Payables Officer- Luanda, Angola

The Payables Officer is responsible for managing the organization’s accounts payable processes to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant payments to vendors, contractors, and staff. This role supports financial integrity through diligent verification, documentation, and reconciliation of payments, while maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.  This position requires traveling occasionally and working long and flexible hours as needed. The work environment involves only infrequent exposure to disagreeable elements and minor physical exertion and/or strain. Reporting to the Payables Coordinator-Africa Region, the position will be based at the TNC office in Luanda, Angola. 

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 strong experience in leading a diverse, multi-disciplinary team.  

The Payables Officer will work as part of the Angola Program team coordinating tasks related to one or more functional activities, such as operations support, meetings management, special events, training, and volunteer program.

•  Review and respond to daily payment-related emails and inquiries.

• Verify payment documents before submission in Workday to ensure accuracy and compliance.

• Process vendor verification through Bridger Screening and maintain vendor records.

• Submit payments in Workday in line with procurement and organizational standards.

• Send approved payments to accounting vendors for bank uploads and obtain proof of payment.

• Share payment confirmations with vendors and contractors promptly.

• Upload approved payments and supporting documentation to Box for audit readiness.

• Support payment processes for countries where the organization is not registered.

• Maintain and update the invoice tracker daily.

• Review cash advance budgets before employee submission in Workday.

• Reconcile personal cash advances and credit card expenses.

• Prepare and submit adjustments for project IDs and account codes.

• Ensure timely submission of statutory compliance reports and occupancy cost budgets.

• Prepare cash receipts for bank deposits and maintain accurate records.

• Support quarterly and bi-annual meetings with accounting vendors.

• Conduct new employee Workday orientation and credit card administration training.

• Participate in staff development and personal training sessions.

• Support workshops and events, including payment processing and attendance tracking.

• Prepare and submit monthly timesheets and quarterly performance reviews.

• Attend departmental, operations, and cross-functional meetings (Finance, HR, Grants, IT).

• Contribute to continuous improvement of payment processes and compliance systems.

• Maintain confidentiality and uphold organizational financial policies.

• Be willing to travel, work overtime, and work evenings and weekends as needed

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.

• Minimum 3 years of experience in accounts payable or financial operations.

• Proficiency in Workday or similar ERP systems.

• Strong understanding of financial compliance, audit readiness, and vendor management.

• Excellent attention to detail, organizational, and communication skills.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines.

• Experience coordinating projects and identifying and solving complex problems.

• Experience generating financial reports and analyzing and interpreting data.

• Experience developing and administering departmental budget or equivalent.

• Experience working across departments.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experiences are appreciated.

• Demonstrated experience handling confidential information.

• Demonstrated experience using diplomacy and tact to build strong relationships and motivate staff.

• Experience interpreting guidelines to achieve desired results.

• Experience supervising staff, interns and/or volunteers.

• Strong organization and negotiating skills, accuracy, attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks.

• Experience in supporting Human Resource processes.

This position requires a valid driver's license and compliance with TNC’s Auto Safety Program. Employees may not drive Conservancy-owned/leased vehicles, rental cars, or personal vehicles on behalf of the Conservancy if considered "high risk drivers." To learn more about the Auto Safety Program, visit the Auto Safety information page. Employment in this position will be contingent upon completion of a Vehicle Use Agreement, which may include a review of the prospective employee's motor vehicle record.

Who We Are:

The Nature Conservancy’s mission is to protect the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world’s toughest challenges so that we can create a world in which people and nature thrive. We’re rooted in our mission and guided by our values, which include respect for all people, communities, and cultures. Whether it’s career development, flexible schedules, or a rewarding mission, there’s many reasons to love life inside TNC. Want a better insight to TNC? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube   to hear stories from staff or visit  Glassdoor.

One goal is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that all our colleagues around the globe feel a sense of belonging and that their unique contributions to our mission are valued. In addition to the requirements in our job postings, we recognize that people come with talent and experiences outside of a job and consider each applicant’s unique experience. Please apply – we’d love to hear from you. To quote a popular saying at TNC, “you’ll join for the mission, and stay for the people.”

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 and Perks here.

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

Our recruiting process includes a rolling interview process to ensure we engage applicants in a timely manner. This means we may review applications in the order in which they are received. Once a strong candidate pool is identified, the role will be unposted. The timeline may vary depending on the expressed interest in the role, so we highly encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible.

The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to equal employment opportunity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of all backgrounds, beliefs, and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization 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.

TNC is committed to offering accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please send a note to [email protected]  with Request for Accommodation in the subject line.