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Finance Assistant

Vacancy #:   2630
Unit:   ESARO - Forests, Landscapes and Livelihoods-RW
Organisation:   International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
Location:   Eastern and Southern Africa Regional Office, Nairobi, Kenya
  IUCN GARISSA PROJECT OFFICE. POSITION IS OPEN TO APPLICANTS BASED IN GARISSA COUNTY ONLY
Reporting to:   Programme Officer,BDR Kenya Project
Work percentage:   100%
Grade:   A2
Expected start date:   01 October 2017
Type of contract:   Fixed-term (9 months)
Closing date:   18 September 2017
BACKGROUND
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Finance Assistant will perform the following duties:
a)Handle petty cash disbursement and prepare documents for replenishment
b)Receiving and validating all expense claims, petty cash, travel claims e.t.c
c)Arrange for cash withdraws on the basis of duly approved requisitions
d)Preparation of payments by ensuring that all the supporting documents are attached
e)Receipting and banking and ensure a regular monitoring of bank balances
f)Reconciliation of balance sheet accounts including bank reconciliation IUCN-Garissa account
g)Printing and distribution of income and expenditure reports to supervisor
h)Assist with preparation of donor financial reports
i)Maintain Fixed Assets Register
j)Filing of accounting documents
k)Carry out any other relevant related duties that may be assigned from time to time.
REQUIREMENTS
  • A Bachelor degree in Finance, business management, accounting or related fields

• Progress towards attaining a professional accounting qualification such as CPA or ACCA

• A minimum of at least three (3) years relevant work experience in national, international organization or an embassy. Working knowledge of Accounting Package using Microsoft Navision is an added advantage

• Oral and written proficiency in English and Kiswahili required. This position is based in Garissa and its environs - knowledge and understanding of the local dialect will be an added advantage

• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work with multiple institutions and in a team with minimum supervision.

• High personal integrity and confidentiality

• Ability to consistently meet scheduled deadlines

• Experience in working in the project sites is an added advantage

• Adheres to IUCN ESARO core values of Transparency, Inclusiveness, Professionalism and Accountability
APPLICATIONS

Applicants are requested to apply online through the HR Management System, by opening the vacancy announcement and pressing the "Apply" button.

Applicants will be asked to create an account and submit their profile information. Applications will not be accepted after the closing date. The vacancy closes at midnight, Swiss time (GMT+1 / GMT+2 during Daylight Saving Time, DST). Please note that only selected applicants will be personally contacted for interviews.

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