The Nature Conservancy Hiring for Manager – Finance & Administration at New Delhi, Delhi Full Time

Full Job Description
OFFICE LOCATION

New Delhi, India

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WHO WE ARE

This is an exciting time at The Nature Conservancy (TNC) as we are shifting our strategy for greater impact in the world, seeking to address some of the most complex challenges facing people and nature — issues such as climate change, conserving lands, waters, and oceans at unprecedented scale, providing food and water sustainably and helping make cities more resilient and sustainable.

Our Mission
TNC’s mission is to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends. Rather than viewing development – including economic growth – and conservation as contradictory goals, TNC works to demonstrate how nature has value for people and development and how nature can provide enormous economic benefit. TNC envisions a future where people and nature can flourish together.

Our Vision
A world where the diversity of life thrives, and people act to conserve nature for its own sake and its ability to fulfil our needs and enrich our lives.

The Conservancy Team
We achieve this through the dedicated efforts of our 3,800 diverse staff, including more than 600 scientists, all of whom support conservation in 76 countries and all 50 United States. We are striving to develop a workforce as diverse as the places where we work, and we have a deep commitment to diversity.

Organizational History
TNCC: TNC-The Nature Conservancy Centre (TNCC) is registered in India as a non-profit Section 8 company. TNCC also has 12A and 80G registration under the Income Tax Act. We are working on several key initiatives that are advancing environmental solutions for some of India’s most pressing challenges. We are working hard to demonstrate conservation results and achieve early “wins” that promote equitable economic development while conserving natural resources for people and nature. We aim to meet increasing demands for energy resources, water supply and food production with low environmental impact, and in a mind-set where nature is seen as a critical input to these key human needs. We do this by engaging governments, the private sector and civil society to ensure that conservation is a critical outcome in economic development. We address challenges to nature with the goal of promoting healthy lands and waters as well as climate mitigation and adaptation. We pursue a shared nature-people agenda and is working to demonstrate that conservation and development can be pursued in tandem. Visit https://www.tncindia.in/ to learn more.

WHAT WE CAN ACHIEVE TOGETHER

We seek a Manager Finance & Administration to provide highly specialized finance and administration-related services to a business unit. S/he manages core accounting, finance, and compliance activities. Manager Finance & Administration will work closely with senior leadership of the organisation and may also participate in critical meetings with donors, partners, Board and external key-stakeholders. The person will manage multiple high-value projects and collaborate with colleagues in India and abroad. The person will lead a team as well. The position administers and maintains finance and administrative activities in accordance with TNCC policies and procedures and best practices in financial/organizational management. S/he will respond to complex employee/management questions and problems based on advanced knowledge of the subject area and will leverage constructive and effective relationships with a wide range of staff, including senior management. The position is based in New Delhi and reports to Director of Finance & Operations. This is a 3-year position with possibility for renewal subject to performance and management decision.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Maintain Books of Accounts and other statutory records in accordance with the requirements of Companies Act, Income tax Act, GST, FERA and internal policies and procedures.
Facilitate strategic dialogues with senior-level stakeholders, to articulate vision, synthesize and plan of action, identify key issues, develop potential solutions, and implement plans to deliver targeted outcomes.
Lead Annual Planning & Budgeting Process for the TNCC.
Work closely with accounting team, Company Secretary, and legal counsel on legal and regulatory matters including filing of statutory returns and deposit of taxes within the stipulated time. Organise and facilitate board meetings of the organisation and maintain adequate records.
Direct or participate in negotiations for complex, high profile, or sensitive agreements. Support project teams in finalizing contracts and proposal. Review all contracts and proposals and sharing findings.
Lead new projects relating to system upgradation, internal processes, data security, time allocation, cashflow management, etc.
Manage and implement strategic initiatives with broad impact by collaborating with key stakeholders to enhance overall performance in accordance with short and long-term objectives.
Co-lead Annual Planning & Budgeting Process of the organisation. Work closely with Project Leads and Fundraising team on budgets for new proposals and projects.
Periodically review and revise financial guidelines and respond to the queries of employees relating to financial and travel policy.
Preform financial analysis, cashflow projections and prepare monthly financial MIS to be shared wit team members and/or global office.
Carry out due diligence/financial review of vendors, local organizations and monitor the financial reports.
Collaborate and provide the required financial information to other internal teams Development, Program, Human Resource and Admin.
Provide necessary guidance and support to others on basic finance and administration work, especially procurement, office management and safekeeping of assets.
May direct or participate in negotiations for complex, high profile, or sensitive agreements.
Any other project as assigned by the Director of Finance & Operations.
WHAT YOU’LL BRING

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree and 7 years related experience or equivalent combination, including 2 years in process management.
Experience developing and managing multiple cross-functional projects.
Experience with current and evolving technology and tools related to business process management.
Experience with organizational change management principles and techniques.
Experience working with cross-functional teams across multiple organizational levels; and
Experience negotiating complex agreements.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Chartered Accountant (CA) with 10-15 years of post-qualification experience in Accounting, Financial Reporting, Budgeting and Statutory Compliance.
Strong planning and multi-tasking skills.
Maintain confidentiality of frequently sensitive and emotionally charged information.
Ability to make strategic decisions based on analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgment.
Ability to train on and direct complex processes and procedures.
Ability to work in partnership with all levels of staff in a collaborative or advisory role to champion process-focused initiatives and implement plans to transition the organization to an improved state.
Effective communication skills via presentations, conversations, and documents.
Expert knowledge of current and evolving technology and tools related to business process management.
Proficiency in synthesizing complex data from multiple sources into a coherent and accurate summary.
Good knowledge of Excel and Tally software
ADDITIONAL JOB INFORMATION

Successful candidate will be hired on the payroll of TNC-The Nature Conservancy Centre (TNCC). TNC-The Nature Conservancy Centre (TNCC) is registered in India as a non-profit Section 8 company. TNCC also has 12A and 80G registration under the Income Tax Act. We are working on several key initiatives that are advancing environmental solutions for some of India’s most pressing challenges. We are working hard to demonstrate conservation results and achieve early “wins” that promote equitable economic development while conserving natural resources for people and nature. We aim to meet increasing demands for energy resources, water supply and food production with low environmental impact, and in a mind-set where nature is seen as a critical input to these key human needs. We do this by engaging governments, the private sector and civil society to ensure that conservation is a critical outcome in economic development. We address challenges to nature with the goal of promoting healthy lands and waters as well as climate mitigation and adaptation. We pursue a shared nature-people agenda and is working to demonstrate that conservation and development can be pursued in tandem. Visit https://www.tncindia.in/ to learn more.

APPLY NOW

To apply for job ID 53040, submit your materials online by using the Apply Now button at https://careers.nature.org/ by 11:59 PM IST on 8-March-2023. Need help applying? Visit our recruitment page or contact applyhelp@tnc.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 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.

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An attractive salary and benefits package is part of TNC’s value proposition to our employees. TNC strives to provide competitive pay and bases salaries on the geographic location of the role committing to being equitable across groups and providing hiring salary ranges when possible.

Since we support flexible and remote work for our employees, many positions have a flexible location within countries where we’re registered as a Non-government Organization and established as an employer. This may mean we’re unable to provide a hiring salary range in the posting for some of our positions. However, candidates invited to be part of our interview process will be provided their location specific range upon request.