Senior Finance Officer 

Job Description

CRS JOB ADVERT – INTERNAL/EXTERNAL 

CRS is recruiting for X1 Position: – Senior Finance Officer 

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 is accomplished through programs  of emergency response, HIV, health, agriculture, education, microfinance and peacebuilding. 

Job Summary: 

You will help coordinate and contribute to the implementation of the Country Program’s (CP’s) 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. You will efficiently perform accounting services  through documenting financial transactions by compiling, analyzing, and verifying account information;  preparing account entries; and delivering financial reporting services.  

Job Title: Senior Finance Officer 

Department: Finance – Treasury 

Reports To: Finance Manager 

Country: Catholic Relief Services Sierra Leone Program 

Duty Location: CRS Freetown must be willing and able to trave up to 5% to the field, SR Offices, and  project implementation sites. 

Job Summary 

_ Roles and Key Responsibilities: 

• Review and validate supporting documentation before processing of financial transactions to ensure  all required documents are accurate and complete and authorizations are in place.  • Ensure setup and maintenance of all data required for processing financial transactions for assigned  accounts in Insight financial accounting package. 
• Record financial transactions following appropriate authorizations. Review and analyze various  accounts to detect irregularities. Advise on corrective actions and prepare correcting entries and  adjustments, as necessary. 
• Monitor disbursement/receipt schedules, alert relevant staff of due payments/liquidations, and  maintain appropriate communication and follow-up to facilitate timeliness of financial resource  management. 
• 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. 
• Provide information to subrecipients and staff on financial accounting policies and procedural  compliance issues and contribute to capacity strengthening.
• Perform assigned treasury (cash payment/receipt, cash forecast, etc.) duties, as long as segregation  of duties is ensured. 

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 two years’ experience in a position with similar responsibilities, preferably with an  international or local NGO, or a financial/banking institution. 

Required Languages – English 

Travel – Must be willing and able to travel up to 5% to the field, SR Offices and project implementation sites. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 

• Knowledge of the relevant public donors’ regulations preferred. 
• Proficient in MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). 
• Familiar with an accounting software system. Knowledge of Project Insight is a plus.  

Preferred Qualifications 

• Excellent analytical skills with ability to detect and report inconsistencies. 
• Accuracy and completeness 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)  

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 send in your application and all relevant documents to email address below. SL_HR@crs.org 

Closing Date for the receipt of application packages is 14th March 2024.