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Finance Officer - Financial Services
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BACKGROUND:
IUCN Kenya is seeking a high performing and qualified Finance Officer – Financial Services to support the Kenya and Regional Office team with the budgeting, payment procedures and financial reporting in compliance with both donor and IUCN policies and procedures.
The Finance Officer-Financial Services will perform the following duties;
Processing of Purchase invoices and reconciliation of supplier accounts
Posting accounting transactions to ERP Navision every month
Preparation of bank reconciliation statements
dEnsure reconciliation of staff accounts, monthly distribution of personal accounts statements to staff is done every month and balances agree with the Ledger
Ensure that fixed assets register agree with the Ledger, depreciation is charged on a monthly basis and is reconciled to the relevant balance sheet accounts
Management and coordination of the inter-company accounts
Posting of all Inter Company (IC) transactions and reconciling IC suspense account
Post all invoices for income other than project income every month
Process expense claims for cost center related expenses
Reconciliation of Balance Sheet accounts and completing monthly NAV checklist
Monthly Payroll reconciliation and staff time analysis
Prepare donor financial reports for assigned projects
Develop capacity of non-finance staff on IUCN & relevant donor financial management guidelines, policies and procedures
Carry out any other duties that may be assigned by supervisors from time to time.
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• POSITION REQUIREMENTS: Education; First degree in Accounting, Finance or related field Relevant professional qualification in accounting – CPA, ACCA level II, CIMA preferred. Working Knowledge of use of ERP-Navision. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite Work Experience; At least 3years work experience in similar capacity with a recognized regional or international development agency Language Requirements'; Good verbal and written communication skills in English. Knowledge of Kiswahili and another AU/IUCN/Regional language would be an added advantage. Core Competencies; Transparency: Able to build trust and contribute to informed and responsible decision making by carrying out the work of IUCN in a transparent manner; provides clear guidance to ensure that objectives and desired measurable results are understood by members of the team. Inclusiveness: Understands and accepts cultural diversity, and provide a tolerant, positive and supportive working environment that fosters respect for diversity, demonstrates ability to work in a multicultural, multi ethnic environment and to maintain effective working relations with people of different nationalities and cultural backgrounds. Professionalism: Promote the organization’s interests, objectives and values in a diligent and professional manner. Accountability: Takes responsibility of individual and collective actions, promotes the IUCN One Programme approach. Functional competencies; Adheres to IUCN ESARO core values of Transparency, Inclusiveness, Professionalism and Accountability; Maintains High personal integrity and confidentiality Result oriented person with attention to detail and accuracy Ability to manage multiple tasks, work under pressure and meet deadlines while maintaining work relationships in the face of conflicting demands Excellent relationship management and communication skills with the ability to work in a dynamic team environment A confident and positive attitude with excellent cultural awareness and sensitivity Willingness to travel A self-starter who requires minimum supervision Committed to continuous learning and proactive and mature attitude towards self-development; |
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