INSITE Ambiental on behalf of The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is looking for:

SENIOR FINANCE / ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST

A LITTLE ABOUT US

Founded in 1951, the Nature Conservancy is a global conservation organization dedicated to conserving the lands and waters on which all life depends. Guided by science, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world’s toughest challenges so that nature and people can thrive together. We are tackling climate change, conserving lands, waters and oceans at unprecedented scale, providing food and water sustainably and helping make cities more sustainable.  One of our core values is our commitment to diversity. Therefore, we strive for a globally diverse and culturally competent workforce. Working in 72 countries, including all 50 United States, we use a collaborative approach that engages local communities, governments, the private sector, and other partners. To learn more, visit www.nature.org or follow @nature_press on Twitter. TNC has systems thinking as a core competence and takes a system transformation approach to drive conservation results at a scale and urgency that the planet requires. In Latin America our business model is to drive a systems transformation process through a platform approach in selected geographies at an appropriate scale to address the major conservation priorities of the region. In Brazil those geographies are the Mantiqueira region in the Atlantic Forest, the Araguaia Basin in the Cerrado and the State of Pará in the Amazon.

YOUR POSITION WITH TNC

The Senior Finance/Accounting Specialist provides highly specialized finance/accounting-related services to the Finance department in Brazil Business Unit (BU).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The Senior Finance/Accounting Specialist is responsible for the Financial area, including Accounts Payable, Treasury and oversight of the Accounting Vendor. Provides highly specialized services in one or more of the following functions: financial analysis and reporting; financial management; treasury; accounting; auditing; grants administration, management controls and reporting; or similar financial activities for a department or business unit. They have a high level of expertise in their area(s) of specialization. The position administers and maintains finance/accounting activities in accordance with TNC policies and procedures and best practices in financial/organizational management. The Senior Finance/Accounting Specialist provides assistance to all levels of personnel in their specialty area. They respond to complex employee/management questions and problems based on advanced knowledge of the subject area.

RESPONSIBILITIES & SCOPE

• Supervises Finance/Accounting team
• Reviews payments for compliance with internal procedures and for accuracy /completeness of the bank payment files
• Reviews tax calculations prior to payment (withholdings and expenses)
• Coordinates tax analysis with the experts (accounting vendor and Legal team)
• Reviews monthly accounting records prepared by the accounting vendor
• Prepares and/or reviews accounting reconciliations
• Prepares gap reconciliation of accounting records (local versus USGAAP)
• Preparing and/or reviews general ledger transactions and other financial reports (AP, payroll, cash receipts, bank fees etc.), as well as bank reconciliations
• Serve as liaison between Worldwide Office and the Business Unit to ensure compliance with internal and external financial and accounting policies and procedures
• Attend internal and external auditors providing information, documents and explanations as needed
• Control statutory documents to maintain current the mandatory certificates (work with the external vendor)
• Responsible and accountable for meeting overall department’s goals and objectives
• Responsible for analyzing and interpreting financial data
• Develops, maintains and implements financial processes, systems and procedures
• Works toward meeting the strategic priorities of the program by developing and coordinating tactics for approved plans and completing day-to-day tasks.
• Coordinates projects.
• 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.
• Work and communicate with a wide range of people, including the public, program leadership and vendors

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field and experience or equivalent combination.
• Multi-lingual skills (preferably English) and/or multi-cultural experience.
• Experience with relational databases.
• Technical experience with grants award accounting issues.
• Experience using accounting and financial reporting systems.
• Professional certification such as a CPA or CIA, or a candidate for same.
• Experience in manipulating, analyzing and interpreting data. Advanced expertise in Microsoft Excel

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS 

• Excellent analytical and quantitative skills.
• Non-profit accounting experience preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of current trends in specific field.
• MBA, CPA (or equivalent in Brazil, which is CRC) and/or CIA may be preferred.

ORGANIZATIONAL COMPETENCIES

If you are interested in this position please send your resume to: talentos@insiteambiental.com.br

Please refer to: SENIOR FINANCE in your email’s title.

Also you can find this position at TNC website: https://careers.nature.org/

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 all genders with diverse backgrounds, beliefs and cultures. 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 orientations, gender identities, military or veteran status or other status protected by law.

A INSITE Ambiental é uma empresa de serviços especializada em recolocação, aconselhamento de carreira e desenvolvimento profissional exclusivamente nas áreas ambientais, saúde e segurança e sustentabilidade. Atuamos em todo o Brasil para todos os níveis e perfis profissionais.