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Grant Accountant at Catholic Relief Services, Freetown, Sierra Loene

Catholic Relief Services

Grant Accountant at Catholic Relief Services, Freetown, Sierra Loene

Catholic Relief Services

Date Posted: November 9, 2023

Application deadline:

Expired on: November 16, 2023 12:00am

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Job description

The position would efficiently provide comprehensive information, clerical, and accounting services to assist  the Finance Department in executing processes and delivering service needs that support high-quality  programs serving the poor and vulnerable. As part of an experienced finance team, you will deliver quality  support in your role, applying clearly defined accounting and financial reporting processes, procedures, and  service standards. To support all financial management aspects of the Global Fund project and works directly  with SRs to ensure compliance with contracts and financial reporting in line with the standards and policies of  the Global Fund and CRS. Review and validate supporting documentation before processing of financial  transactions to ensure all required documents are accurate and complete and authorizations are in place.  Assess, evaluate, and monitor sub-recipient financial management processes in accordance with CRS policies  and strengthen the financial management capacities of all SRs. Ensure compliance with reporting deadlines  and contracts signed with SRs. Conduct quarterly field supervision of SRs and provide on-the-job coaching 

 

Roles and Key Responsibilities:  

  • Complete standard financial documents (vouchers, wire transfer requests, checks, etc.) following a  sample template with prescribed guidelines and circulate as needed. 
  • Provide administrative and clerical support to financial transaction processing. Prepare, type,  photocopy, and scan related documentation. File accounting and financial reporting documentation  as instructed. 
  • Compile supporting documentation (liquidation/receipt package) to support the processing of  financial transactions. Communicate with staff, sub-recipients, partners, and suppliers to follow up on  required documents.
  • Perform data entry for financial transactions recording, following validation by the next-level Finance  staff. 
  • Keep custody of various documents (e.g., blank/undelivered checks, fuel coupons, etc.).  

 

Basic Qualifications:  

Education and Experience  

  • BSC in Accounting required. Professional diploma/Certificate or courses in Accounting, Finance,  Economics, or Business Administration a plus. 
  • Minimum of two years’ work experience in a similar role with some familiarity with standard  accounting practices. Experience with an international organization is a plus. 

Preferred Qualifications 

  • Experience using MS Office packages, in particular Excel and Word. Hands-on experience with data  entry into online databases and forms. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities  

  • Excellent organizational skills with great attention to detail 
  • Ethical conduct in accordance with recognized professional and organizational codes of ethics
  •  Proactive, resourceful, solutions-oriented, and results-oriented. Able to meet deadlines.
  •  Strong customer service ethic and abilities. Ability to work collaboratively 

Required Languages – List languages required to perform the job 

Travel – include a percentage of required travel, if applicable. Could be stated as Must be willing and able to  travel up to 50 %. 

Supervisory Responsibilities (none) 

Key Working Relationships:  

Internal to CRS: GF Project Director, GF Grants Accountant, CRS Finance Manager, Other GF Project Staff,  Compliance Manager, the CP Head of programming 

External: Local Fund Agent, External Auditors, 

Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, efforts, duties, and responsibilities  associated with the position.  

 

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.  

  • Integrity  
  • Continuous Improvement & Innovation 
  • Builds Relationships  
  • Develops Talent
  • Strategic Mindset 
  • Accountability & Stewardship 

Application deadline:

Expired on: November 16, 2023

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