About CRS: Catholic Relief Services (CRS) 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 are accomplished through programs of emergency response, health, agriculture, education, microfinance, and peacebuilding. For nearly 60 years, CRS has taken the lead in responding to natural and man-made disasters affecting Ethiopia's most vulnerable communities. Moving beyond emergency response, CRS' disaster mitigation and recovery projects in drought and flood-prone areas have rebuilt individual and community assets through non-food aid in the form of agriculture, livestock, health, nutrition, and water and sanitation assistance. CRS's humanitarian work in Ethiopia also provides livelihoods support to farmers and entrepreneurs, promotes equality and inclusion, and mitigates the impact of COVID-19.

As part of CRS family, you will join the more than 5000 strong and vibrant individuals working globally to accomplish the mission of CRS. CRS/Ethiopia invites you, the qualified candidate, to apply for the following position. 

Position:                       Finance Assistant

Duty Station:                CRS Ethiopia/Addis Ababa

Employment Term:      Indefinite term 

Report to:                     Deputy Finance Manager – Operation

Application Deadline:  December 4, 2022

Job Summary:  

You will efficiently provide comprehensive information, clerical, and accounting services to assist the Finance Department in executing processes and delivering service needs that support high-quality programs serving the poor and vulnerable. As part of an experienced finance team you will deliver quality support in your role, applying clearly defined accounting and financial reporting processes, procedures and service standards. 

Job Responsibilities: 

• Complete standard financial documents (vouchers, wire transfer requests, checks, etc.) following a sample template with prescribed guidelines and circulate as needed.

• Provide administrative and clerical support to financial transactions processing. Prepare, type, photocopy, and scan related documentation. File accounting and financial reporting documentation as instructed.

• Compile supporting documentation (liquidation/receipt package) to support processing of financial transactions. Communicate with staff, subrecipients, partners, suppliers to follow up on required documents.

• Perform data entry for financial transactions recording, following validation by the next-level Finance staff.

• Keep custody of various documents (e.g. blank/undelivered checks, fuel coupons, etc.).  

Job Requirements

Typical Background, Experience & Requirements: 

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma required. Professional diploma/Certificate or courses in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Business Administration a plus.

• Minimum of 2 years work experience in a similar role with some familiarity of standard accounting practices. Experience with an international organization a plus.

• Experience using MS Office packages, in particular Excel and Word. Hands-on experience with data entry into online databases and forms. 

 Personal Skills 

• 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. Able to meet deadlines.

• Strong customer service ethic and abilities.  Ability to work collaboratively. 

 Required/Desired Foreign Language  

Travel Required (include percentage of required travel, if applicable)  

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.

• Serves with Integrity

• Models Stewardship

• Cultivates Constructive Relationships

• Promotes Learning

 Disclaimer:  This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.

How to Apply

Register using the following LINK

Note: Qualified women and people with disabilities are highly encouraged to apply