Finance Officer – (Nigerian Nationals Only) at Catholic Relief Services (CRS) - NAIJA STICK

Finance Officer – (Nigerian Nationals Only) at Catholic Relief Services (CRS)

• Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is an International non-governmental organization supporting relief and development work in over 99 countries around the world. 

CRS programs assist person on the basis of need, regardless of creed, ethnicity or nationality works through local church and non-church partners to implement its programs, therefore, strengthening and building the capacity of these partner organizations is fundamental to programs in every country in which CRS operates. 

• CRS re-established presence in Nigeria m 2000 and currently focuses on agriculture, HIV and health extractives and governance, and peace building programming.

Experience: 2 years

Location: Sokoto

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.
• Monitor disbursement/receipt schedules, alert relevant project/grant staff of due payments/liquidations, and maintain appropriate communication and follow-up to facilitate timeliness of financial resource management and compliance with set deadlines.
• 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
• Proactive, results-oriented and service-oriented
• 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.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified? Go to Catholic Relief Services (CRS) on eipn.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com to apply