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Finance officer at Catholic Relief Services

Finance officer at Catholic Relief Services

Finance Officer

Job Identification: 3001952

Job Category: Finance

Locations: Nigeria (On-site)

Apply Before: 05/06/2025, 02:00 PM

Degree Level: Bachelor's Degree

Job Schedule: Full-time

Job Shift: Day

JOB DESCRIPTION

You will assist project implementation by working directly with local partners and community members, coordinating various project activities and events in support of Catholic Relief Services’ (CRS) work to serve the poor and vulnerable. Your service and community relations skills ensure that the local partners and communities feed into and benefit from the project that consistently applies best practices and continuously works towards improving its impact.

Roles And Key Responsibilities

  • Review and validate supporting documentation before processing financial transactions to ensure all required documents are accurate and complete and authorizations are in place.
  • Help ensure maintenance of all data required for processing financial transactions for assigned accounts in Insight 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.
  • Assess, evaluate and monitor subrecipient financial management processes in accordance with policy and strengthen the capacity of partner in financial accounting and transactions.
  • Prepare various periodic and ad hoc financial reports and perform variance analysis to assist project/grant staff with decision-making. Assist with budget maintenance for proper management of financial resources.

Any other task assigned by the Head of Finance

Required Languages - English and Hausa

Travel - Must be willing and able to travel up to 90 %.

Location - The position is based in Sokoto, Sokoto State.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

  • Observation, active listening and analysis skills with ability to make sound judgment
  • Good interpersonal skills and the ability to interact effectively with diverse groups

Supervisory Responsibilities (none)

Key Working Relationships:

Internal Finance, Operations and Program Staff

External Sub-recipients/Partners

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

  • B.A. degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration strongly preferred.
  • Courses in accounting, or a qualification in accounting (CPA/ACCA/ICAN or equivalent) is preferred.
  • Minimum of two years accounting experience, preferably 3 years continuous experience in an INGO.

Agency Competencies (for All CRS Staff)

  • Personal Accountability – Consistently takes responsibility for one’s own actions.
  • Acts with Integrity - Consistently models values aligned with CRS Guiding Principles and mission. Is considered honest.
  • Builds and Maintains Trust - Shows consistency between words and actions.
  • Collaborates with Others – Works effectively in intercultural and diverse teams.
  • Open to Learn – Seeks out experiences that may change perspective or provide an opportunity to learn new things.

Agency Leadership Competencies

  • Lead Change – Continually looks for ways to improve the agency through a culture of agility, openness, and innovation.
  • Develops and Recognizes Others – Builds the capacity of staff to reach their full potential and enhance team and agency performance.
  • Strategic Mindset – Understands role in translating, communicating, and implementing agency strategy and team priorities.

What We Offer

CRS offers U.S. based staff a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, life insurance, vision, and a generous retirement savings plan. Benefits packages for successful candidates employed outside the U.S. are based on the country of employment/in-country office where the candidate will perform the role. CRS´ work culture is a collaborative, mission-driven culture committed to improving the lives of the poor throughout the world.

About Us

Catholic Relief Services is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States. Catholic Relief Services works to save, protect, and transform lives in need in more than 100 countries, without regard to race, religion or nationality. Catholic Relief Services’ relief and development work is accomplished through programs of emergency response, HIV, health, agriculture, education, microfinance, and peacebuilding. 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 safeguarding children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.

How to Apply
Interested persons should click here to apply

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