Internal/ External Vacancy Announcement
About CRS: “Catholic Relief Services carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. Our Catholic identity is at the heart of our mission and operations. We welcome as a part of our staff and as partners people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need.”
In Ethiopia, CRS has a long and rich history of providing emergency relief and development assistance to the people of Ethiopia since 1958. At present, CRS/Ethiopia implements multiple projects through different partner organizations. CRS/Ethiopia has a highly diverse portfolio currently focusing on community-based food and livelihood security through activities in agriculture, health, peacebuilding, WASH, emergency relief, and savings and lending. CRS is active in nearly all regions of Ethiopia: Tigray, Amhara, Oromia, Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples' Region (SNNPR), Somali, Benishangul Gumuz, Afar, and Dire Dawa Regions.
CRS strictly adheres to its Policy on Protection of Children and Vulnerable Adults among its staff, consultants, volunteers, and affiliates. CRS is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer: women, minorities and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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 positions;
Position Title: | Finance Manager |
Duty Station: | Meki Catholic Secretariat, Meki – East Showa Zone |
Employment term: | Definite term: 2 years contract. |
Reports to: | Diocesan Director |
Purpose of the Position:
The Finance Manager has management responsibility for the finance and accounting functions and s/he is responsible for establishing, operating, monitoring and periodically summarizing the extent of financial operations and performance of the organization; authorizes payments as per the limit of authority, verifies and approves vouchers, prepares monthly, quarterly and annual consolidated financial statements or reports for all ECC-SDCOM financial activities. In addition, s/he is responsible to ensure that the transactions are recorded in the general ledger in the month the expenses are incurred and the general ledger reconciliation is conducted on a monthly bases and it’s accurate.
Key /Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
Staff management
· Oversee the recruitment, training and development of competent Finance staff that can effectively discharge the mandate of the function under portfolio of responsibility. · Ensure job descriptions are up to date and responsibilities and performance expectations are clearly communicated. · Ensure effective delegation of authority. · Organize assignments, tasks, and expectations in a way that fosters opportunities for learning and development. · Manage individual and team development by providing coaching, feedback, mentoring, support, resources, and reinforcement. · Supervises the day today activities in the department, in relation to financial management, supporting documentation, policy procedures and donor requirements. · Create a high-performance culture and a positive work environment. · Deal firmly and promptly with performance issues. · Evaluates performance of employees in the sections, prepares periodic action plans and reports. · Process and authorize all administrative documents related to Finance personnel management |
· Master Degree in accounting or Finance
· At least 5 years of relevant experience as a Finance Manager is required (accounting and financial management duties for international agencies)
· Strong computer skills, particularly Excel, Word and Access.
· Knowledge NGO accounting, and budgeting policies, procedures and standards preferred.
· Experience with accounting systems preferred
· Fluency in written and spoken English; excellent written and oral communication skills.
· knowledge of USG Financial Management regulations preferred
· Proven ability to provide support, guidance and training to finance and non-finance managers and experts.
Ø Competencies /Knowledge, Ability and Skill:
· Demonstrated strengths in financial management with a strong client service focus; able to work with diverse groups of people and team oriented environment
· Skilled in obtaining information necessary to accomplish duties
· Able to prioritize work, multi-task and meet deadlines
· Problem analysis and problem resolution at functional level
· Able to express technical ideas and concerns in a non-technical environment
· Strong customer orientation
· Able to work independently
· Able to adapt and learn
· Strong organization and planning skills, detail oriented
· Maturity and discretion, able to work with, and maintain confidential information.
These are rooted in the mission, values, and principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and to achieve the desired results.
§ Serves with Integrity
§ Models Stewardship
§ Cultivates Constructive Relationships
§ Promotes Learning