Project Officer - Finance

IUCN World Commission on Environmental Law; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An international environmental organization in Cambridge is seeking a candidate with project accounting experience and advanced Excel skills. The role requires fluency in English and the ability to work independently under pressure while coordinating with a global team. Applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. This position offers a dynamic work environment with occasional global travel.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in project accounting and financial management.
• Ability to work independently with remote oversight.
• Relevant experience in project support for Government Aid Agency projects.

Skills

Intermediate to advanced Excel skills

Strong organizational and communication abilities

Fluency in written and oral English

Education

University degree (preferred)

Accredited finance training (e.g. AAT)

Job description

Requirements

• Ideally educated to a university degree level, although not required
• Accredited finance training (e.g. AAT)
• Proven track record in project accounting, reporting and financial management
• Strong MS Office skills with focus on intermediate to advance Excel skills
• Fluency in written and oral English required
• Strong organizational and communication abilities, including attention to detail
• Ability to work independently with remote oversight and under pressure and to set own work priorities as appropriate and a capacity to meet deadlines.
• A willingness and ability to travel globally, occasionally to less developed countries and remote locations.
• Ability to work as part of a global team – occasional communications outside of regular office hours may be required due to coordination across time zones
• Be eligible to live and work in the UK without a work sponsored visa.
• Relevant experience in project support for Government Aid Agency projects and in particular USAID, DFID, GIZ, European Commission, DEFRA would be very welcome

Applications

Applicants are requested to apply online through the HR Management System, by opening the vacancy announcement and pressing the "Apply" button.

Applicants will be asked to create an account and submit their profile information. Applications will not be accepted after the closing date. The vacancy closes at midnight, Swiss time (GMT+1 / GMT+2 during Daylight Saving Time, DST). Please note that only selected applicants will be personally contacted for interviews.

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