Senior Finance Officer at the International Union for Conservation of Nature: Deadline: November 09,2022

Education;
Master’s Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Financial Management or related field with 5 years relevant work experience in a similar capacity OR A First Level University combined with relevant professional qualification in accounting – CPA, ACCA level II or CIMA with 5 years extensive experience in accounting, auditing, budget or finance
Extensive knowledge of use of ERP (NAV).
A Professional qualification like ACCA, CPA would be an added value.
Proficient with computer applications to include but not limited to Microsoft Excel, Word, outlook, accounting software,
Excellent speaking and written communication skills in English and working knowledge of Kiswahili and another AU/IUCN/Regional language would be an added advantage
Practical experience with financial management procedures focusing on finance, accounting, audit, disbursing, reporting and other financial controls
Knowledge of project management, especially with regard to project start-ups an added advantage
Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate (orally and in writing) complex issues and positions
Good analytical and drafting skills
Excellent leadership, inter-personal and teamwork skills to develop and maintain cooperative working relationships;
Result oriented person with attention to detail and accuracy
A ability to manage multiple tasks, work under pressure and meet deadlines while maintaining work relationships in the face of conflicting demands
Willingness to travel at short notice

Work Experience;
Proven experience of Five (5) years or more in accounting, auditing, budgets, daily book keeping, and treasury management in international organizations or NGOs with a project portfolio;
Very good knowledge and expertise of financial activities such as payments and records keeping and financial management.
Excellent Technical competence in using computer and MS Office applications (mainly MS Excel and MS Word) and e-banking applications
Service orientated and ability to work effectively with others across the organization

Language Proficiency;
Fluency in written in English, both written & spoken, and Kinyarwanda.
Knowledge of French is a plus.

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 members of the team understand objectives and desired measurable results.
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;
Excellent oral and written communication skills including ability to summarize complex donor programs;
Excellent interpersonal skills to interact effectively with all levels of staff and partners from diverse cultural backgrounds;
Capability to develop and implement effective strategies and tactics for accomplishing assigned duties.
Demonstrated ability to think critically and synthetically across fields and topics;
Strong ability to work independently and/or remotely, while maintaining productivity;
Demonstrated ability to work in team environments and cultivate productive partnerships across a diversity of stakeholders;
Ability to go beyond established procedures and models, propose new approaches which expand the range of projects;
Proven networking, team building, organizational and communication skills.
Clear commitment to fostering a culture of high performance and accountability, demonstrated in the ability to manage by results,
Sound judgment and decision-making skills:
Committed to continuous learning and proactive and mature attitude towards self-development;
Willingness to travel.