Resources Management Officer (RMO)

The Resources Management Officer (RMO) is responsible for supervising and managing the budgetary, financial, Human Resources and other administrative functions of the Burkina Faso Country Office and/or Sub-Office(s). The role includes financial management, treasury oversight, budget preparation, internal controls, HR management, supply chain oversight, and ICT supervision.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and oversee the financial management for all activities in the Country Office including the oversight of financial expenditure and accountability.
• Undertake financial analysis of all Country Office activities in coordination with the Chief of Mission and Senior Regional Resources Management Officer.
• Supervise treasury management by forecasting cash flows according to Country Office and Sub-Office activities.
• Monitor and control funds disbursed; validate that funding is received and disbursed in accordance with donor agreements.
• Prepare programme and budget reports in accordance with IOM regulations and established procedures.
• Review monthly accounts of the Country Office.
• Prepare relevant financial analysis of projects, oversee the budget control process and analyse variances between budget and actual expenditures.
• Assist the Chief of Mission and Project Managers in the preparation of budgets for new projects and programmes.
• Provide technical support to project managers throughout the cycle to ensure compliance with IOM instructions in administration, finance, and human resources.
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls to safeguard assets, cash and prevent fraud.
• Inspect payroll versus budgets and validate salary allocations to projects.
• Review existing systems and procedures and recommend improvements to strengthen internal monitoring, evaluation and control systems.
• Manage the Human Resources function and make recommendations on recruitment and personnel administration.
• Oversee Supply Chain services including contracts with suppliers and management of fleet and premises.
• Liaise with Office of Legal Affairs and Global Procurement Supply Unit for review and approval of agreements and Purchase Orders.
• Supervise ICT staff to ensure compliance with IOM standards and regulations.
• Supervise and train local staff on IOM's administrative/financial policies and procedures.
• Participate in UN meetings such as the UN Operations Management Team or ONE UN working groups when required.
• Serve as Officer-in-Charge of the Country Office in the absence of the Chief of Mission.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Management or a related field from an accredited academic institution with five years of relevant professional experience; or, University degree in the above fields with seven years of relevant professional experience.
• Professional certification as Chartered Accountant (CA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), or Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) is an advantage.
• Knowledge of IOM/UN finance, Supply Chain and Human Resources (HR) procedures and rules.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Knowledge of International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS).
• Knowledge of SAP is highly desirable.
• Fluency in English (oral and written) is required.
• Working knowledge of French and/or Spanish is an advantage.

Skills

• Finance Management
• Budget Preparation
• Treasury Operations Oversight
• Internal Controls
• Human Resources Management
• Supply Chain Management
• ICT Supervision
• IOM Finance Procedures
• UN Finance Procedures
• MS Excel
• International Public Sector Accounting Standards
• SAP
• Chartered Accountant
• Certified Public Accountant
• Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
• Association of Chartered Certified Accountants

Languages

English, French, Spanish