Deputy Finance Manager – Field Only

OVERVIEW

Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States. The organization works in more than 100 countries to save, protect and transform lives in need, regardless of race, religion or nationality.

CRS implements relief and development programmes in areas including emergency response, HIV, health, agriculture, education, microfinance and peacebuilding.

CRS is seeking a qualified and experienced professional for the position of Deputy Finance Manager – Field Only. The successful candidate will oversee accounting operations, financial reporting, internal controls and cash management to support effective financial stewardship and high-quality programmes serving poor and vulnerable communities.

JOB TYPE: Full-time

Application Deadline: Not specified in the provided advert.

POSITION: DEPUTY FINANCE MANAGER – FIELD ONLY

DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following duties:

• Oversee accounting processes, policies and service delivery, maintaining accounting controls to ensure accurate, complete and timely recording and management of financial transactions.
• Ensure compliance with CRS financial management policies and procedures, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), donor rules and regulations, and legal requirements.
• Ensure the SunSystems financial accounting package is updated with relevant information, including daily exchange rates, cost allocation tools and transaction postings.
• Review and analyse financial reports, including shared-cost allocations, to verify financial transactions.
• Prepare balance sheet account reconciliations to ensure transactions are accurately stated and appropriately classified.
• Work with relevant staff to address irregularities, resolve accounting issues, and ensure correction of accounting entries and payroll.
• Serve as the key contact for issues relating to financial transaction records.
• Provide proactive advice, support and capacity building to managers, staff and subrecipients to promote compliance, proper financial documentation and stronger internal controls.
• Ensure financial reports are prepared accurately and distributed on time according to established reporting schedules.
• Assist staff and subrecipients in analysing financial reports.
• Oversee the maintenance of an effective filing system for supporting documentation to ensure easy access, retrieval and a reliable audit trail.
• Ensure efficient cash-flow management and sufficient operating funds through monitoring cash balances, preparing bank reconciliations, and analysing and forecasting cash requirements.

AGENCY COMPETENCIES

All CRS staff are expected to demonstrate the following competencies:

• Personal Accountability: Consistently taking responsibility for one's own actions.
• Acts with Integrity: Demonstrating honesty and values aligned with CRS Guiding Principles and mission.
• Builds and Maintains Trust: Maintaining consistency between words and actions.
• Collaborates with Others: Working effectively in intercultural and diverse teams.
• Open to Learn: Seeking experiences that broaden perspectives and create opportunities to learn.

Agency Leadership Competencies:

• Lead Change: Seeking ways to improve the organization through agility, openness and innovation.
• Develops and Recognizes Others: Building staff capacity to strengthen individual and organizational performance.
• Strategic Mindset: Understanding how to communicate and implement organizational strategy and team priorities.

WHAT CRS OFFERS

CRS promotes a collaborative, mission-driven working culture committed to improving the lives of people in need. Benefits for successful candidates employed outside the United States are based on the country of employment and the relevant in-country office.

CRS is committed to safeguarding programme participants, community members, staff and volunteers from exploitation and abuse. The successful candidate will be expected to sign and adhere to the CRS Code of Conduct.

CRS is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes candidates from the countries and regions in which it operates. Offers are contingent on the selected candidate's legal eligibility to work in the country where the position is based.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Academic, Professional Qualifications and Experience:

The applicant should possess the following:

• A degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration with accounting courses, or a recognized accounting qualification such as CPA, ACCA or equivalent.
• A minimum of three years' experience in a position with similar responsibilities, preferably with an international non-governmental organization (NGO).
• Substantial experience in budgeting, budget and expense analysis, and accounting.
• Knowledge of relevant public donor regulations is preferred.
• Knowledge of local tax laws and regulatory reporting procedures.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Visio, as well as web conferencing applications.
• Knowledge of the SunSystems financial accounting package or similar financial reporting software is preferred.

Personal Specification:

• Excellent analytical skills and sound judgement in decision-making.
• Accuracy, completeness and strong attention to detail.
• Ethical conduct consistent with recognized professional and organizational codes of ethics.
• Proactive, resourceful, solutions-oriented and results-oriented approach.
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and other stakeholders.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested and qualified candidates should apply online through the official CRS recruitment portal using the link below:

Application Link: https://eipn.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/3002940