New Job Opportunity at The Nature Conservancy (TNC), Financial Analyst – Africa Region
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Job ID 50445
Full/Part Time Full-Time
Regular/Temporary Regular
OFFICE LOCATION
- This position will be based in any of the TNC offices in Tanzania or Kenya.
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A LITTLE ABOUT US
Founded
in 1951, the Nature Conservancy is a global conservation organization
dedicated to conserving the lands and waters on which all life depends.
Guided by science, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our
world’s toughest challenges so that nature and people can thrive
together. We are tackling climate change, conserving lands, waters and
oceans at unprecedented scale, providing food and water sustainably and
helping make cities more sustainable. One of our core values is our
commitment to diversity. Therefore, we strive for a globally diverse and
culturally competent workforce. Working in 72 countries, including all
50 United States, we use a collaborative approach that engages local
communities, governments, the private sector, and other partners. To
learn more, visit www.nature.org or follow @nature_press on Twitter.
The
Nature Conservancy Africa program follows a holistic approach to
protect vital lands and waters, transform the way natural resources are
used and managed and inspire to equip others to contribute to the shared
vision of a healthy and sustainable future for Africa’s lands, waters,
wildlife and people. We use a collaborative approach that engages local
communities, governments, the private sector, and other partners. To
learn more, visit www.nature.orq or follow @nature press on Twitter
YOUR POSITION WITH TNC
The Financial Analyst provides highly specialized financial & accounting-related services to the Africa Region Program.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The
Financial Analyst provides highly specialized services in one or more
of the following functions: proposal budget development; financial
analysis and reporting; support and design field financial management
processes; accounting; management controls and reporting; or similar
financial activities for the Africa Region Business Unit. Exemplifies a
high level of expertise in area(s) of specialization of reporting,
proposals, analysis and systems innovation. Administers and maintains
finance/accounting activities in accordance with TNC policies and
procedures and best practices in financial/organizational management.
The Financial Analyst provides assistance to all levels of personnel in
their specialty area. Responds to complex operational and
employee/management questions and problems based on advanced knowledge
of the subject area with solutions. The financial Analyst will report to
the Finance Manager, Africa region. This position will be based in any
of the TNC offices in Tanzania or Kenya.
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RESPONSIBILITIES AND SCOPE
- Prepares
financial reports and analysis for programs that compare budgets to
actual results, while recommending corrective action as appropriate. - Supports
and proactively informs leadership team on overall performance of the
program and projects revenue, expenditure, cash and net asset position. - Supports
program managers by monitoring and reporting on the spending rates of
restricted and unrestricted funding to ensure proper burn rates are
sustained. - Leads the management of private awards, ensuring
compliance with donor financial and other contractual requirements,
accurate and timely reporting and timely close out of awards. Serve as
the regional primary point of contact for private awards managed by TNC
global teams. - Lead the financial review of programs during
quarterly program review meetings. Present program financial performance
using Power BI reporting tool, highlight performance from revenue and
expenditure perspective, awards spending, identify and discuss areas for
attention and action with program managers. - Supports the
Finance Manager, Director of Finance and Operations and partner with
Conservation Director on fiscal year budgeting process. - Develops
an annual program budget template that addresses the needs of all
stakeholders (Conservation, Finance, Operations and Development),
consolidate the program budgets and present analysis of program budgets
on Planned expenditure, Revenue and Surplus/Deficit positions for
presentation to the budget committee. - Monitors budgets and lead the mid-year budget review process in order to maintain realistic revenue and expenditure estimates.
- Manage
private awards grants out portfolio for grants <$300,000 in collaboration with Finance Specialist and supervises the Finance specialist. Supervise the drafting and review of all private awards grants out, ensure grants out processes and procedures are followed, the right templates are used and where applicable legal reviews are provided. - Ensures Indirect Cost is fully recovered from all
public and private awards and transferred to relevant General &
Administrative projects prior to year-end close. - Builds program managers’ capacity on budgeting, financial reporting, and monitoring tools.
- Collaborates
with conservation, development, external affairs and grants teams on
budget development for funding proposals and fiscal program planning. - Collaborates
with operations team members to ensure financial management processes
in the field complement and support project outcomes, and where
necessary, design financial management tools & processes that
facilitate strong control environments. - Serves as a resource to
staff on budgeting and financial matters, policies, procedures,
guidelines and educate staff as required. - Works toward meeting
the strategic priorities of the program by developing and coordinating
tactics for approved plans and completing day-to-day tasks. - Ensures
programmatic commitments, TNC policies and procedures, financial
standards and legal requirements are met and managed for compliance. - Reinforces consistency in the organization’s policies and procedures and provides support related to relevant field.
- May participate in complex negotiations.
- Reports to Finance Manager, Africa Region, and provides interval updates on activities.
- Performs any other finance tasks deemed necessary for the smooth operations of the finance department.
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s
Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field
and 4 years’ related experience or equivalent combination. - Professional certification such as a CPA or ACCA.
- Experience using accounting and financial reporting systems.
- Experience in manipulating, analyzing and interpreting data. Advanced expertise in Microsoft Excel required.
- Experience with complex relational databases. Knowledge of Microsoft’s Power BI application is preferred.
- Experience in full cost budgeting.
- Experience in supporting multiple projects in various locations and/or countries.
- Experience with innovations in financial systems and tools.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Excellent analytical and quantitative skills.
- Multi-lingual skills and/or multi-cultural experience appreciated.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong capacity building, organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Knowledge of current trends in budgeting, financial reporting and analysis.
- Demonstrated use of modern technology in providing financial solutions.
- Demonstrated high level of integrity and trust.
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To apply for job ID 50445, submit your materials online by using the Apply Now button at https://careers.nature.org/. Need help applying? Visit our recruitment page or contact applyhelp@tnc.org.
The
Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to
diversity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best
advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of diverse
backgrounds, beliefs and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to
create an inclusive organization that reflects our global character is a
priority and we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors,
religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status,
sexual orientation, gender identity, military, protected veteran status
or other status protected by law.
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TNC
is committed to offering accommodations for qualified individuals with
disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application process. If
you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please send
a note to applyhelp@tnc.org with Request for Accommodation in the subject line.
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