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Temporary Finance Assistant - Financial Services
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The Temporary Finance Assistant, Financial Services is a financial administration role in terms of ensuring total compliance with IUCN policies. The overall objective of this position is to provide effective support to the ESARO Finance department in an effective, transparent and legally appropriate manner in conformity with IUCN -ESARO policies and best practice and standards.
The Temporary Finance Officer-Financial Services will perform the following duties:
Processing and posting of Purchase invoices (PPI)
Processing expense claims for the Administration staff
Posting processed payments on a weekly basis
Preparation of bank reconciliation statements
Processing Wasaa transactions
Reconciliation of vendor Accounts (Staff accounts and Suppliers)
Posting of all Inter Company (IC) transactions
Reconciliation and coordination of the inter-company accounts
Reconciliation of Balance Sheet accounts and file in J drive
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 5 years 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 Competencie;s 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 provides a tolerant, positive and supportive working environment that fosters respect for diversity, demonstrates ability to work in a multicultural, multiethnic 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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