The Financial Analyst provides highly specialized financial & accounting-related services to the Africa Region Program.
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. S/he has a high level of expertise in his/her area(s) of specialization of reporting, proposals, analysis and systems innovation. S/he 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 his/her specialty area. S/he responds to complex operational and employee/management questions and problems based on advanced knowledge of the subject area with solutions.
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Demonstrated 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.
The Nature Conservancy offers competitive compensation, 401k or savings-plan matching for eligible employees, excellent benefits, flexible work policies and a collaborative work environment. We also provide professional development opportunities and promote from within. As a result, you will find a culture that supports and inspires conservation achievement and personal development, both within the workplace and beyond.