Finance Assistant

**OFFICE LOCATION**:
Santiago, Chile

LI-REMOTE

**WHO WE ARE**:
The mission of The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is to conserve the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we develop innovative, on-the-ground solutions to the world’s toughest environmental challenges so that people and nature can thrive. Our work is guided by our values, which include a commitment to diversity and respect for people, communities, and cultures. From a rewarding mission to career development and flexible schedules, there are many reasons to love life #insideTNC. Want to know more? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube to hear stories from staff or visit Glassdoor.

**WHAT WE CAN ACHIEVE TOGETHER**:
The Finance Assistant provides administrative finance and accounting support for the Southern Andes Business Unit. They provide a variety of accounting-related tasks including registering and payment of invoices, payroll processing, preparation and processing of accounting forms such as journal entries, verifying the accuracy and coding of journal entry transactions, maintenance of A/P, general ledger and vendor payments, and similar tasks.
Responsibilities include coordinating with local accountants in the correct and timely processing of payroll, preparing and processing Miscellaneous Bank Entries (MBEs), preparing cash receipts, coordinating, controlling and processing provider payment requests, as well as analyzing bank statements and preparing reconcilements.

**WE'RE LOOKING FOR YOU**:
Are you looking for work you can believe in? At TNC we strive to embody a philosophy of Work that You Can Believe In where you can feel like you are making a difference every day. We’re looking for someone with a desire to participate in and contribute to a diverse, multi-disciplinary team.

**WHAT YOU'LL BRING**:

- Associate's or Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field and 1-2 years' related work experience or equivalent combination.
- Experience in database management or producing reports, or in the use of automated systems or touch key calculator.
- Experience working with basic principles in accounting or in analysing financial figures
- Bi-lingual Spanish/English abilities are preferred (working level of reading and writing in English is needed).
- DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS- Strong attention to detail, accuracy in work product.
- Good oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to establish priorities and meet deadlines.
- Able to work independently but also function well as part of a team.

**WHAT WE BRING**:
Since 1951, TNC has been doing work you can believe in. Through grassroots action, we have grown from a small non-profit into one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world. Thanks to more than 1 million members, over 400 scientists, and the dedicated efforts of our diverse staff and partners, we impact conservation around the world

TNC offers competitive and comprehensive benefits packages tailored to the individual countries where we work. These may include health care benefits, retirement benefits, parental leave, paid time off, life insurance, and disability coverage as well as an employee assistance program and other life and well-being benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our Culture Tab on nature.org/careers.

We’re proud to offer a flexible work environment that supports the health and well-being of the people we employ.

**ADDITIONAL JOB INFORMATION**:
This is a fixed term contract: 18 month

**APPLY NOW**:
**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.

**_ The successful applicant must meet the requirements of The Nature Conservancy's background screening process._**

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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._