Purpose of the Position

The Deputy Manager Finance (Sub Recipient Compliance & Capacity Building) together with senior compliance officer and the finance officers form the core team of finance professionals involved in building the capacity of CRS partners in finance programming support work and are the key point of contact for Country Program sub recipient specific finance issues. A key responsibility of the Deputy Finance Manager is to ensure sound program financial management capacity of the Sub recipient, to support the overall coordination, leading and supervision of the program support functions in the Finance department (accounting, budget monitoring, reporting and accuracy of forecasts). DFM(SRCCB) must also ensure compliance to policies, procedures, donors’ & local government requirements. Special responsibility of DFM(SRCCB) is to ensure that CRS’ private resources and donors’ grants are properly managed and all regulations/requirements applicable to those funds are fully complied with. It is also DFM(SRCCB) duty to oversee the sub-recipient policy while ensuring that advances issued to partners are properly accounted for and liquidated within the established deadlines and the liquidation documentation is in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles and in compliance with CRS and donor requirements. The DFM(SRCCB) serves as the principal advisor to the sub recipient leadership on all matters relating to sub-recipient financial management. S/he takes a leadership role in shaping the country program’s processes and practices in the area of Subrecipient financial management.

Job Requirement

Education and Experience

• BA/BSc degree in Accounting, financial management or related field from recognized institution
• Master’s degree in accounting, Financial Management MAB or related field from recognized institution.
• ACC certification is desirable
• PART II Professional Qualification (ACCA/CPA)
• At least 8 years for first degree and 5 years for second degree of work experience in a busy finance environment
•  Strong computer skills, particularly Excel, MS Word and Access.
•  Knowledge of CRS finance, accounting, and budgeting policies, procedures and standards preferred.
•  Experience with accounting systems is preferred.
• Fluency in written and spoken English; excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Training and knowledge of USG Financial Management regulations.

Competencies /Knowledge, Ability and Skill:

• Demonstrated strengths in financial management with a strong client service focus; able to work with diverse groups of people and team oriented environment
• Skilled in obtaining information necessary to accomplish duties
• Able to prioritize work, multi-task and meet deadlines
• Problem analysis and problem resolution at functional level
• Able to express technical ideas and concerns in a non-technical environment
•  Strong customer orientation
• Able to work independently
•  Able to adapt and learn
•  Strong organization and planning skills, detail oriented
• Maturity and discretion, able to work with, and maintain confidential information.

How to Apply

Application Deadline:February 29 , 2020

Please enter via https://form.jotform.com/200483788929572 fill a form and attach your up-to-date CV before the application deadline, February 29, 2020.

Applications should be submitted by February 29, 2020 up to 5:00 PM, late submission will not be accepted. These job opportunities are open to Ethiopian nationals only. Phone solicitations cannot be accepted. You will be contacted only if you are selected for written exam/interview.

** Qualified women are highly encouraged to apply**

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