Finance Assistant 

Job Description

CRS JOB ADVERT – INTERNAL/EXTERNAL 

CRS is recruiting for Position: X1 – Finance Assistant 

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.  

About CRS 

Catholic Relief Services is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the  United States. CRS works to save, protect, and transform lives in need in more than 100 countries, without  regard to race, religion or nationality. CRS’ relief and development work are accomplished through programs  of emergency response, HIV, health, agriculture, education, microfinance, and peacebuilding. 

Job Title: Finance Assistant  

Department: Finance – Treasury 

Reports To: Senior Finance Officer 

Country: Catholic Relief Services Sierra Leone Program 

Duty Location: CRS Freetown 

Job Summary: 

You will efficiently provide comprehensive information, clerical, and accounting services to assist the Finance  Department in executing processes and delivering service needs that support high-quality programs serving  the poor and vulnerable. As part of an experienced finance team, you will deliver quality support in your  role, applying clearly and financial reporting processes, procedures, and service standards. 

Roles and Key Responsibilities: 

• Complete standard financial documents (vouchers, wire transfer requests, checks, etc.) following a  sample template with prescribed guidelines and circulate as needed. 
• Provide administrative and clerical support to financial transactions processing. Prepare, type,  photocopy, and scan related documentation. File accounting and financial reporting documentation  as instructed. 
• Compile supporting documentation (liquidation/receipts package) to support processing of financial  transactions, communicate with staff, subrecipients, partners, suppliers to follow up on required  documents. 
• Perform data entry for financial transactions recording, following validation by the next level finance  staff. 
• Keep custody of various documents (e.g. blank/undelivered check, fuel coupons etc.)

Required Languages – English and Krio. 

Travel – None. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities  

• 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. 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience using MS office packages, excel and word. Hands on experience with data entry into  online database. 
• Knowledge of financial reporting software a plus. 

Supervisory Responsibility (If none, state none). 

Key working Relationships: 

Internal: Working Relationships. 

External: All Concerns CRS. 

_____________________________________________________________________________________ Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS Staff)  

Based on the mission, values, and guiding principles of the agency, CRS competencies are to be  exemplified by all staff in fulfillment of his or her respective roles and responsibilities.  

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

***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. CRS’ processes and policies reflect our commitment to protecting children and  vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.  

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. 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. 

Also send a copy of your application package to the desk Officers, Ministry of Employment and Social  Security, New England and Extension Offices in Applicants’ Locations 

Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities  associated with the position. 

CRS’ talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults  from abuse and exploitation. 

Please click on the email below and follow the instruction to apply. 

SL_HR@crs.org 

Closing Date for the receipt of application packages is 1st March 2024.