Maintain project physical filing system in the office as well as online document filing system

Liaise with the Finance Officer, BIOPAMA to organise project audits, carry out internal reviews of cost project expenditure, and arrange for the smooth conduct of internal and external audits in the country office, including the timely provision of required information.

As needed, assist the project administrator in preparing and processing payments.

Carry out any other financial and or administrative duties as assigned by the BIOPAMA Finance Officer.

Others;

Assist to develop capacity of non-finance staff on IUCN & relevant donor financial management guidelines, policies and procedures as may be required.

REQUIREMENTS

•  POSITION REQUIREMENTS: Education: University degree or diploma in accounting, finance, or Part CIS, ACCA, CIMA;

High proficient 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 is essential and French and/ or Portuguese is an 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 organisation’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;

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.at