The Nature Conservancy
Job Title: Financial Analyst, Africa Region
Job Title: Financial Analyst, Africa Region
Job Family: Finance & Accounting
Job Number: 600005
FLSA Status: Exempt
Basic Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree and 5 years related experience in
finance/accounting, business, or equivalent combination.
- Experience with Oracle systems and relational
databases.
- Experience in developing, directing and managing multiple
projects.
- Experience implementing strategic program goals.
- Fluency in foreign language(s) (if required).
Essential Functions:
The Financial Analyst, Africa Region will perform financial analysis for the Region’s program management team and senior leadership, including preparation of financial reports for each Regional program that compare estimates to actual results, and recommend corrective action as appropriate.
They will also be responsible for
working with the conservation, philanthropy and External Affairs teams on
budget development for annual planning and funding proposals, generating
periodic internal and external reports for field and/or management use, and
assisting in developing and implementing appropriate systems, policies and
procedures related to financial reporting and analysis for the Africa
Region.
S/he will serve as a resource to
staff on financial matters, policies, procedures, guidelines, and educate staff
as required.
The Financial Analyst will work
collaboratively with other members of the operations team to ensure that
financial management processes in the field complement and support project
outcomes, and where necessary design financial management tools and processes
that facilitate this.
This position reports to the Director
of Finance & Operations, Africa Region and may supervise several
administrative and finance support positions.
Required Knowledge/Skills:
Required Knowledge/Skills:
- At least 5 years related experience in
finance/accounting, business, or equivalent combination.
- MBA and/or CPA preferred.
- Excellent analytical and quantitative skills.
- Supervisory experience.
Complexity/Problem Solving:
- Work is diversified and may not always fall under
established practices and guidelines.
- Design, implement and direct multiple complex projects,
setting and meeting deadlines and ensuring program accountability.
- Resolves complex issues independently within program
area. Experiments to find creative solutions and cultivates the
ideas of others to identify potential solutions.
- Acts as a resource to others to solve problems.
Discretion/Latitude/Decision-Making:
- Acts independently within broad program goals.
Work checked through consultation and agreement with others rather than by
directives of superiors.
- Makes decisions based on analysis, experience and
judgment.
- Decisions may have program-wide impact and may bind the
organization financially or legally.
Responsibility/Oversight –Financial
& Supervisory:
- May supervise administrative and professional staff
with responsibility for performance management, training, and development.
- May serve as a team leader for assigned projects and
coordinate the work of others.
- Ensure that program complies with TNC policies and
procedures and external (GAAP) requirements.
- Gain cooperation from individuals or groups over whom
there is no direct authority in order to accomplish program goals.
- Responsibility and accountability for meeting
departmental strategic goals and objectives.
Communications/Interpersonal
Contacts:
- Work with and communicate with a wide range of people –
the public, upper management, and partners including financial/legal
advisors. Work in partnership with other in a collaborative or
advisory role.
- Solicit program support through clear written
communications, including proposal writing and other written materials.
Working Conditions/Physical Effort:
- Work is performed in a typical office setting.
- Willingness to work long hours as required.
- Work effectively with demanding constituents.
How to Apply:
To apply for this position, please
submit a resume/CV and cover letter to Africa@tnc.org subject line: FINANCIAL
ANALYST, AFRICA REGION.
Applications must be submitted by
Friday, June 7th, 2013 to be considered.
The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer
The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer