National Head of Resources Management

About the role

The National Head of Resources Management is responsible and accountable for managing the resources management functions in the IOM Bahrain Country Office. The post sits under the direct supervision of the Chief of Mission in Manama and works with the Regional Office, Headquarters and the Administrative Centres. Applications are open to internal and external candidates.

Key responsibilities

• Support the Resources Management Unit in financial, procurement, human resources and other administrative activities.
• Monitor and reconcile financial transactions and payments to staff and suppliers, and maintain financial records in the IOM ERP system in line with IOM financial regulations.
• Monitor budget versus actuals for the Regional Office or Country Office operations, review monthly payroll projectization results and review imprest accounts.
• Contribute to monthly accounts closure, budgets and accounting, financial, statistical and donor reports.
• Maintain a filing system for RMU documents and paid vouchers in PRISM, and validate travel authorisations, travel authorisation forms and expense claims before reimbursement.
• Give guidance on accounting and financial policies and procedures, manage the office asset inventory and oversee procurement (quotations, evaluations, purchase requisitions, orders and service agreements).
• Liaise with Regional Offices, Country Offices, MAC and PAC on financial and administrative matters and perform other assigned duties.

Required profile

• University degree in Accounting, Commerce or Business Administration with four years of relevant experience, or high school diploma with six years of experience.
• Professional certification as CA, CPA, CIMA or ACCA is an advantage.
• Experience in financial administration, accounting, budgeting, human resources, procurement and logistics.
• Experience in an international organisation is an advantage.
• Fluency in English (oral and written); Arabic is an advantage.

Required skills

• High computer literacy and good knowledge of MS Office, especially Excel.
• Knowledge of an ERP system and of IPSAS is an advantage; knowledge of ERP is highly desirable.