Financial Analyst – Southern Africa Region
What We Can Achieve Together:
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 financial reporting, proposals, budget development, advanced financial 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 supports 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 Regional Finance Analyst and will be based in either Zambia or South Africa country office.
We’re Looking for You:
Prepares financial reports and analysis for Zambia and South Africa country programs that compare budgets to actual results, while recommending corrective action as appropriate.
Supports and proactively informs the 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 financials and other contractual requirements, accurate and timely reporting and timely close out of awards.
Lead the financial review of Zambia and South Africa programs during monthly and quarterly program review meetings, including quarterly budget reviews of revenues and expenditures.
Supports the Finance Manager, Budgeting and respective Country Directors on the fiscal year budgeting process. Developing the respective program budgets that address the needs of all stakeholders (Conservation, Finance, Operations and Development).
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 capacity for the respective Country Directors and Program Managers on budgeting, financial reporting, and monitoring tools.
Collaborate with conservation, development, and grants teams on budget development for funding proposals and fiscal program planning.
Collaborates with country 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 country staff on all financial matters, including TNC policies, procedures and guidelines and educate staff as required.
Ensures programmatic commitments, TNC policies and procedures, financial standards and legal requirements are met and managed for compliance to the respective countries.
Performs any other finance tasks deemed necessary for the smooth operations of the finance department.
What You’ll Bring:
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.
Full Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), Chartered Institute Management Accountants (CIMA), the Zambian Institute of Chartered Accountants (ZICA) or the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA).
Experience using accounting and financial reporting systems, workday system experience will be an added advantage.
Experience in manipulating, analyzing and interpreting data. Advanced expertise in Microsoft Excel & data analytics required. Experience in using DAX, SQL, VBA, or M language is an added advantage.
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.
This position requires a valid driver's license and compliance with TNC’s Auto Safety Program. Employees may not drive Conservancy-owned/leased vehicles, rental cars, or personal vehicles on behalf of the Conservancy if considered "high risk drivers." To learn more about the Auto Safety Program, visit the Auto Safety information page. Employment in this position will be contingent upon completion of a Vehicle Use Agreement, which may include a review of the prospective employee's motor vehicle record.
Salary Information:
Who We Are:
The Nature Conservancy’s mission is to protect the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world’s toughest challenges so that we can create a world in which people and nature thrive. We’re rooted in our mission and guided by our values, which include respect for all people, communities, and cultures. Whether it’s career development, flexible schedules, or a rewarding mission, there’s many reasons to love life inside TNC. Want a better insight to TNC? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube to hear stories from staff or visit Glassdoor.
One goal is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that all our colleagues around the globe feel a sense of belonging and that their unique contributions to our mission are valued. In addition to the requirements in our job postings, we recognize that people come with talent and experiences outside of a job and consider each applicant’s unique experience. Please apply – we’d love to hear from you. To quote a popular saying at TNC, “you’ll join for the mission, and stay for the people.”
What We Bring:
Since 1951, TNC has been doing work you can believe in. Through grassroots action, we have grown from a small non-profit into one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world. Thanks to more than 1 million members, over 400 scientists, and the dedicated efforts of our diverse staff and partners, we impact conservation around the world!
TNC offers competitive and comprehensive benefits packages tailored to the individual countries where we work. These may include health care benefits, retirement benefits, parental leave, paid time off, life insurance, and disability coverage as well as an employee assistance program and other life and well-being benefits. Learn more about our Benefits and Perks here.
We’re proud to offer a flexible work environment that supports the health and well-being of the people we employ.
Our recruiting process includes a rolling interview process to ensure we engage applicants in a timely manner. This means we may review applications in the order in which they are received. Once a strong candidate pool is identified, the role will be unposted. The timeline may vary depending on the expressed interest in the role, so we highly encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible.
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