Grant Accountant

Job Description

Job Title: Grant Accountant

Department: Program Team

Reports To: Chief of Party

Location: Ramallah

About CRS

Catholic Relief Services (CRS) 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 has been present in Jerusalem, West Bank, and Gaza (JWBG) since 1961 and currently supports programs in the sectors of humanitarian relief, livelihoods, civil society strengthening, and social justice promotion through its field offices in Jerusalem, Gaza, and the West Bank. For further information about CRS, please visit: www.crs.org.

CRS is implementing a multi-year Civic Participation and Community Engagement (CPCE) Project. The project is designed to support Palestinian Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in the West Bank and East Jerusalem, to enhance their institutional and governance capacities, and implement program activities that address social and economic development needs and encourage greater civic participation.

Job Summary:

The Grant Accountant will coordinate and contribute to the implementation of the CPCE project and grant policies and procedures in compliance with CRS’ established accounting standards, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), USAIDs’ rules and regulations, and legal requirements to support high-quality. You will efficiently perform accounting services through documenting the grants financial transactions by compiling, analyzing, and verifying account information, preparing account entries, and delivering financial reporting services throughout the project/grant life cycle.

Roles and Key Responsibilities:

Set and monitor sound accounting and financial reporting procedures for CPCE subrecipients and partners following established standards.
Assess, evaluate and monitor subrecipient financial management processes in accordance with policy and strengthen capacity of partner in financial accounting and transactions.
Review and validate supporting documentation before processing of financial transactions to ensure all required documents are accurate and complete and authorizations are in place.
Record financial transactions following appropriate authorizations. Review and analyze various accounts to detect irregularities. Advise on corrective actions and prepare correcting entries and adjustments, as necessary.
Monitor disbursement/receipt schedules, alert relevant project staff of due payments/liquidations, and maintain appropriate communication and follow-up to facilitate timeliness of financial resource management and compliance with set deadlines.
Prepare various periodic and ad hoc financial reports and perform variance analysis to assist project staff with decision-making. Assist with budget maintenance for proper management of financial resources.
Provide information to project staff, subrecipients, and partners on financial accounting policies and procedural compliance issues and deliver training and other capacity building activities.
Perform assigned treasury project (cash payment/receipt, cash forecast, etc.) duties, as long as segregation of duties is ensured.
Oversight of the CSOs activity’s procurement, including preparation of all documents required for successful implementation of the activity, including a grants manual, grant templates, grant approval requests, etc.

Job Requirements

Basic Qualifications

B.A. degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration with courses in accounting, or a qualification in accounting (CPA/ACCA or equivalent).
At least 5 years of experience working in project grant management for NGOs, with strong knowledge of international donor requirements.

Required Languages – English and Arabic fluency required.

Travel Required: regular travel within Jerusalem and the West Bank required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Excellent analytical skills with ability to detect and report inconsistencies
Conscientious, accurate and thorough with great attention to 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

Knowledge of the relevant public donor regulations preferred.
Proficient in MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio). Knowledge of Insight System or similar financial reporting software preferred.

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

Supervisory Responsibilities: Two Finance Officers

Key Working Relationships:

Internal: Country Program staff, including Chief of Party, Deputy Chief of Party, Head of Programs, and Finance team.

External: USAID Mission staff, participating civil society organizations.

***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.

Disclaimer:  This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.

CRS' talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.

CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Details

Job Title Grant Accountant

Deadline 21 - Mar - 2022

Location Ramallah

Job Type Full time

Position Level Mid Career

Salary N/A

Degree Bachelor's degree

Experience 5 Years

Category Finance and Accounting Business & Admin

Application Instructions

APPLICATION INSTUCTIONS: I Interested candidates with relevant education and work experience are invited to complete an application which addresses the positions requirements. In order to be considered for the position, candidates must submit both a CV and a cover letter, in English. Applications which fail to meet these requirements will not be considered. Applications must be submitted online at http://jobs.crsjwbg.org and will be reviewed on a rolling basis. This posting will remain open until filled, however, submission by Monday, March 21, 2022, is strongly advised.

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