Finance Officer - Grants at Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR)

Requirements

•  Bachelor's degree in accounting with at least 5 years of relevant experience
•  CPA
•  Experience in financial and accounting services
•  Experience in project or cost accounting
•  Fluent in written and spoken English
•  Experience with an ERP, familiarity with Agresso Unit 4 and Vision XL is an advantage
•  Strong computer skills in word processing, database and other relevant office applications.
•  Strong analytical skills
•  Competent in personal organization and priority setting, with the ability to work efficiently under time pressure and manage multiple priorities.
•  Has initiative, capable of working independently, and an effective team player.
•  Good interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with people in a multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural environment.
•  Experience working with a wide and diverse network of groups and individualsAbility to work with minimum supervision

Education, knowledge and experience

•  Bachelor's degree in accounting with at least 5 years of relevant experience. CPA

Personal attributes and competencies

•  Competent in personal organization and priority setting, with the ability to work efficiently under time pressure and manage multiple priorities Has initiative, capable of working independently, and an effective team player. Good interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with people in a multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural environment. Experience working with a wide and diverse network of groups and individuals Ability to work with minimum supervision

Terms and conditions

•  This is a Locally Recruited position. The initial appointment will be for two (2) years, inclusive of a six-month probationary period, with the possibility of extension contingent upon performance, continued relevance of the position and available resources.