Job Description
Job Posting Organization:
Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States. Established to save, protect, and transform lives in need, CRS operates in more than 100 countries, providing relief and development assistance without regard to race, religion, or nationality. The organization focuses on various sectors including emergency response, health, agriculture, education, microfinance, and peacebuilding. CRS is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation, and it welcomes candidates from diverse backgrounds who share its values and commitment to serving those in need.
Job Overview:
The Deputy Finance Manager will oversee all activities related to the Finance Department’s accounting operations and financial reporting. This includes ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and proper documentation of financial transactions in support of high-quality programs aimed at serving the poor and vulnerable. The role involves setting standards for financial stewardship within the Country Program (CP) and entails the professional maintenance, utilization, and analysis of all cash resources controlled by the CP. The Deputy Finance Manager will also provide proactive advice and capacity building to managers and staff to ensure compliance with financial standards and proper record-keeping, thereby strengthening internal controls.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Deputy Finance Manager will be responsible for overseeing accounting processes, policies, and service delivery while maintaining accounting controls to ensure accurate and timely recording of financial transactions. This includes ensuring compliance with CRS’ financial management policies, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and donor regulations. The role requires updating the SunSystems financial accounting package with relevant information, reviewing and analyzing financial reports, preparing balance sheet account reconciliations, and addressing any irregularities in financial transactions. The Deputy Finance Manager will also ensure timely generation and dissemination of financial reports, maintain a good filing system for supporting documentation, and manage cash flows effectively by monitoring cash balances and preparing bank reconciliations.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Business Administration with courses in accounting, or a qualification in accounting such as CPA/ACCA or equivalent. Additionally, candidates should have substantial budgeting, budget/expense analysis, and accounting experience, preferably within an International NGO. Knowledge of relevant public donors’ regulations and local laws regarding taxation and regulatory reporting procedures is preferred. Proficiency in MS Office packages and familiarity with financial reporting software like SunSystems is also advantageous.
Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes a degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Business Administration, with specific coursework in accounting. Alternatively, candidates may hold a professional accounting qualification such as CPA or ACCA, which is considered equivalent.
Experience:
A minimum of three years of experience in a similar role is required, ideally within an International NGO context. This experience should encompass responsibilities related to financial management, accounting, and compliance with financial regulations.
Languages:
The job requires proficiency in English as a mandatory language. Additional languages may be beneficial but are not specified in the job description.
Additional Notes:
The position is full-time and may require travel, although the percentage of travel is not specified. CRS offers a comprehensive benefits package for U.S.-based staff, including medical, dental, life insurance, vision, and a retirement savings plan. For candidates employed outside the U.S., benefits packages are based on the country of employment. The organization emphasizes a collaborative, mission-driven culture and is committed to safeguarding the rights and dignity of all individuals, particularly children and vulnerable adults. Candidates are expected to adhere to CRS’ Code of Conduct and participate in safeguarding training.
Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States. Established to save, protect, and transform lives in need, CRS operates in more than 100 countries, providing relief and development assistance without regard to race, religion, or nationality. The organization focuses on various sectors including emergency response, health, agriculture, education, microfinance, and peacebuilding. CRS is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation, and it welcomes candidates from diverse backgrounds who share its values and commitment to serving those in need.
Job Overview:
The Deputy Finance Manager will oversee all activities related to the Finance Department’s accounting operations and financial reporting. This includes ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and proper documentation of financial transactions in support of high-quality programs aimed at serving the poor and vulnerable. The role involves setting standards for financial stewardship within the Country Program (CP) and entails the professional maintenance, utilization, and analysis of all cash resources controlled by the CP. The Deputy Finance Manager will also provide proactive advice and capacity building to managers and staff to ensure compliance with financial standards and proper record-keeping, thereby strengthening internal controls.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Deputy Finance Manager will be responsible for overseeing accounting processes, policies, and service delivery while maintaining accounting controls to ensure accurate and timely recording of financial transactions. This includes ensuring compliance with CRS’ financial management policies, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and donor regulations. The role requires updating the SunSystems financial accounting package with relevant information, reviewing and analyzing financial reports, preparing balance sheet account reconciliations, and addressing any irregularities in financial transactions. The Deputy Finance Manager will also ensure timely generation and dissemination of financial reports, maintain a good filing system for supporting documentation, and manage cash flows effectively by monitoring cash balances and preparing bank reconciliations.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Business Administration with courses in accounting, or a qualification in accounting such as CPA/ACCA or equivalent. Additionally, candidates should have substantial budgeting, budget/expense analysis, and accounting experience, preferably within an International NGO. Knowledge of relevant public donors’ regulations and local laws regarding taxation and regulatory reporting procedures is preferred. Proficiency in MS Office packages and familiarity with financial reporting software like SunSystems is also advantageous.
Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes a degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Business Administration, with specific coursework in accounting. Alternatively, candidates may hold a professional accounting qualification such as CPA or ACCA, which is considered equivalent.
Experience:
A minimum of three years of experience in a similar role is required, ideally within an International NGO context. This experience should encompass responsibilities related to financial management, accounting, and compliance with financial regulations.
Languages:
The job requires proficiency in English as a mandatory language. Additional languages may be beneficial but are not specified in the job description.
Additional Notes:
The position is full-time and may require travel, although the percentage of travel is not specified. CRS offers a comprehensive benefits package for U.S.-based staff, including medical, dental, life insurance, vision, and a retirement savings plan. For candidates employed outside the U.S., benefits packages are based on the country of employment. The organization emphasizes a collaborative, mission-driven culture and is committed to safeguarding the rights and dignity of all individuals, particularly children and vulnerable adults. Candidates are expected to adhere to CRS’ Code of Conduct and participate in safeguarding training.
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