Open to Internal and External Candidates

Position Title               :  Senior Finance Associate

Duty Station                :  Bangkok, Thailand

Classification              :  General Service (G-6, THB 82,328.50 per month)

Type of Appointment  :  Special Short-Term Contract

                                              (Initial 9 months with possibility of extension)

Estimated Start Date  :  As soon as possible

Closing Date               :  13 August 2025

(Open for Thai Nationals Only)

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1. ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT AND SCOPE: 

Under the overall supervision of the Head of Resources Management, direct supervision of the Finance Officer and technical oversight of the Global Australian Cultural Orientation (AUSCO) Coordinator for matters related to AUSCO financial management; and, in collaboration with relevant units at Headquarters and the Administrative Centres, the successful candidate will be responsible and accountable for managing the resources management functions in IOM CO Thailand.

2. RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES:  

The successful candidate will have the following duties and responsibilities:

• Provide procedural guidance to managers and staff; supervise, guide and train other finance support staff;
• Manage financial resources through monitoring and controlling assets, reserves, funds, supplies, etc. in accordance with IOM rules and regulations;
• Provide specialized advice and support to Project Managers and/or Chief of Missions/Head of Office/Head of Sub-office on financial and administrative matters; 
• Provide specialized support preparing annual budget submission and revisions including estimating the cost of staff as well as rental and utilities, office equipment and supplies, printing, and other contracts, services or running expenses;
• Assist in monitoring compliance with financial policies, procedures, rules and regulations;
• Consolidate data into financial statements and assist in monitoring expenditures to ensure they remain within authorized levels;
• Provide regular and ad hoc financial information to support informed financial decision making;
• Assist monitoring that bank reconciliations for IOM accounts are regularly performed and reviewed by designated stakeholders;
• Manage and prepare the payroll by executing validity checks on monthly payroll results;
• Ensure that disbursements are made based on proper authorizations and supported by legitimate and sufficient documentation;
• Provide assistance responding to audit queries and follow up on audit recommendations;
• Review the status and monitor the proper maintenance of Vendor Accounts in accounting system;
• Verify vendor claims for accuracy and conformance with IOM finance policies and instructions;
• Assist in the preparation of budget, accounting, financial, statistical reports and other reports as required; and,
• Perform other related duties as required.

3. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

EDUCATION

• High School diploma with six years of relevant experience; or,
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finances, or related field with four years of relevant professional experience.

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

EXPERIENCE

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, E-mail, Outlook; previous experience in Oracle is a distinct advantage;
• Attention to detail, ability to organize paperwork in a methodical way; 
• Discreet, details and clients-oriented, patient and willingness to learn new things;
• Prior work experience with international humanitarian organizations, non-government or government institutions/organization in a multi-cultural setting is an advantage.

SKILLS

• High level of computer literacy, good knowledge of MS Office, in particular in Excel; 
• Good oral and written communication skills; 
• Ability to work with national and international institutions; 
• Ability to prepare clear and concise report; 
• Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment; 
• Knowledge of International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) an advantage; and 
• Knowledge of ORACLE is highly desirable.

4. LANGUAGES

• Fluency in Thai and English (oral and written) is required. 

5. DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES:

The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following values and competencies:

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 wherever possible.
• 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 2

• Teamwork: Displays a high level of cultural awareness, sensitivity to different ways of working and leverages individual strengths in order to build a better team.
• Delivering results: Monitors own and others’ work in a systematic and effective way, ensuring required resources and outputs.
• Managing and sharing knowledge: Encourages knowledge-sharing across units/departments and ensures that knowledge is captured, recorded and disseminated appropriately.
• Accountability: Plans and organizes work with a clear and deliberate focus, ensuring commitments are easily identified and progress is widely communicated.
• Communication: Shares information and keeps others up to date; actively seeks others’ views and ideas and respects their contribution.

Managerial Competencies – behavioural indicators level 2

• Leadership: Fosters a sense of team spirit by developing a shared understanding, accountability and enthusiasm for the team’s work.
• Empowering others & building trust: Aligns projects with the Organization’s mission and objectives and demonstrates a good understanding of the impact of team’s and own work on external and internal counterparts.
• Building trust: Builds networks for the effective communication and exchange of knowledge and ideas and puts others into contact with various sources of knowledge.
• Strategic thinking and vision: Proactively seeks responsibility in delivering towards the goals of the Organization.
• Humility:  Shares information and keeps others up to date; actively seeks others’ views and ideas and respects their contribution.

How to apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via IOM e-Recruitment system within the above said deadline referring to this advertisement. Please attach the following documents in your application.

• a cover letter, indicating the dates of availability;
• a curriculum vitae;
• a duly completed IOM Personal History Form which can be downloaded from https://thailand.iom.int/sites/g/files/tmzbdl1371/files/Vacancies/Form/iom-personal-history-form-270122.xls.

Other

• Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
• This post is subject to local recruitment. Only those holding a valid residence and work permit for the country where this position is based will be eligible for consideration.
• Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, verification of residency, visa, and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable. Vaccination against COVID-19 will be required for IOM personnel who are hired or otherwise engaged by IOM. As part of the mandatory medical entry on duty clearance, candidates will be requested to provide evidence of full vaccination.
• 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 online recruitment system. The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.
• Only applicants who meet the above qualification will be considered.

For further information and other job postings, you are welcome to visit our website: Careers | IOM Thailand.