We’re Looking for You:

The Payables Coordinator will work as part of a team within a business unit, coordinating tasks related to one or more functional activities. The payables Coordinator will be responsible for the following.

• Ensure timely review & approval of Invoice payments & expense reports in concur as per TNC policies, procurement procedures, compliance, accounting codes and supporting documents.
• Ensure timely classification of paid expense reports and generation of reports on trends to inform decision-making.
• Monitoring employees’ timely liquidation of Cash advances & ensuring compliance with 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 excellent service provision across the business unit
• Conduct capacity building of all staff to ensure all are competently using the financial systems for timely payments and reconciliation.
• Be willing to travel, work overtime, and work evenings and weekends as needed.
• Work environment involves only infrequent exposure to disagreeable elements and minor physical exertion and/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/or 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.