• Ensure that the CP financial accounting environment is in compliance with CRS and donor policies and procedures, GAAP and local legal requirements.
  
• Ensure compliance with CRS and donor requirements in the area of accounting and finance.
  
• Ensure correct and timely monthly reconciliation of Cash Accounts, Intra Agency, Cash in transit and Inter-fund Payables/Receivables Accounts and the subsequent maintenance of G/L account codes with HQ.
  
• Reviews all sub office monthly financial reports.
  
• Review monthly cost allocation calculations prior to posting.
  
• Prepare with finance staff and conduct regular analysis of the Trial Balance, the monthly Budget Comparison Reports, and other financial analysis reports.
  
• Submit timely and accurate monthly and yearly financial reports to CRS HQ/Overseas Finance, and respond to HQ feedback for corrections.
  
• Prepare and analyze with program staff the Quarterly Financial Analysis Reports for regional review.
  
• Conduct quarterly reviews of financial systems using the Internal Control Questionnaire and correct any identified deficiencies.
  
• Provide guidance for Sub-offices’ accounting staff for policy and procedure questions.

Qualifications:

• Qualified Accountant (ICA,ACCA or CPA) and/or Masters degree in Finance
  
• Minimum 3 (three) or more years experience in a similar position with an international NGO 3. Demonstrated familiarity with major public donor requirements (USG preferred), international accounting standards and/or US GAAP, auditing principles and procedures
  
• Knowledge of CRS finance, accounting, and budgeting policies, procedures and standards preferred
  
• Advanced skills in Sun Systems and Vision Q&A.
  
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
  
• Proven knowledge of standard software including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point
  
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively under pressure and to organize and prioritize competing demands
  
• Able to work with a team and train/transfer skills to finance department
  
• Strategic, analytical and planning skills; ability to think ahead and plan over a 12-month period.

To apply, please visit, www.crs.org/about/careers