Sr. Accounting Compliance Associate

We are seeking a Senior Accounting Compliance Associate to support the review and analysis of financial data, provide assistance to Country Offices, Regional Offices, and the Global Shared Services Centre in resolving accounting issues, and undertake routine monitoring of transactions processed through the WAVE ERP system.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

General Accounting Work

• Providing support and guidance to Country Offices, Regional Offices, and GSSC on accounting and financial matters in accordance with IOM financial policies and procedures.
• Working with Panama Institutional Financial Services, GSSC, and FAD Teams to resolve issues and enhancements in WAVE and related processes.
• Providing guidance on financial reporting, accounting compliance, and Oracle ERP financial processes.
• Reviewing tickets assigned through the Financial Coordination Platform, maintaining a high level of ticket completion, and recommending improvements in internal controls and accounting practices.

Accounts Compliance Review

• Reviewing and analyzing the trial balance of assigned Country Offices.
• Coordinating findings with offices, monitoring responses, and following up on unresolved issues.
• Escalating material findings and providing status updates to relevant teams.
• Evaluating exceptions, deviations, errors, and critical issues, and recommending corrective actions.
• Monitoring checklist reviews and assessing the performance of offices and related risk factors.

Month-End Closing Procedures

• Reviewing and analyzing month-end balances of assigned Country Offices.
• Checking the completeness of accounting returns and verifying that accounts are valid and comply with IOM's policies and procedures.
• Assisting in monitoring clearing accounts and other balance sheet accounts.
• Providing guidance to Country Offices on account closure and analyzing issues and errors encountered during account closure.

Others

• Preparing information and documentation required for internal and external audits.
• Maintaining records and tracking tools related to accounting compliance reviews and financial monitoring activities.
• Providing training to Country Offices' finance staff on IOM accounting and Oracle ERP system as required.
• Traveling to Country Offices, Regional Offices, and Headquarters as needed.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field from an accredited academic institution with four years of relevant experience.
• High school diploma with six years of relevant experience.

Experience

• Experience in accounting, financial monitoring, or administrative finance support.
• Experience with financial systems or ERP systems (e.g., Oracle) is an advantage.
• Experience working in international organizations or UN agencies is an advantage.

Skills

• Basic knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Familiarity with ERP financial systems such as Oracle.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and financial data tracking.
• Attention to detail in reviewing financial records and transactions.
• Ability to communicate with internal stakeholders regarding accounting matters.