Finance Officer at Catholic Relief Services (CRS)

Job ID: 200000C9
Travel: Must be willing and able to travel up to 10%.
Required Languages: English
Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Job Summary

• You will help coordinate and support the Finance department's management of accounting systems, policies and procedures in compliance with CRSТ 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 you will help coordinate daily financial activities through preparation and delivery of financial services.

Roles and Key Responsibilities

• Review and analyze 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 financial transactions following appropriate authorizations. Review various accounts to detect irregularities.
• Help evaluate and monitor subrecipient financial management processes in accordance with policy and help strengthen capacity of partner in financial accounting and transactions.
• Prepare various, periodic and ad hoc financial reports, as needed, and perform variance analyses to assist with decision-making and proper management of financial resources.
• Help share information with subrecipients and staff on financial accounting policies and procedural compliance issues and support capacity strengthening.
• Perform assigned treasury (cash payment/receipt, cash forecast, etc.) duties, as long as segregation of duties is ensured.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Observation, active listening and analysis skills with ability to make sound judgment
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to interact effectively with diverse groups
• Proactive, results-oriented and service-oriented

Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:
Education and Experience:

• B.A. degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration strongly preferred. Courses in accounting,
• Qualification in accounting (ACA/ACCA/CPA).
• Minimum of three years accounting experience, preferably with an international or local NGO, or a financial/banking institution.
• Familiarity the relevant public donors regulations preferred.
• Proficient in Excel and experience with Word and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of SunSystems financial accounting package or similar financial reporting software a plus.

Personal Skills:

• 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.

Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS Staff):

• These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results.

Integrity:

• Continuous Improvement & Innovation
• Builds Relationships
• Develops Talent
• Strategic Mindset
• Accountability & Stewardship

Key Working Relationships:

• Internal: Program Manager(s), Project Grant Accountants, Finance Officers, Deputy CR
• External: External Auditor(s) and Donor Representative(s)
• Our Catholic identity is at the heart of our mission and operations. Catholic Relief Services carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. We welcome as a part of our staff people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need. CRSТ processes and policies reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.