Vacancy: Deputy Finance Manager

Date	26 Sep 2019

Job Type	Full-time
Industry	NGO/IGO/INGO
Description	Company Profile 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 Description Department: Finance Grade: 9 Reports To: Finance Manager Country/Location: Tamale Job Summary You will oversee all activities that ensure the accuracy, timeliness, and documentation of the Finance Department’s accounting operations and financial reporting (monthly, quarterly, yearly, and as needed) in support of high-quality programs serving the poor and vulnerable. You will help set the standard for the Country Program’s (CP’s) financial stewardship through professional maintenance, utilization, and analysis of all cash resources controlled by the CP. Key Working Relationships Internal: Country Representative, HoOPs, HOP, Program Managers and Chief of Party, Snr. Procurement Officer, HR Manager, and other Support Managers, HQ Finance, RFO WARO External: Banking Institutions, Government Entities, Donors, Subrecipients, Suppliers and External Auditors. 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 Roles and Key Responsibilities Oversee accounting processes, policies, and service delivery and maintain accounting controls to ensure accurate, complete, and timely recording and management of financial transactions and internal controls in compliance with CRS’ financial management policies and procedures, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), donors’ rules and regulations, and legal requirements. Ensure SunSystems financial accounting package is updated with relevant information for capturing accurate financial data (such as daily exchange/conversion rates, cost allocation tools, posting of transactions, etc.). Review and analyze financial reports, including cost allocation of shared costs, to verify financial transactions. Prepare balance sheet account reconciliations to ensure all transactions are accurately stated and appropriately classified. Work with relevant staff to address irregularities and resolve accounting issues and ensure correction of accounting entries and payroll. Serve as the key point person on all issues related to financial transaction records. Provide proactive advice, support, and capacity building to managers, staff, and subrecipients to ensure compliance with standards and proper records of financial transactions, as well as to support strengthening of internal control. Ensure financial reports are generated accurately and disseminated timely as per established reporting schedules and assist staff and subrecipients with financial reports analysis. Oversee maintenance of a good filing system of required supporting documentation to ensure easy access and retrieval, and a reliable and easy to follow audit trail. Ensure efficient management of cash flows and availability of sufficient and optimal cash in the CP’s operating account through monitoring cash balances (both cash-in-bank and cash-on-hand), preparing bank reconciliations, analyzing and forecasting cash needs. Supervisory Responsibilities Will supervise the work of Finance Officer in charge of Payables and Snr. Finance Officer in charge of Receivables Travel Required: Requires occasional travel up to 10% of the time – Field visits to project sites and to partners. Required Skills or Experience An MBA or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration with courses in accounting, or a qualification in accounting (CPA/ACCA or equivalent). Minimum of five years experience in a position with similar responsibilities, preferably with an International NGO. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Excellent analytical skills with ability to make sound judgment and decisions Accuracy and completeness with a strong eye for detail Ethical conduct in accordance with recognized professional and organizational codes of ethics Proactive, resourceful, solutions oriented and results-oriented Ability to work collaboratively Preferred Qualifications Substantial budgeting, budget/expense analysis, and accounting experience. Knowledge of the relevant public donors’ regulations preferred. Knowledge of local law in the area of taxation and local regulatory reporting procedures. Proficient in MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio), Web Conferencing Applications. Knowledge of SunSystems financial accounting package or similar financial reporting software preferred. How To Apply To apply for this position - Please refer to Jobsinghana website www.jobsinghana.com for full details of the job and submit your CV and letter of interest to [email protected] by 5pm, on 11^th October 2019. The e-mail subject line for all applications and CVs should make reference for the position applied i.e.: DFM. Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position. CRS is an equal opportunity employer. Female candidates meeting position requirements are strongly encouraged to apply. CRS' talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation. **Our Catholic identity is at the heart of our mission and operations. Catholic Relief Services carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. We welcome as a part of our staff people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need. CRS’ processes and policies reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.* By applying to this job, I understand and acknowledge that CRS requires its staff to treat all people with dignity and respect and to actively prevent harassment, abuse, exploitation, and human trafficking. Further, I understand that if I am a successful candidate, I will be subject to a comprehensive background check, and my personal/professional references will be asked to evaluate my behaviors related to the above safeguarding-related topics. Note Please note, employers receive numerous applications per posting and will only shortlist the most qualified candidates. 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