Job Vacancy: Finance Officer – (Nigeria Nationals Only)

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Job Vacancy: Job title: Finance Officer – (Nigeria Nationals Only)

Job description: Job Description:About CRSCatholic 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 support the Finance department’s management of 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. As part of an experienced finance team, you will help coordinate daily financial activities through preparation and delivery of financial services.Roles and Key Responsibilities:

  • Review the supporting documentation of financial transactions to ensure all required documents are accurate and complete.
  • Help ensure maintenance of all data required for processing financial transactions for assigned accounts in Insight financial accounting package.
  • Record delegated financial transactions following appropriate authorizations. Review various accounts to detect irregularities.
  • Help evaluate subrecipient financial management processes in accordance with policy and help strengthen capacity of partner in financial accounting and transactions.
  • Prepare delegated financial reports, as needed,
  • Help share information with subrecipients and staff on financial accounting policies and procedural compliance issues.
  • Participate in monthly reconciliation of General ledger with entries in Project Portfolio module.
  • Support Country program and statutory audits as required.
  • All other assigned task in Financial Accounting.

Required Languages – EnglishTravel – Must be willing and able to travel up to 10%.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.

Qualifications:Basic Qualifications

  • B.A. degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration strongly preferred.
  • Courses in accounting, or a qualification in accounting (CPA/ACCA/ICAN or equivalent) is preferred.
  • Minimum of two years accounting experience, preferably 3 years continuous experience in an INGO.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Preferably with an international or local NGO, or a financial/banking institution.
  • Familiarity the relevant public donors’ regulations a plus.
  • Proficient in Excel and experience with Word and PowerPoint. Knowledge of financial reporting software a plus.

Safeguarding:CRS is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all people who interact with our work. We uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and expect all staff and partners to respect and protect the dignity and rights of everyone from any form of harm, abuse, harassment, or exploitation. All staff are required to follow CRS’ safeguarding policies and procedures and to complete mandatory safeguarding e-learning courses upon hire and on an annual basis.Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS Staff)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.

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

Supervisory Responsibilities: NoneKey Working Relationships:Internal: Head of Finance, Deputy Finance Manager, other Finance staff, Procurement and Supply Chain staff, Program staff.External: Sub-recipients, Government Authorities.***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.Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.Note: All positions requiring residence or frequent travel outside their home country must undergo and clear a pre-employment medical examination.CRS’ talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding the rights and dignity of all people – especially children and vulnerable adults – to live free from abuse and harm.CRS is an Equal Opportunity EmployerAbout Us: 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.About the Team:CRS’ talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding the rights and dignity of all people – especially children and vulnerable adults – to live free from abuse and harm.CRS welcomes candidates from the countries and regions in which we work. In the event the successful candidate is an expatriate or global telecommuter, the anticipated duration of the assignment is informed by a term limit, based on the type and level of the job and the needs of the agency.CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Location: Abuja, FCT

Job date: Thu, 18 Apr 2024 03:47:51 GMT

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