Job Title : Finance Officer
Reports To : Deputy Chief of Party – Climate Resilient Cities
Location : CRS Manila
Job Grade : 6
CRS Background
Catholic Relief Services was founded in 1943 by the Catholic Bishops of the United States to serve World War II survivors in Europe. Since then, we have expanded in size to reach more than 120 million people in more than 100 countries on five continents.
Our mission is to assist impoverished and disadvantaged people overseas, working in the spirit of Catholic social teaching to promote the sacredness of human life and the dignity of the human person. Although our mission is rooted in the Catholic faith, our operations serve people based solely on need, regardless of their race, religion or ethnicity. Within the United States, CRS engages Catholics to live their faith in solidarity with the poor and suffering people of the world. 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.
About CRS
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 is accomplished through programs of emergency response, HIV, health, agriculture, education, microfinance and peacebuilding.
Job Summary
You will efficiently perform accounting services for the Climate Resilient Cities (CRC) 5 year USAID funded project through documenting the subrecipient’s financial transactions by compiling, analyzing, and verifying account information, preparing accounting entries, and delivering financial reporting services throughout the subrecipient’s agreement. With support from the CRS/Philippines Deputy Finance Manager and CRC Deputy Chief of Party, you will help coordinate subrecipient financial activities and delivery of financial services for the CRC project.
Job Responsibilities
• Prepare and provide all data required for processing of financial transactions for assigned subrecipients in Insight and Gateway.
• Prepare accurate journal entries with complete supporting documents and appropriate authorizations for all financial transactions for assigned subrecipients.
• Conduct monthly, quarterly and annual financial assessments, evaluations and monitoring for assigned subrecipients in accordance with SRFMP and CRS’ established accounting standards. Help share SRFMP for assigned subrecipients to strengthen subrecipient’s financial accounting, documentation, transaction processing and compliance requirements.
• Assist in budget preparation for the new or amendment agreements for assigned subrecipients. Ensure detailed review of all budget line items including correct calculations and endorse to the next level reviewer.
• Generate monthly financial reports for assigned subrecipient’s financial transactions. Prepare adjusting journal entries when applicable for assigned subrecipient’s related accounts to ensure correct balances of accounts in Insight. Work with project staff to address irregularities and resolve accounting issues.
• Maintain information, data, schedules, financial reports and documents related to assigned subrecipients. Ensure proper filing, accurate and complete records available for internal/external users.
Scope
Will be responsible for the CRS financial processes for the four CRC subrecipients.
Typical Background, Experience & Requirements
Education and Experience
• B.A. degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration with courses in accounting, or a qualification in accounting (CPA/ACCA or equivalent).
• Minimum of four years work experience in a position with similar responsibilities, preferably with an international or local NGO, or a financial/banking institution.
• Knowledgeable of Fund Management and relevant public donor regulations preferred.
• Proficient in MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio), Web Conferencing Applications. Knowledge of Insight financial accounting package or similar financial reporting software preferred.
Personal Skills
• Strong analytical skills with ability to work collaboratively.
• Attentive to details with prioritization and time management skills.
• Ethical conduct in accordance with recognized professional and organizational codes of ethics.
• Proactive, resourceful, solutions oriented and results-oriented.
Required/Desired Foreign Language
Fluent in written and spoken Filipino and English
Travel Required
This job will require travel 50% of the time.
Key Working relationships
Supervisory : Coach and monitor performance of finance staff of subrecipients.
Internal : CRC Program staff, Compliance staff, , Finance Manager, Deputy Finance Manager, Operations Manager and Budget Managers
External : Auditor, Subrecipients and Beneficiaries
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
• Builds Relationships
• Continuous Improvement and Innovation
• Accountability and Stewardship
• Develops Talent
• Strategic Mindset
How to apply
Interested applicants may submit their updated CV and Letter of Intent to PH_HR@crs.org.