Finance Manager

Job Description: Develop, implement and manage financial processes in accordance with CRS & donor policies and local laws. Provide proactive service delivery, advice, and support to managers, staff, and subrecipients in relation to managing the whole project cycle (Design, Start-up, Implementation, Close-out), ensuring efficiency and compliance with CRS’ policies and procedures, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), donors’ rules and regulations, and legal requirements. Provide direction and coordinate effective budget development and management (Annual Program Plans and project budgets). Ensure accuracy and consistency of financial data and safeguarding of resources. Ensure integrity of accounting information by reviewing account issues for compliance and establishing quality control over accounting transactions and financial reporting. Responsible for the maintenance of supporting documentation and ensuring it’s stored in a reliable and easy to follow audit trail. Lead the preparation of accurate financial data, analysis and projections and support leadership in interpreting data for decision-making and effectively managing financial risks. Effectively manage the finance team. Manage team dynamics and staff well-being. Provide coaching, strategically tailor individual development plans, and complete performance management for direct reports. Oversee the performance of accurate reporting procedures and timely submission of reports to relevant stakeholders (CoP/DCoP, HQ/Finance, donors, local government entities, etc.). Lead assessments of staff and subrecipients’ financial management capacity, ensure capacity strengthening on finance policies and regulations, as needed, and monitor and measure impact. Lead efforts to close audit financial management findings in a timely and sustainable way. Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration with courses in accounting, or a qualification in accounting (CPA/ACCA or equivalent). Minimum of 6 years’ experience in a similar position. Substantial budgeting, budget/expense analysis, and accounting experience. Proficiency in MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio), Web Conferencing Applications. Strong experience presenting and facilitating trainings on financial management topics. Knowledge of local tax and regulatory reporting procedures. Excellent analytical skills with ability to make sound judgment and decisions. Very good planning, monitoring and organizational skills. Ability to act ethically in accordance with recognized professional and organizational codes of ethics. Ability to leverage a proactive, resourceful, solutions oriented and results-oriented mindset. Ability to work collaboratively. Knowledge of Humanitarian principles, standards and system, with specific knowledge of CRS and Caritas Internationalis emergency programming and standards a plus. Ability to work with local partner organizations. Ability to maintain performance expectations and strong working relationships in diverse cultural contexts, psychologically and physically stressful environments. Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, life insurance, vision, and a generous retirement savings plan #J-18808-Ljbffr Catholic Relief Services