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 Language and Hausa 

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

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 (if none, state none) 

Key Working Relationships:  

Internal Finance, Operations and Program Staff

External  Sub-recipients/Partners

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.

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