POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Education;
University degree or Advanced diploma in accounting, finance, or Part CIS, ACCA, CIMA.
High proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Work Experience;
Minimum of three years working experience in a similar role in the NGO/development sector.
Experience of working with Enterprise Resource Planning software will be an advantage. Exposure to/ familiarity with Microsoft Dynamic NAV ERP system will be a distinct advantage.
A good understanding of accounting principles and experience in developing, monitoring, and reporting on budgets

Language Requirements:
Fluency in written and spoken English.

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 for individual and collective actions, promotes the IUCN One Programme approach.

Functional competencies;
Highly motivated and results-oriented individual
Exceptional attention to detail
Ability to work independently and as part of a larger team
Excellent interpersonal skills and a strong team player with proven communication and diplomacy with the ability to work effectively with multicultural and multidisciplinary teams
Sound organizational skills and ability to prioritize and deliver assignments as required and ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines.
Commitment to continuous learning and proactive and mature attitude towards self-development.
Strong analytical capabilities and a high level of Morning and attention to detail
Able to travel when required.