Especialista en Control Interno, Rendición de Cuentas y Gestión Financiera

Job Posting Organization:
Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States. Established to respond to the needs of the poor and vulnerable, CRS operates in over 100 countries worldwide. The organization is committed to serving individuals regardless of their race, religion, or nationality, and works closely with local, national, and international Catholic institutions and other organizations. CRS's mission is driven by the teachings of the Catholic social and moral doctrine, emphasizing the dignity of human life and the promotion of charity and justice. The organization employs a diverse workforce that includes individuals from various faiths and secular traditions who share its values and commitment to service.

Job Overview:
The position of Especialista en Control Interno, Rendición de Cuentas y Gestión Financiera is crucial for ensuring the effectiveness of the institutional internal control system, financial accountability, and the generation of reliable and timely financial information for decision-making. This role involves compliance with donor requirements and the proper management of organizational resources. The specialist will also be responsible for promoting continuous improvement of processes through the use of technological tools and artificial intelligence for data analysis and control strengthening. The position requires a proactive approach to identifying financial and operational risks and implementing corrective measures to mitigate deviations, ensuring that the organization adheres to its policies and procedures.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Control Interno y Cumplimiento: Strengthen and monitor the internal control system of the organization, ensuring compliance with institutional policies, internal procedures, and donor requirements. Identify financial and operational risks, proposing corrective and preventive measures to mitigate deviations. Monitor compliance with key controls related to the financial execution of projects and institutional operations. Follow up on observations and findings from internal and external audits, ensuring the implementation of corrective actions. Apply recognized internal control frameworks for the design, evaluation, and strengthening of key controls, including segregation of duties.
• Rendición de Cuentas Interna y Externa: Ensure the timely preparation and presentation of high-quality internal and external financial reports. Coordinate the collection, review, and validation of financial information required by donors, audits, and institutional accountability processes. Provide guidance to programmatic areas and project teams to strengthen the analysis and understanding of financial reports. Ensure transparency, accuracy, and consistency of financial information reported to various stakeholders.
• Gestión de Tesorería y Flujo de Fondos: Supervise the proper management of institutional cash flow, including cash forecasts, payments, collections, and liquidity monitoring. Ensure the availability of financial resources for the continuity of institutional operations. Follow up on short- and medium-term financial planning to optimize the use of funds.
• Gestión Documental y Auditorías: Supervise the maintenance of physical and digital filing systems that ensure the availability, traceability, and easy retrieval of financial documentation. Ensure the proper preservation of supporting documentation for audits and internal or external reviews.
• Transformación Digital e Inteligencia Artificial: Utilize artificial intelligence tools to optimize financial analysis, budget monitoring, risk monitoring, and report generation. Promote the responsible use of data analysis, artificial intelligence, and information visualization tools to strengthen decision-making. Practical experience using Microsoft Copilot or other generative AI tools integrated into Excel, Outlook, and Word to accelerate reconciliations, variance analysis, and financial report generation.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Minimum of two years of work experience in a position with similar responsibilities, preferably with an international or local NGO, or in a financial/banking institution.
• Knowledge of relevant public donor regulations is preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio), including the use of Microsoft Copilot for financial analysis, reconciliations, report generation, and AI-assisted writing.

Educational Background:
A bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is required for this position. This educational background provides the necessary foundation for understanding financial principles, accounting standards, and the regulatory environment in which the organization operates.

Experience:
The position requires a minimum of two years of relevant work experience in a similar role. This experience should ideally be gained in an international or local NGO or within a financial institution, where the candidate has developed skills in financial management, internal controls, and compliance with donor regulations.

Languages:
The position requires proficiency in technical English at an intermediate level. This language skill is essential for understanding financial documentation, reporting, and communication with international stakeholders. Additional language skills may be beneficial but are not mandatory.

Additional Notes:
The position is based in the CRS office in San Salvador, with the expectation that the individual will conduct field visits approximately 25% of the time. The role reports to the Finance Manager and supervises accounting assistants. CRS is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation, and candidates will undergo a comprehensive background check. The duration of the contract is subject to the availability of project funding and compliance with local laws.