Senior Finance Officer

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/ commerce/ finance.

Experience

Minimum of 5 years’  professional experience in finance or accounting in the development sector.

5 years in a senior finance/supervisory role  within humanitarian or development programs, with proven experience in budget development and supervisory responsibilities.

Prior experience in NGO/INGO financial operations is required.

Experience managing UNICEF grants is an advantage.

Soft Skills:

Excellent leadership, interpersonal, communication and presentation skills, in engagement with staff and stakeholders.

Resolute and committed to achieving high-quality standards and striving for excellence.

Accurate and attentive to detail.

Good analytical thinking skills.

Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines.

Good organisational skills.

Flexibility to cope with unexpected situations.

Willingness and ability to perform other related duties as assigned.

A team player and have a desire to learn and be stretched into new areas of your profession.

Technical Skills:

Excellent negotiation and critical thinking skills.

Ability to use discretion when working with confidential documents and information Proven professionalism and ethical conduct.

Good organizational and writing skills.

Organized, Attention to details and cautious.

Ability to learn accounting software (e.g. QuickBooks

Proficiency in basic computer applications (MS Office).

Ability to be organised, meet deadlines,

Ability to work within a team.