in the Mission. 
• Coordinate
  the preparation of donor financial reports in accordance with IOM regulations
  and established procedures. 
• Supervise
  management of the treasury by forecasting cash flows according to activities
  in the country and ensuring daily control of funds disbursed; ensure
  funding is received in accordance with donor agreements. Maintain
  appropriate internal controls to safeguard the Organization’s assets,
  control cash and prevent fraud. 
• Prepare
  annual budget for the Mission, oversee budget control process and analyze variances
  between budget and actual expenditures.
• Assist  in the preparation of budgets for new
  programmes. 
• Review
  and approve budget for new projects within the Mission as well as the
  annual budget. 
• Inspect
  payroll versus budgets, ensuring that salaries are correctly allocated to projects
  consistent with IOM’s projectization criteria.  
• Produce
  permanent instructions and procedures to complement or to adapt the general
  instructions of IOM, taking into consideration the volume of activities,
  staffing and the constraints and specific needs of the region, namely in
  the areas of general administration, finance and human resources. 
• Assist
  COM in managing the human resources function and make recommendations on
  recruitment, retention, promotion, and separation of local staff.
• Interpret
  and apply Human Resources (HR) policies, rules and regulations and make
  recommendations for resolving difficult or sensitive cases. 
• Supervise
  and train staff on IOM’s administrative/financial policies and procedures;
  
• Evaluate
  regular financial reports and take action to resolve anomalies and unusual
  trends. 
• Supervise
  the procurement and logistic services, including contracts with suppliers
  of goods and services and related administration authorities. 
• Oversee
  the management of the fleet of vehicles and maintenance of buildings as
  well as the functioning of all support services at the Mission.  
• Coordinate
  the security of the facilities and personnel, training of security staff
  and coordination with the United Nations (UN) security cells; ensure that
  all reasonable measures are taken in regards to security of the office
  premises and equipment. 
• Liaise
  with relevant units at HQs as well as relevant external counterparts with
  regard to the financial and administrative activities of the Mission;
  report regularly on the financial situation of the Mission and provide
  other information as necessary. 
• Support
  and offer guidance to other units (programmes and sub-offices) on matters related
  to IOM administrative issues, local institutions and regulations and human
  resources problems with a view to increasing their effectiveness. 
• Perform
  such other duties as may be assigned.

• The
  prospective candidate should have completed an advanced university degree
  from an accredited academic institution in Accounting or Business
  Administration, with a professional certification as chartered accountant
  or certified public accountant;  
• At
  least five years professional experience (or seven years of experience for
  candidates holding a first level university degree) in financial management,
  accounting and budgeting;   Good
  working  knowledge of human resources
  management;  
• Experience
  in liaising with governmental and diplomatic authorities as well as with
  international institutions;  
• Good
  understanding of financial oversight and public administration; 
• Knowledge
  of International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) and SAP highly
  desirable;  
• Audit
  experience highly regarded.

• Takes
  responsibility and manages constructive criticism;  
• Works
  effectively with all clients and stakeholders;  
• Promotes
  continuous learning; communicates clearly;  
• Takes
  initiative and drives high levels of performance management;  
• Plans
  work, Anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of
  responsibility;  
• Displays
  mastery of subject matter;  
• Contributes
  to a collegial team environment;  
• Creates
  a respectful office environment free of harassment and retaliation and
  promotes the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA incorporates
  gender-related needs, perspectives, and concerns, and promotes equal
  gender participation;  
• Displays
  awareness of relevant technological solutions;  
• Works
  with internal and external stakeholders to meet resource needs of IOM.

• Effectively
  applies knowledge of multiple financial disciplines to monitor and manage
  the work of staff;  
• Effectively
  applies knowledge of relevant financial discipline;  
• Develops/
  follows internal control procedures to prevent fraud and
  mismanagement;  
• Ensures
  application of institutional financial policies and guidelines;  
• Advocates
  incorporation of financial considerations into processes and
  procedures;  
• Effectively
  applies knowledge of relevant Human Resources theories  and practices, and recognizes their
  application within existing IOM processes;  
• Delivers
  Human Resources solutions customized to the needs of IOM;  
• Anticipates
  and understands internal and external issues and opportunities that may
  impact the human resources landscape of IOM;  
• Adapts
  best Human Resources practices to the requirements of IOM to facilitate
  the achievements of strategic objectives.

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