Payables Coordinator, Africa

Join to apply for the Payables Coordinator, Africa role at The Nature Conservancy What We Can Achieve Together The Payables Coordinator will support TNC Africa operations by ensuring the timely review and approval of invoices and expense reports in Concur, reviewing and approving travel cash advance requests, and ensuring timely liquidation. The role ensures compliance with TNC policies and best practices in operational financial management. It reports to the Operations Manager‑Africa Region and works closely with Operations, Human Resources, and Finance teams. The position is based at one of the TNC Africa offices in Angola, Gabon, Kenya, South Africa, Tanzania, or Zambia. We’re Looking For You Ensure timely review and approval of invoice payments and expense reports in Concur according to TNC policies, procurement procedures, compliance, accounting codes, and supporting documents. Ensure timely classification of paid expense reports and generate reports on trends to inform decision‑making. Monitor employees’ timely liquidation of cash advances and ensure compliance with the 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 deliver excellent service across the business unit. Conduct capacity building of all staff to ensure competent use of the financial systems for timely payments and reconciliation. Be willing to travel, work overtime, and work evenings and weekends as needed. Work environment involves infrequent exposure to disagreeable elements and minor physical exertion 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 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. Equal Opportunity Employer The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr