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Financial Compliance Officer Opportunity at The Nature Conservancy

Position: Full-Time
Location: Arusha (Tanzania), Cape Town (South Africa), or Nairobi (Kenya)
Organization: The Nature Conservancy

About The Nature Conservancy

The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is a leading global environmental organization with a mission to safeguard the lands and waters that sustain all life. As a science-driven institution, TNC delivers innovative, practical solutions to complex conservation challenges, striving for a world where both nature and humanity flourish.

Deeply rooted in its values, TNC is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, fostering an environment where staff from all backgrounds feel a strong sense of belonging. Employees often note: "You come for the mission, and stay for the people." Learn more about life at TNC via the TNC Talent Playlist on YouTube or through Glassdoor.

The Africa Program adopts a holistic and collaborative approach, working with governments, local communities, businesses, and partners to protect essential ecosystems and promote sustainable resource management across the continent.

Your Role: What We Can Accomplish Together

TNC is seeking a Financial Compliance Officer to join its Africa Region team. This role will be instrumental in ensuring adherence to financial regulations, managing audit processes, and supporting financial compliance across operations in the region. The successful candidate will be based in Arusha, Cape Town, or Nairobi.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to TNC’s financial policies, legal regulations, and operational commitments.

• Lead coordination and execution of all audits — internal, external, country-specific, donor, tax, and statutory.

• Manage relationships with auditors, overseeing audit planning, implementation, and timely submission of reports.

• Review financial statements and audit reports to support regional operations.

• Promote a strong compliance culture, maintaining thorough documentation of financial transactions.

• Maintain an audit recommendation register, track implementation, and support closure of identified gaps.

• Conduct risk assessments, develop mitigation strategies, and support implementation across country programs.

• Partner with leadership to carry out control reviews, fraud investigations, and compliance assessments.

• Provide regular spot checks to ensure adherence to internal financial standards.

• Assist with reviews of journal entries and ensure documentation aligns with internal policies.

• Manage timely tax and statutory filings and other regulatory certifications for the region.

• Coordinate with accounting vendors, Finance Specialists, and Operations Administrators on all compliance-related tasks.

• Stay updated on changes to local government finance laws and tax regulations.

• Provide training and guidance to staff and partners on compliance, taxation, and regulatory updates.

• Collaborate with global finance teams to implement systemic improvements and new finance initiatives, including ERP rollouts.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related discipline with a minimum of 4 years’ relevant experience, or an equivalent combination.

• Proficiency with accounting software, financial reporting systems, and Microsoft Excel.

• Demonstrated ability to analyze, interpret, and manage financial data.

• Experience managing multiple projects across different countries or regions.

• Strong knowledge of not-for-profit financial regulations, taxation, grant compliance, and reporting standards.

• Certified professional qualification such as CPA, ACCA, CIA, or equivalent.

• Solid background in auditing and tax matters.

Preferred Qualifications

• Multi-lingual and/or experience working in multicultural environments.

• Advanced Excel expertise and excellent organizational skills.

• Previous experience in non-profit financial accounting.

• Outstanding communication and reporting skills.

• Demonstrated team collaboration and multitasking capabilities.

• Awareness of current trends in financial and regulatory landscapes.

• Fluency in a foreign language is a plus.

• Precision and attention to detail in handling complex financial issues.

Why Join Us

Since 1951, The Nature Conservancy has been at the forefront of global conservation efforts. With over 1 million members and 400+ scientists, TNC continues to make a significant impact in preserving biodiversity and advancing sustainability.

TNC offers competitive benefits tailored to each country, including health coverage, retirement plans, parental leave, paid time off, life and disability insurance, and wellness programs. Learn more about employee benefits on the Culture tab at nature.org/careers.

We value flexible working arrangements and a healthy work-life balance for all employees.

Application Process

To apply for Job ID 56504, submit your materials online via the following link:
TAP / CLICK HERE TO APPLY

Need assistance with your application? Visit our recruitment page or email: applyhelp@tnc.org

Equal Opportunity Commitment

The Nature Conservancy is an equal opportunity employer committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, cultures, religions, races, genders, sexual orientations, ages, and abilities. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities. To request accommodation, email: applyhelp@tnc.org with the subject line "Request for Accommodation."

TNC strives for pay equity and location-based salary transparency. Although salary ranges may not be included in every listing, candidates participating in interviews may request region-specific compensation details.