IOM GLOBAL OFFICE WASHINGTON DC · 21 hours ago
VN-US10-2026-011 National Financial Compliance Officer
Washington, District of Columbia, 20036, US
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$8,292/mo - $8,292/mo
2+ years expIOM Global Office in Washington DC is seeking a National Financial Compliance Officer to support funds management, budgetary, and financial reporting. The role involves ensuring compliance with US federal regulations and providing guidance on financial matters related to US-funded projects.
Non-profit Organization Management
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
In collaboration with the Chief Global and Domestic Programmes, Head of Unit, Legal Department, and other relevant units, monitor US federal regulations, circulars, and standards related to financial aspects of donor awards, contracts, and agreements. Draft reports to inform relevant stakeholders of detected changes, assess their impact, and outline necessary compliance measure
Assist in developing and maintaining financial compliance documents, procedures, and documentation specifically designed for US awards and programming. Update documents and materials on the office's shared portal to keep them current and accessible to all stakeholders
Support the Unit in performing financial close-out of US awards and contracts, following the terms and conditions of the award and internal guidelines on project closure
Provide support during financial audits and reviews conducted by US agencies, auditors, and inspectors general, providing necessary advice, documentation, and data, to address audit findings and inquiries promptly
Contribute substantive inputs and participate in IOM’s negotiations with the various USG donor agencies concerning financial components of frameworks and agreements, as required
Initiate regular updates of online databases, and registration services mandated by various US donor agencies, ensuring they contain comprehensive organizational information
Support knowledge management across IOM offices regarding US funding-related financial matters by organizing and conducting online or on-site training sessions to inform relevant actors about regulatory updates and their implications
Coordinate the review and the timely endorsement process of all federal financial reports (Form SF-425) and other donor financial reports received from global IOM field offices. Provide guidance to IOM field missions on the preparation of SF-425 federal financial reports, as appropriate
Review financial transactions under high-risk projects in coordination with relevant teams to identify noncompliance with donor terms and IOM policies. Offer guidance on actionable recommendations to reduce future donor-disallowed costs
Coordinate the financial report endorsement process for globally implemented USG funded projects in IOM’s project information management system – PRIMA. Support the updating of projects (where IOM DC has a secondary financial reviewer role) in PRIMA with endorsed financial reports
Coordinate the review of budgets received from global IOM field offices for project proposals submitted to US donor agencies; provide advice and guidance to finance staff to comply with donor and internal instructions, and process endorsement within PRIMA. Proactively discuss issues and resolutions thereof with the Head of Unit
Analyse the financial status of globally implemented USG-funded projects eligible for funds drawdowns via the US Government’s PMS (Payment Management System) and track donor receivables at appropriate levels. Process funds drawdown in the PMS and coordinate with the relevant units in the IOM Administrative Centres, HQ, and donors, as needed
Monitor and track the financial, budgetary and reporting aspects of all globally implemented US-funded awards and programs funded by other US-based institutions and donors. Coordinate results, issues and resolutions with Head of Unit, donor focal points, IOM filed offices, and other internal units as applicable
Provide advice and guidance to the Project Managers and Resource Management Officers throughout the project cycle on compliance with IOM’s policies and procedures, especially in administration, finance and budgeting, and donor-specific requirements for locally managed projects
Prepare analytical financial reports on US funding trends, charts, and statistics
Coordinate with colleagues and provide guidance on financial compliance matters, as needed
Perform other financial, accounting, and administrative duties as may be assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finances, or related field with two years of relevant professional experience; or, Master's degree in above fields
Certified Public Accountant or Certified Internal Audit certifications, a plus
Experience in accounting, auditing, financial reporting, grants monitoring and budget tracking
Prior work experience with international humanitarian organizations, non-government or government institutions/organization in a multi-cultural setting is an advantage
Prior experience working on US-funded awards and contracts, a distinct advantage
Good knowledge of US government financial reporting requirements and applicable federal regulations related to grants; prior experience working with such frameworks is a distinct advantage
Knowledge of SAP, Oracle fusion, USG Payment Management System, International Public-Sector Accounting Standards desirable
Superior analytical and critical thinking skills
High competency in Microsoft Office applications e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, E-mail, Outlook; previous experience in SAP or Oracle Fusion is a distinct advantage
Attention to detail, ability to organize paperwork methodically
Discreet, details and clients-oriented, patient and willing to learn new things
Fluency in English is required (oral and written)
Company
IOM GLOBAL OFFICE WASHINGTON DC
stablished in 1951, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) is the leading intergovernmental organization in the field of migration and is committed to the principle that humane and orderly migration benefits migrants and society.
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