Finance Assistant, Biopama

2 weeks ago

Pretoria, South Africa International Union for Conservation of Nature Full time

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**Finance Assistant, BIOPAMA**:

Vacancy #:

6669
Unit:

ESARO - South Africa Conservation Areas and Species
Organisation:

International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
Location:

South Africa Country Office, Pretoria, South Africa
Reporting to:

Finance Officer, BIOPAMA
Work percentage:

100%
Grade:

A2
Expected start date:

02 January 2024
Type of contract:

Fixed-term (36 months with possibility of renewal)
Closing date:

12 December 2023
- BACKGROUND

THIS POSITION IS OPEN ONLY TO SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONALS OR THOSE WITH THE RIGHT TO WORK IN SOUTH AFRICA ON LOCAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

BACKGROUND:
The IUCN Eastern and Southern Africa Regional Office (ESARO) operates in twenty-four countries in the Horn of Africa, East Africa, Southern Africa and the Western Indian Ocean. The ESARO region is extremely rich in biodiversity with high number of endemic species and the largest remaining populations of iconic wildlife left on the continent. ESARO’s Programme focuses on biodiversity conservation through a diverse portfolio of projects and programmatic initiatives ranging from activities at the level of individual protected areas to shaping regional policy on biodiversity conservation. ESARO defines and delivers on its programmatic priorities in collaboration with IUCN members, commissions and other strategic partners. The Biodiversity Portfolio within the IUCN Eastern and Southern African region implements the Biodiversity and Protected Area Management Programme (BIOPAMA) in this region and is seeking support for finance management for BIOPAMA.

BIOPAMA is an EU-funded project that aims at improving the long-term conservation of biodiversity in Africa, the Caribbean and the Pacific Islands region and enhancing the capacity of existing institutions and networks involved in biodiversity conservation and protected area management. Regional Observatories and a Reference Information System were established during phase I (2012 - 2017) and in the second phase of BIOPAMA (2017 - 2023), the focus is on supporting the collation of Management Effectiveness and Governance information in the Eastern and Southern African region for decision-making as well as implementing action on the ground (through a grant-making mechanism) to achieve fair and effective protected and conserved areas.RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Finance Assistant will work with colleagues in the Finance Unit to ensure the smooth operations of the IUCN BIOPAMA project, and assist the IUCN ESARO Finance team in achieving the highest standards in accounting and financial reporting of activities in BIOPAMA.

DUTIES:
More specifically, the roles and responsibilities of the Finance Assistant are as follows:
Finance:
Implementing partners/Action Component grantee financial reporting and audits:
Maintain the tracking table for projects reporting deadlines, sending reminders to grantees
Review periodic interim and final financial reports, and support the grantees in correcting the reported data for processing.
Ensure that financial reports are supported by appropriate supporting documents (e.g. supporting documents for expenditures, timesheets, procurement and deliverables as prescribed by the EU reporting rules)
Assist the grantees in resolving any queries (e.g. correcting the reported data and submitting any missing documentation)
Ensure that all final reporting documents are uploaded by the grantees on the BIOPAMA AC Portal
Check that all expenditure reported is in line with the EU guidelines for the Action Component grants
Follow up with the grantees on the auditors’ queries
Organize and file supporting documents effectively and liaise with the BIOPAMA Finance Officer to ensure that the documents are complete
As needed, daily recording of accounting data into the accounting system for all transactions that are encompassed within the country and inter-company transactions.
As needed, and in conjunction with the Finance Officer, BIOPAMA ensure high quality financial data is entered into the NAV system by checking compliance with financial management principles and IUCN requirements
Maintain project physical filing system in the office as well as online document filing system
Liaise with the Finance Officer, BIOPAMA to organise project audits, carry out internal reviews of cost project expenditure, and arrange for the smooth conduct of internal and external audits in the country office, including the timely provision of required information.
As needed, assist the project administrator in preparing and processing payments.
Carry out any other financial and or administrative duties as assigned by the BIOPAMA Finance Officer.

Others;
Assist to develop capacity of non-finance staff on IUCN & relevant donor financial management guidelines, policies and procedures as may be required.
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