Finance Administrator

IUCN World Commission on Environmental Law; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking a finance support professional to assist with daily financial tasks, including processing invoices and managing accounts. The role requires strong organizational skills and proficiency in Excel, along with a commitment to diversity and inclusion. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a finance role.
• Excellent written and spoken English skills.

Responsibilities

• Processing purchase invoices and updating supplier accounts.
• Assisting with monthly bank reconciliations for global accounts.
• Supporting the finance team with various administrative tasks.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Multitasking

Communication

Tools

Excel

Job description

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES

This position will provide support across a wide range of finance tasks. The holder will assist the finance team in executing daily financial accounting functions at TRAFFIC International, as detailed below.

SPECIFIC DUTIES

Finance Support Duties

1. Processing purchase invoices, including matching them with purchase orders.
2. Updating supplier accounts and sending out remittance advices.
3. Checking and processing expense forms.
4. Updating PayPal donation records for TRAFFIC.
5. Managing the finance email account.
6. Supporting bank payment processes.
7. Assisting the Financial Services Officer (FSO) with monthly bank reconciliations for TRAFFIC's global bank accounts.
8. Supporting the FSO in raising sales invoices and fund requests.
9. Helping the finance team with timely submission and approval of timesheets and collating monthly project hours for approval by the Project Support Unit.
10. Archiving financial files and related information.
11. Analyzing credit card statements and collating supporting receipts.
12. Assisting the FSO in updating regional payment schedules and filing supporting documents.
13. Performing ad hoc administrative tasks as assigned by the finance team.
14. Undertaking any other duties appropriate to the grade, as determined from time to time by the Director of Operations.

REQUIREMENTS

1. Previous experience in a finance role.
2. Strong organizational skills, with experience in gathering, analyzing, and presenting accurate information.
3. Proficiency in computer skills, including Excel.
4. Ability to multitask and work effectively within a team.
5. Motivated, eager to learn, and capable of working independently when needed.
6. Excellent written and spoken English skills.
7. Legal right to live and work in the United Kingdom.
8. Commitment to promoting equality, valuing diversity, and working inclusively across the organization. We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including under-represented groups and candidates with disabilities, to foster change and contribute to our mission in sustainable trade of wild species.

APPLICATIONS

Applicants should apply online via the HR Management System by opening the vacancy announcement and clicking the "Apply" button.

Applicants will need to create an account and submit their profile information. Please note that applications will not be accepted after the closing date, which is midnight Swiss time (GMT+1 / GMT+2 during DST). Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

Additional job opportunities are available on the IUCN website: https://www.iucn.org/involved/jobs/