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 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.

Job Title:                        Finance Officer-Sub Recipient Compliance & Capacity Building

Band:                              VI

Required number:        Two

Department:                 Finance

Employment Term:      Indefinite term 

Reports To:                    Sr. Finance Officer-Sub Recipient Compliance & Capacity Building 

Country/Location:        CRS Ethiopia/Addis Abba

Application deadline:    October 15, 2023

Job Summary:  

You will help coordinate and contribute to the implementation of the Country Program’s (CP’s) 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. You will efficiently perform accounting services through documenting financial transactions by compiling, analyzing, and verifying account information; preparing account entries; and delivering financial reporting services. 

 Job Responsibilities: 

Subrecipient financial management

• Assess and regularly monitor subrecipients ability to safeguard financial resources entrusted to them. In addition, assess and monitor their ability to accurately record and post all financial transactions.

• Work closely with sub-recipients to ensure that they design and implement effective internal control improvement plans.

• Build and strengthen the capacity of sub-recipients in the area of financial management.

• Ensure donors’ requirements are included in subrecipients’ agreements, and systems are in place to promote compliance.

• Ensure the sub-recipients advances and liquidations are managed in accordance with the Subrecipient’s Financial Management Policy and the terms of the related sub-recipients agreements.

• Monitor grant agreements to ensure spending is within obligated budgets and the approved project periods; communicate with budget holders/program managers when new agreements are signed, or existing agreements are modified.

• Understand and keep abreast of changes in the local legal environment and ensure that the subrecipients adhere to local laws that pertain to taxation and other areas of financial management. 

• Maintain good working relationships with sub-recipients based on mutual respect and effective communication.

• With collaboration with the finance staff assist internal, government and/or donor audits.

Managing Gateway

• Update the Monitoring Schedules with planned Visit Dates when monitoring trips are planned and actual Visit Dates after the monitoring trips are completed.

• Upload monitoring trip report and other related documents.

Job Requirements

Typical Background, Experience & Requirements: 

Education and Experience 

• B.A. degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration with courses in accounting, or a qualification in accounting (CPA/ACCA or equivalent). 

• Minimum of two years’ experience in a position with similar responsibilities, preferably with an international or local NGO, or a financial/banking institution. 

• Knowledge of the relevant public donors’ regulations preferred. 

• Proficient in MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio), Web Conferencing Applications.  Knowledge of Oracle Applications/Project Insight financial accounting package or similar financial reporting software preferred. 

 Personal Skills  

• Excellent analytical skills with ability to detect and report inconsistencies. 

• Accuracy and completeness 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  

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

Key Working Relationships:  

Supervisory: 

Internal:  

External:   

 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. 

Certification

This is to certify that the contents are correct and complete and that the duties and responsibilities described are required for the proper accomplishment of the functions:

***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. CRS’ processes and policies reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.

How to Apply

You should fill the application form through this link: CLICK HERE  and attach your up-to-date CV on / before the application deadline January 15, 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 are highly encouraged to apply**

CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer