Senior Resources Management Associate

About the role

IOM, a UN-related organization, is recruiting a Senior Resources Management Associate for its Eswatini Mission. Reporting to the Chief of Mission and technically supervised by the Senior Resources Management Officer in Pretoria, the post supports the Resources Management Unit in financial, procurement, human resources and other administrative activities, working with the Sub-Regional, Regional and Headquarters offices.

Key responsibilities

• Support the Resources Management Unit in financial, procurement, HR and administrative activities.
• Monitor, process and reconcile payments to staff and suppliers, keeping financial records in the WAVE system.
• Monitor budget versus actuals for the Country Office and review monthly payroll projectization results.
• Review imprest accounts, safeguard cash, close monthly accounts and prepare budgets, accounting, financial, statistical and donor reports in WAVE and PRIMA.
• Maintain a filing system and an up-to-date asset inventory.
• Validate travel authorisations, expense claims and supporting documents before reimbursement.
• Advise on accounting and financial policies and oversee procurement, including quotations, evaluations, purchase orders and service agreements.
• Liaise with the Sub-Regional and Regional offices and perform other assigned duties.

Required profile

• University degree in Accounting, Commerce or Business Administration with four years of relevant experience, or a high school diploma with six years.
• Experience in financial administration, accounting, budgeting, human resources, procurement and logistics.
• Experience with an ERP system; experience in an international organisation is an advantage.
• Fluency in English (oral and written); IOM staff must also be fluent in one of its official languages.

Required skills

• Good knowledge of MS Office, especially Excel.
• Knowledge of IPSAS and SAP is an advantage.
• Clear reporting, sound judgment and teamwork.