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IOM Seeks Compliance Officer in Erbil, Iraq

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is seeking a highly qualified and experienced Compliance Officer to join its team in Erbil, Iraq. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the effective implementation of IOM’s administrative control procedures, coordinating external auditing exercises, and reviewing internal controls.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct regular spot-checks of documents to ensure compliance with IOM rules and regulations
  • Ensure the quality of responses on the Compliance Control Self-Assessment Tool (CCSAT) for IOM Iraq and coordinate with relevant departments to timely respond and clear any issues
  • Review and make recommendations to the Head of Resources Management on internal control mechanisms in IOM Iraq
  • Review PRISM roles of all IOM Iraq staff, advise on conflicting roles, and make recommendations
  • Report concerns and issues related to non-compliant programs to the Head of Resources Management

Requirements:

  • Master’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Accounting 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), certified public accountant (CPA), Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), or Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) is a distinct advantage

Experience:

  • Experience supervising the development and implementation of administrative control procedures, coordinating external auditing exercises
  • Experience in management, humanitarian, and complex project implementation, liaison with governments and international agencies is an advantage
  • Previous experience working in an international organization and knowledge of the UN is essential

Skills:

  • Excellent writing, communication, and negotiation skills
  • Knowledge of IOM finance, procurement, and HR procedures and rules
  • Strong familiarity with IOM administrative and financial management, accounting, budget monitoring, cash management, and internal control procedures
  • High level of computer literacy, particularly in computerized accounting systems and software

Language:

  • Fluency in English is required; proficiency in Arabic or Kurdish is an advantage

How to Apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via IOM’s e-Recruitment system, PRISM, by September 21, 2022. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

For more information, please refer to www.iom.int/recruitment.