Payables Coordinator at The Nature Conservancy

The Payables Coordinator will support TNC Africa operations in the following functions: timely review and approval of invoices & expense reports in concur, review & approval of travel cash advance requests and timely liquidation. The position ensures compliance with TNC policies and procedures and best practices in Operational financial management. The role reports to the Operations Manager-Africa Region and works closely with the operations, Human Resources, and Finance Team. The position will be based at either of the TNC Africa offices in Angola, Gabon, Kenya, South Africa, Tanzania, or Zambia.

We’re Looking For You

The Payables Coordinator will work as part of a team within a business unit, coordinating tasks related to one or more functional activities. The payables Coordinator will be responsible for the following.

• Ensure timely review & approval of Invoice payments & expense reports in concur as per TNC policies, procurement procedures, compliance, accounting codes and supporting documents.
• Ensure timely classification of paid expense reports and generation of reports on trends to inform decision-making.
• Monitoring employees’ timely liquidation of Cash advances & ensuring compliance with TNC cash advance policy.
• Approve cash advance requests in concur ensuring all requests are well-supported and in compliance with TNC policies.
• Liaise with supervisors for timely approval of official expenses
• Provide effective supervision of Operations Officers and excellent service provision across the business unit
• Conduct capacity building of all staff to ensure all are competently using the financial systems for timely payments and reconciliation.
• Be willing to travel, work overtime, and work evenings and weekends as needed.
• Work environment involves only infrequent exposure to disagreeable elements and minor physical exertion and/or strain.

What You’ll Bring

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field and four years of related experience or equivalent.
• Professional Accounting Qualification CPAK/ ACCA or equivalent
• Supervisory experience
• Experience using accounting and financial reporting systems (ERPs).
• Experience negotiating agreements.
• Experience supervising staff, interns, and/or volunteers.
• Excellent analytical and quantitative skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated a high level of integrity and trust.
• Experience working with a wide range of people, such as the Board of Directors, Donors, Volunteers, and/or all levels of staff.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams.

Desired Qualifications

• Over 7 years’ experience working in accounting or finance and processing financial payments in an International NGO
• Experience supporting financial operations for multiple countries across Africa
• Experience in Supply Chain and procurement
• Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experiences are appreciated.
• Ability to manage and implement complex processes and diverse activities.
• Ability to work in partnership with others in a collaborative role.
• Advanced knowledge of current and evolving technology utilized by the program.
• Demonstrated ability to conceive and write creatively for various audiences.
• Proficiency in interpreting guidelines and manipulating, analyzing, and interpreting data.
• Strong organization, planning, and problem-solving skills.
• Successful experience implementing strategic program goals.

Salary Information

This position may be based in any country in Africa where TNC has an established entity, ( Kenya, Tanzania, Zambia, South Africa, Angola or Gabon taking into consideration legal restrictions, such as non-national ratios and immigration processing times.

No visa sponsorship is available for this position

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 a competitive, comprehensive benefits package including health care benefits, flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) plan with an 8% employer match, parental leave, accrued paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, other life and work well-being benefits. Learn more about our Benefits and Perks here.

We’re proud to offer a flexible work environment that supports of 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.

The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to equal employment opportunity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of all backgrounds, beliefs, and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization 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.

The successful applicant must meet the requirements of The Nature Conservancy's background screening process.

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