TUUNGANE FINANCIAL CONTROLLER

The Nature Conservancy
JOB DESCRIPTION:
JOB TITLE: TUUNGANE FINANCIAL CONTROLLER
JOB FAMILY:Finance & Accounting
JOB NUMBER:200034
SALARY GRADE:8
FLSA STATUS:Exempt
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
•Bachelor’s degree in finance/accounting and 5 years related experience or equivalent combination. 
•Experience with GAAP and fund accounting principles, practices and regulations.
•Technical experience with accounting/financial issues.
•Fluency in foreign language(s) (if required).
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Responsible for supporting all areas of finance for the Tuungane Program in Western Tanzania, a joint project between three organizations: The Nature Conservancy, Pathfinder International and the Frankfurt Zoological Society. Perform financial analysis, compare estimates to actual results, and recommend corrective action as appropriate for the joint program.  Generate periodic internal and external reports for the Tuungane program management team and Executive Committee as well as assist in developing and implementing appropriate systems, policies and procedures related to financial reporting and analysis. Serve as resource to staff on financial matters, policies, procedures, guidelines, and educate staff as required. Responsible for overseeing the processing, approval and reporting of financial transactions. This position is also responsible for managing the day-to-day office administration services for the Tuungane Program’s Kigoma and Buhingu offices. S/he may coordinate such activities as central administrative processes (facility management, telecommunications, general maintenance/repairs, central services, mailroom operations, central filing, telephone/public reception and/or printing) or maintaining office supplies, general purchasing requests, and general office duties. This position includes frequent interaction with all members within the organization as well as donors, vendors, and business relations.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:
•At least 5 years related experience or equivalent combination.
•MBA and/or CPA preferred
•Excellent analytical and quantitative skills
•Expert knowledge of   GAAP and understanding of fund accounting principles, practices and regulations.
•Technical expert on complex accounting/financial issues.
•Experience using and maintaining automated systems. 
•Strong organizational skills and accuracy, attention to detail and ability to multi-task.
COMPLEXITY/PROBLEM SOLVING:
•Duties may require non-routine analysis, research and follow-through.
•Design, implement, and direct multiple projects, setting deadlines and ensuring program accountability.
•Resolves complex issues independently within program area.  Cultivates the creative ideas of others, projecting potential outcomes.  Experiments to find creative solutions.  
•Acts as a resource to others to solve problems.  
DISCRETION/LATITUDE/DECISION-MAKING:
•Exercise independent judgment.  Work affords significant opportunity to act independently on assigned tasks. 
•Duties are performed under minimal supervision. 
•Makes sound decisions based on analysis, experience and judgment.  
RESPONSIBILITY/OVERSIGHT –FINANCIAL & SUPERVISORY:
•Financial responsibility may include working within a budget to complete projects, negotiating and contracting with vendors, assisting with budget development, and meeting fundraising targets.
•May serve as a team leader for assigned projects and coordinate the work of others.
•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 goals and objectives.
•Ensures that program complies with TNC policies and procedures and external requirements.
COMMUNICATIONS/INTERPERSONAL CONTACTS:
•Provide a leadership role in integrating financial management to support conservation objectives. 
•Excellent communication and presentation skills.
•Consistently demonstrate professional, positive, and approachable attitude/demeanor and discretion. Demonstrate sensitivity in handling confidential information.
•Provides a variety of information to staff and others to assist workflow throughout the organization.
WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL EFFORT:
•Work requires only minor physical exertion and/or strain.  Work environment involves only infrequent exposure to disagreeable elements.
•Willingness to travel and work flexible hours.
BENEFITS  
The Nature Conservancy offers competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and 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.  
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HOW TO APPLY  
To apply for this position, please submit a resume/CV and cover letter to Africa@tnc.org subject line: TUUNGANE FINANCIAL CONTROLLER. 
Applications must be submitted by Monday March 31st, 2014.
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