Regional Financial Comptroller (P)

Introduction

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:

1. Internal candidates
2. External female candidates

3. Candidates from the following IOM Member States that are not represented among staff members in the Professional and higher categories: 

   Bahamas, Barbados, Cabo Verde, 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, Vanuatu 
    

Second tier candidates include:
All external candidates, except candidates from non-represented member states of IOM.

Organizational Context and Scope

Under the overall supervision of the Regional Director and direct supervision of the Deputy Regional Director (Management), with a secondary reporting line to the Comptroller / Director, Department of Financial and Administrative Management (DFM), the Regional Financial Comptroller is responsible for steering, monitoring, and facilitating IOM’s financial and administrative functions across the Region, including facilitating compliance of financial controls and processes adopted by Country Offices (COs) in the Region with IOM’s global financial policies, regulations, and procedures.

In this capacity, the Regional Financial Comptroller delivers strategic financial advisory services and support to COs by promoting the integration of IOM’s financial principles within broader operational frameworks. The Regional Financial Comptroller facilitates the provision of efficient financial and administrative services at both regional and local levels, while also identifying, mitigating, and escalating financial risks as necessary. In addition, the Regional Financial Comptroller champions capacity-building initiatives in finance and administration, driving change and strengthening IOM’s financial workforce, systems, and internal controls. The Regional Financial Comptroller frequently collaborates with DFM Divisions and engages with UN agencies and donor representatives at both regional and country levels.