VN 102/2026 National Accounting Officer

Position details

• Vacancy type: Vacancy Notice
• Recruiting type: National Officer
• Contract type: Fixed-term (1 year with possibility of extension)
• Initial contract duration: One year fixed-term with possibility of extension
• Office or unit: Global Shared Services Centre (GSSC)
• Location: Manila, Philippines (the)
• Application deadline: 2026-11-02T15:59:00+00:00

Context

Under the direct supervision of the Chief, Manila Institutional Financial Services and in close coordination with the Chief of Accounting in Financial Accounting Division (FAD) in Headquarters (HQ), the National Accounting Officer will be responsible and accountable for managing and overseeing the team’s function related to global financial reporting and consolidation, period-end closing, accounting adjustments and financial reconciliations.

Responsibilities

1. Manage and oversee the team's preparation, review and consolidation of schedules, notes and appendices for the International Organization for Migration’s (IOM) global financial reports, including periodic financial management reports, annual financial statements and other corporate reporting requirements, applying IPSAS and IOM policies to deliver accurate, complete, consistent and timely submission to FAD.
2. Validate and integrate financial reporting inputs from relevant accounting units, resolving inconsistencies through technical analysis, to produce quality and consistent consolidated financial information.
3. Analyse significant account movements and unusual or abnormal balances in consultation with FAD, establish root causes and recommend corrective actions with the relevant accounting units, resulting in reliable balances and reduced audit exposure.
4. Contribute in leading the team's monthly, quarterly and year-end central closing activities in Oracle Fusion/WAVE and apply IPSAS and closing calendars to deliver an organisation-wide close on schedule and with sound financial data
5. Manage and coordinate the opening and closing of accounting modules with relevant stakeholders across the Organization, anticipate closing blockers and drive the timely resolution of issues to preserve the integrity of the organisation-wide closing process.
6. Oversee the preparation and review of central accounting adjustments and other period-end entries and evaluate their basis and accounting treatment, to support accurate financial reporting.
7. Manage year-end transition activities, including Statement of Financial Performance carryover to retained earnings and validate opening balances to provide a dependable starting position for the new financial year.
8. Maintain controls over the financial close, and assess their effectiveness and adjust them as risks evolve, to safeguard the accuracy, completeness and timeliness of the financial close.
9. Oversee the reconciliation of Subledger (SL) balances to General Ledger (GL) balances, analyse reconciling differences, and guide respective process owners in the investigation and correction of identified variances, resulting in dependable ledger balances.
10. Manage and oversee the reconciliation of Primary books to IPSAS books and analyse the nature of reconciling differences, determining their resolution, to produce fully supported, IPSAS-compliant balances.
11. Evaluate significant and long-outstanding reconciling items, escalate material or unresolved issues with recommended courses of action, as appropriate, to reduce the risk of misstatement.
12. Strengthen reconciliation processes and controls by assessing gaps and recommending improvements for greater reliability of financial information.
13. Assess and strengthen appropriate internal controls over financial reporting, closing, reconciliation and related accounting processes. Identify weaknesses and introduce remedial measures to protect the integrity of financial data.
14. Guide the delivery of ad hoc and management reporting requirements and resolve escalated issues through technical judgment, to meet management's information needs with accurate and timely outputs.
15. Contribute to the design of initiatives to streamline, standardise and automate accounting and financial reporting processes, including the preparation of business requirements, system testing and implementation of system enhancements for efficiency gains and reduced manual effort.
16. Develop and review of SOPs, work instructions and process documentation, and recommend improvements to accounting policies and procedures to promote consistent practice across accounting units.
17. Steer support to internal and external audits, including the preparation and review of schedules, reconciliations, supporting documentation and draft responses to audit queries to achieve timely, well-substantiated audit outcomes.
18. Manage and provide direction to the team, including planning and allocation of resources, setting priorities, monitoring performance and timely and quality delivery of key outputs.
19. Perform such other relevant duties as maybe assigned.
     

Qualifications

EDUCATION

• Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting or a relevant field from an accredited academic institution with five years of relevant work experience’
• University degree in the above fields from an accredited academic institution with seven years of relevant work experience
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or equivalent is an advantage.
• Certification in Oracle Fusion Cloud Financials, General Ledger is an advantage

Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.
 

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum seven years of relevant work experience in the field of accounting, finance, budgeting, audit experience an advantage
• Demonstrated experience in Oracle Fusion financial modules
• Demonstrated supervisory and/or managerial experience.

SKILLS

• Experience in the field of accounting or finance including the preparation of complex annual financial reports and management reports.
• Sound knowledge of  Oracle Fusion and  IPSAS (International Public Sector Accounting Standards), business risk controls, and audit/review procedures.
• Computer literacy including proficiency in MS Office applications; knowledge of other IT packages and their implementation is an advantage.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills; capable of designing, reviewing and revising business processes to achieve efficiency.

Required Competencies

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.

Values - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these five values:

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
• Integrity and transparency: Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
• Professionalism: Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
• Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
• Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.

Core Competencies – behavioural indicators Level 3

• Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
• Delivering results: Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner. Is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
• Managing and sharing knowledge: Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
• Accountability: Takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions and delegated work.
• Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

Managerial Competencies – behavioural indicators –  Level 3

• Leadership: Provides a clear sense of direction, leads by example and demonstrates the ability to carry out the Organization’s vision. Assists others to realize and develop their leadership and professional potential.
• Empowering others: Creates an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.
• Building Trust: Promotes shared values and creates an atmosphere of trust and honesty.
• Strategic thinking and vision: Works strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and communicates a clear strategic direction.
• Humility: Leads with humility and shows openness to acknowledging own shortcomings.

Notes

• Please refer to this link for guidance on IOM Job Category.
• Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
• This selection process may be used to staff similar positions in various duty stations. Recommended candidates will remain eligible to be appointed in a similar position for a period of 24 months.
• Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, security clearances.
• IOM has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and IOM, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities.
• IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank accounts.
• IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM e-Recruitment system (for internal candidates link here). The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.
• No late applications will be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

As these positions support time-sensitive operational requirements, candidates who can assume duties immediately or within a short notice period are strongly encouraged to apply.

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