πΈπ± Job Vacancy @ Catholic Relief Services (CRS) – Deputy Finance Manager- Treasury
CRS JOB ADVERT β INTERNAL/EXTERNAL
CRS is recruiting for 1 Position:Β Deputy Finance Manager- Treasury
If you are interested and your profile matches the requirements, please read the below job descriptions, and follow the instructions to submit your application package.Β
About CRS
Catholic Relief Services is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States. CRS works toΒ save, protect, and transformΒ lives in need in more than 100 countries, without regard to race, religion or nationality. CRSβ relief and development work is accomplished through programs of emergency response, HIV, health, agriculture, education, microfinance and peacebuilding.
Job Title:Β Deputy Finance Manager β TreasuryΒ
Department:Β Finance β TreasuryΒ
Reports To:Β Β Β Β Finance Manager
Country:Β CRS-Sierra Leone.Β
Duty Location:Β CRS Office in Freetown
Job Summary:Β
You will oversee all activities that ensure the accuracy, timeliness, and documentation of the Finance Departmentβs accounting operations and financial reporting (monthly, quarterly, yearly, and as needed) in support of high-quality programs serving the poor and vulnerable. You will help set the standard for the Country Programβs (CPβs) financial stewardship through professional maintenance, utilization, and analysis of all cash resources controlled by the CP.
Roles and Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee accounting processes, policies, and service delivery and maintain accounting controls to ensure accurate, complete, and timely recording and management of financial transactions and internal controls in compliance with CRSβ financial management policies and procedures, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), donorsβ rules and regulations, and legal requirements.
- Ensure INSIGHT financial accounting package is updated with relevant information for capturing accurate financial data (such as daily exchange/conversion rates, cost allocation tools, posting of transactions, etc.).
- Review and analyze financial reports, including cost allocation of shared costs, to verify financial transactions. Prepare balance sheet account reconciliations to ensure all transactions are accurately stated and appropriately classified. Work with relevant staff to address irregularities and resolve accounting issues and ensure correction of accounting entries and payroll.
- Serve as the key point person on all issues related to financial transaction records. Provide proactive advice, support, and capacity building to managers, staff, and subrecipients to ensure compliance with standards and proper records of financial transactions, as well as to support strengthening of internal control.
- Ensure financial reports are generated accurately and disseminated timely as per established reporting schedules and assist staff and subrecipients with financial reports analysis.
- Oversee maintenance of a good filingΒ system of required supporting documentation to ensure easy access and retrieval, and a reliable and easy to follow audit trail.
- Ensure efficient management of cash flows and availability of sufficient and optimal cash in the CPβs operating account through monitoring cash balances (both cash-in-bank and cash-on-hand), preparing bank reconciliations, analyzing and forecasting cash needs.
- Effectively manage talent and support staff in their professional development. Manage team dynamics, create a gender inclusive work environment, promote staff work-life balance, and staff well-being. Provide coaching, strategically tailor individual development plans, and complete performance management for direct reports.
Basic Qualifications
- B.A. degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration with courses in accounting, or a qualification in accounting (CPA/ACCA or equivalent).
- Minimum of three years experience in a position with similar responsibilities, preferably with an International NGO.
Required LanguagesΒ β List languages required to perform the job
TravelΒ β Must be willing and able to travel up to 5 %.
Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesΒ
- Excellent analytical skills with ability to make sound judgment and decisions
- Accuracy and completeness with a strong eye for detail
- Ethical conduct in accordance with recognized professional and organizational codes of ethics
- Proactive, resourceful, solutions oriented and results-oriented
- Ability to work collaboratively
Preferred Qualifications
- Substantial budgeting, budget/expense analysis, and accounting experience.
- Knowledge of the relevant public donorsβ regulations preferred.
- Knowledge of local law in the area of taxation and local regulatory reporting procedures.
- Proficient in MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio), Web Conferencing Applications. Knowledge of Oracle based systems or similar financial reporting software preferred.
Supervisory Responsibilities (if none, state none) :
- Direct Supervision of 3 Senior Finance Officer
- Overall oversight of a team of 8 members.
Key Working Relationships:Β
Internal:Β Finance Manager, Head of Operations, Country RepresentativeΒ ,Β Regional Finance OfficerΒ
External:Β Bank , Government institution such as NRA & NASSIT , Auditors
Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS Staff)Β
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
***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. CRSβ processes and policies reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.Β
By applying to this job, I understand and acknowledge that CRS requires its staff to treat all people with dignity and respect and to actively prevent harassment, abuse, exploitation, and human trafficking.Β Further, I understand that if I am a successful candidate, I will be subject to a comprehensive background check, and my personal/professional references will be asked to evaluate my behaviors related to safeguarding-related topics.Β
WOMEN ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.Β CRS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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To apply for this position please send up-to-date CV and a supporting letter, copies of relevant certificates toΒ [email protected]. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Also send a copy of your application package to the desk Officers, Ministry of Employment and Social Security,Β New England and Extension Offices in Applicantsβ LocationsΒ
Disclaimer:Β This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.Β
CRSβ talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.
Closing Date for the receipt of application packages is 4thΒ November 2022.