Finance Officer at Catholic Relief Services (CRS)

Job Summary

The Finance Officer support the CGPP Bauchi Project and Finance department’s management of accounting systems, policies and procedures in compliance with CRS’ established accounting standards, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), donors’ rules and regulations, and legal requirements to support high-quality programs serving the poor and vulnerable. As part of an experienced finance team, the Finance Officer helps coordinate daily financial activities through preparation and delivery of financial services.

Roles and Key Responsibilities

• Review and supporting documentation of financial transactions to ensure all required documents are accurate and complete. 
• Help ensure maintenance of all data required for processing financial transactions for assigned accounts in Insight financial accounting package.
• Record delegated financial transactions following appropriate authorizations. Review various accounts to detect irregularities.
• Help evaluate subrecipient financial management processes in accordance with policy and help strengthen capacity of partner in financial accounting and transactions.
• Prepare financial reports. 
• Help share information with subrecipients and staff on financial accounting policies and procedural compliance issues.
• Any other related tasks as may be assigned by your supervisor.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 

• Proficient in Excel and experience with Word and PowerPoint.
• Excellent analytical skills with ability to detect and report inconsistencies
• Excellent organizational skills with great attention to detail
• Ethical conduct in accordance with recognized professional and organizational codes of ethics
• Proactive, resourceful, solutions oriented and results-oriented
• Ability to work collaboratively

Required Languages: English Language

Travel: Must be willing and able to travel up to 25%. 

Supervisory Responsibilities: No

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Economics, or Business Administration. 
• Minimum of two years accounting experience.
• CPA or ACCA certification.
• Preferably with an international or local NGO, or a financial/banking institution.
• Familiarity the relevant public donors’ regulations.
• Knowledge of financial reporting software.