Finance Officer Job at Catholic Relief Services
Finance Officer Job at Catholic Relief Services… See details on how to apply for the opportunities available at Catholic Relief Services.
Description;
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 are accomplished through programs of emergency response, HIV, health, agriculture, education, microfinance, and peacebuilding.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Financial Management:
Develop and manage financial systems, policies, and procedures to ensure effective and efficient financial operations.
Prepare and monitor budgets, ensuring adherence to financial guidelines and constraints.
Manage cash flow, including monitoring income, expenses, and expenditures.
Conduct financial analysis and provide reports to the senior management, highlighting financial performance, trends, and recommendations.
Assist in the preparation of financial statements, audits, and tax returns.
Budgeting and Forecasting:
Collaborate with finance team to develop and monitor annual budgets.
Prepare financial forecasts and projections to assist in decision-making and planning.
Monitor actual financial performance against budgeted targets and analyze variances.
Financial Reporting:
Prepare regular financial reports, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
Ensure accurate and timely submission of financial reports to regulatory authorities, donors, and other stakeholders.
Provide financial information and reports to support grant applications and funding proposals.
Compliance and Risk Management:
Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and accounting standards.
Develop and implement internal controls to mitigate financial risks.
Monitor and report on compliance issues and recommend corrective actions. Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field. A professional certification (e.g., CPA, CMA) is advantageous.
Proven experience in financial management, preferably in a nonprofit organization or similar environment.
Strong knowledge of accounting principles, budgeting, financial analysis, and reporting.
Proficient in financial software and systems, such as QuickBooks, SAP, or similar tools.
Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
Strong organizational and time management abilities.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
Required Languages – English and Kiswahili will be preferred.
Travel – Must be willing and able to travel up to 30 %.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Analysis and problem-solving skills with ability to make sound judgment.
Good relationship management skills and the ability to work closely with local partners.
Proactive, results-oriented, and service-oriented
Attention to details, accuracy, and timeliness in executing assigned responsibilities.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working with partners, participatory action planning and community engagement.
Staff supervision experience a plus.
Experience monitoring projects and collecting relevant data.
Experience using MS Windows and MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
METHOD OF APPLICATION
Interested qualified candidates should submit their letter of application together with their CV in PDF or Word format in a single attachment which outlines their experience and sustainability of the position applied to email address [email protected].
The applicants should clearly state the Job title applied for in the subject line of the email.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Female candidates, people with disability and people from other recognized marginalized backgrounds, are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. CRS Tanzania recognizes many people do not have access to university education, limited capacity to travel, women take career breaks to care for family, and physical access for people with disability is limited in some workplaces including in the field. In all recruitments, CRS Tanzania uses a competency-based selection process. This ensures that if a candidate does not have a university degree or many years of experience, their competencies and existing expertise is assessed and valued.
Application Deadline: 18th July 2023.
