Director of Finance, Africa

The Finance Director Africa will be accountable for meeting the long and short-range strategic financial and business priorities of the Africa Program They will manage strategic initiatives through collaboration with stakeholders in order to enhance performance in accordance with short and long-term objectives. They will partner with the Africa Leadership Team, Africa Management Team, Regional staff and Global staff in creating and managing strategic plans and the related financial models and budget tracking.  The role will report to the Regional Managing Director Africa and will supervise all finance Staff.  The role will be based in either Kenya, Tanzania, South Africa, Zambia, Gabon or Angola.  Occasional travel is required.

We’re looking for someone with strong experience leading a diverse, multi-disciplinary team to serve as a Finance subject matter expert on our team. The ideal candidate should have exceptional communication and collaboration skills and experience designing, organizing, and directing complex projects. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the ongoing mission of conservation by directing and shaping the work of our Finance and Operations team.  

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction and leadership for all finance functions for the Africa Program and TNC Africa related entities.

• Responsible for the financial management and fiscal sustainability of the Africa Program.

• Oversee the day-to-day functional activities and personnel in the Africa Program’s Accounting, Treasury, Audit and Compliance, budgeting, and reporting areas.

• Manage complex programs and projects and develop practices and processes to improve finance operational efficiency and effectiveness.

• Facilitate and lead strategic dialogues with senior-level stakeholders, identify key issues, requirements, operating efficiencies to develop actionable solutions.

• Co-lead the fiscal year budgeting process, ensuring the accuracy of budgets and their completion within set deadlines with a focus on developing budget templates, alignment to proposed activities, and staffing plans as well as ensuring requisite cost recovery.

• Prepare and present financial analysis and management report to the TNC Leadership Teams, and the Africa Council.

• Responsible for managing, maintaining, and reporting financial information, and monitoring management controls and processes to ensure compliance with TNC policies and procedures, relevant legal and regulatory frameworks, and financial/management best practices.

• Serve as the sponsor for the enhancement of financial function and tools used by the Africa program. They will manage priority vendor relationships.

• Ensure programmatic commitments, TNC policies and procedures, financial standards and legal requirements are met and managed for ethical compliance

• Work closely with central finance for TNC wide initiatives and compliance needs

• Manage the development and implementation of a strategic, integrated, and collaborative approach to maximize success, including organizing communications.

• Provide consultation, guidance, and oversee training programs related to the Business Unit.

• Over 10 years of progressive experience leading Finance functions at a senior leadership level within international NGOs or multinational organizations, with regional or global operations in Africa.

• Advanced Accounting or Finance degree and professional certification.

• Experience conceiving, developing, and managing multiple projects and strategic goals.

• Management experience of a large multidisciplinary team, including planning and delivering budgetary responsibilities

• Experience in developing and presenting business strategy, marketing, and financial plans.

• Experience generating financial reports and analyzing and interpreting data.

• Experience developing and administering departmental budget or equivalent.

• Experience working in a large, complex organization.

• Experience handling confidential information.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Non-profit GAAP accounting experience.

• Experience in developing and enhancing diversity and inclusion recruitment, retention, and workplace culture.

• Multi-lingual skills, multi-cultural and/or cross-cultural experiences are appreciated.

• Advanced understanding of financial best practices in non-profit management.

• Persuasive and effective communication via presentations, conversations, and documents.

• Experience managing a geographically dispersed team.

• Expert knowledge of current and evolving trends in finance

• Proficiency in synthesizing materials from multiple sources into a coherent and accurate summary.

• Proficiency in working independently as well as jointly with colleagues on a team

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

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 includes a Commitment to Diversity and Respect for People, Communities, and Cultures. Whether it’s career development, flexible schedules, or a rewarding mission, there’s lots of reasons to love life #insideTNC. Want a better insight to TNC? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube or on Glassdoor. 

Our 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. We know we’ll only achieve our Mission by hiring and engaging a diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we work. In addition to the requirements in our postings, we recognize that people come with talent and experiences outside of a job. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and a culture of inclusion! Please apply – we’d love to hear from you. To quote myriad TNC staff members, “you’ll join for our mission, and you’ll stay for our 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.

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.

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

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