About CRS

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. 

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 gender equality, mobilizes for immunization and mitigates the impact of HIV.

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 Title:                 Finance Officer-Operation

Department:                  Finance

Duty Station:                 CRS Ethiopia/Addis Ababa

Employment Term:       Indefinite period

Required Number:         2 (Two)

Reports To:                     Deputy Finance Manager-Operation

Application Deadline:   March 5, 2023

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. 

Job Responsibilities: 

·         Review and 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 Project Insight, Oracle application 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. 

·         Prepare a VAT refund form for all USAID grants by monthly base

·         Submit the VAT refund request including partners to USAID for review

·         Follow up and collect those requests we submitted to USAID and complete all the documentation and additional requirements if there are any request or recommendation they provide and submit again those requests to ERCA for their payment preparation

·         Have a follow-up with partners for their timely submission and make sure that all the request and support documents are fully completed

·         Collect the check from ERCA and deposit on our CRS and partners respected account on timely base

·         Ensure that all the copy documents are kept in safe way and those should be receded and filling properly

·         Prepare monthly, Quartey and yearly report and provide for users as needed

·         Produce VAT reports and make reconciliation if there are any abnormal balance and provide those reconciled reports for the project holders/users

·         Provide useful information for financial information users regarding VAT

·         Prepare monthly WHT payments, fill/update declaration form on E-tax website and pay to ERCA using E-payment

·         Work as a focal person for the VAT related issues.

Job Requirements

Typical Background, Experience & Requirements: 

Education and Experience 

·         B.A. degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration strongly preferred. Courses in accounting, or a qualification in accounting (CPA/ACCA or equivalent). 

·         Minimum of two years accounting experience, 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 Project Insight, Oracle application financial accounting package or similar financial reporting software a plus. 

 Personal Skills  

·            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

Required/Desired Foreign Language English 

 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.  

·       Trusting Relationships 

·       Professional Growth 

·       Partnership 

·       Accountability 

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

How to Apply

You should fill the application form through this link: https://form.jotform.com/230541057324548and attach your up-to-date CV on/before the application deadline March 05, 2023.

You will be contacted only if selected for written exam/interview. Phone solicitations will not be accepted. These job opportunities are open to Ethiopian nationals only.

CRS requires its staff to treat all people with dignity and respect and to actively prevent harassment, abuse, exploitation, and human trafficking. 

** Qualified women & persons with disability are highly encouraged to apply**