Assistant Finance Officer

الوصف الوظيفي

Catholic Relief Services
Jerusalem, West Bank, & Gaza (JWBG)

Job Description
Catholic Relief Services is an international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States and has been present in the Jerusalem, West Bank, and Gaza since 1961. The CRS JWBG country program currently supports development/relief programs and activities in the sectors of civil society, humanitarian assistance, youth empowerment, education, and peace & justice. For further information about CRS, please visit: www.crs.org. CRS is seeking highly qualified candidates for the following position:

Position Title: Assistant Finance Officer
Location: Gaza Reports
To: Finance Officer

JOB SUMMARY:
Under the supervision of the Finance Officer (FO), the Assistant Finance Officers (AFO) is a part of the Finance department team representing the key points of contact for all local office specific finance issues. A key responsibility of the (AFO) is to provide support to FO in timely and efficient manner respond to preparation of data, everyday accounting and reporting. Additionally the (AFO) will assist the (FO) to ensure all Project/Program Advances issued to partners are properly accounted for, and liquidated within the established deadlines, review liquidation requests submitted by partners, and ensure the liquidation documentation is in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles and in compliance with CRS and donor requirements.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Accounting:
-Ensure that the financial accounting environment in the Local Office is in compliance with CRS policies and procedures, donor regulations and local legal requirements.
-Review and process liquidation requests submitted by partners and ensure that all Project Advances issued to partners are properly accounted for, and liquidated within the established deadlines.
-Review liquidation requests submitted by partners, and ensure the liquidation documentation is in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles and in compliance with CRS and donor requirements.
-Keep informed about local fiscal and other financial laws related to taxes and exemptions; inform next level authority and Country Program staff as appropriate.

Budgeting:
-Maintain and Implement good working knowledge of all project budgets and applicable CRS, donor and country law regulations;
-Assist Local Office staff with budget development – external and internal.
-Review partner budgets, provide comments and recommendations to ensure compliance with CRS financial policies and donor rules and regulations;

Financial and Cash Management:
-Review Partner Project Agreements prior to signing;
-Instruct and train partners regarding how to financially report to CRS in line with CRS financial policies and procedures and donor regulations;
-Assist the Finance Officer in daily management of finance issues and ensure all deadlines are met;
-Assist the Finance Officer in the preparation of the Monthly Cash Forecast and submit Monthly Cash Request
-Assist the Finance Officer in remedy internal control weaknesses in all areas that impact CRS financial resources;
-Assist the Finance Officer in conducting regular and thorough financial monitoring of Partner Organizations that receive funds from CRS by using the approved and tested assessments tools.

Reporting
Assist in preparing financial reports for partners and Country Program staff when required.

Key Working Relationships:
Supervisory: None
Internal: Finance Department staff, Field Manager, Country Program staff.
External: Local partner organization; and local banks.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Technical/Professional
1-BA/BSc Degree in finance, financial management, economics, accounting or related field from recognized institution.
2-At least 3 years of relevant experience is required.
3-Strong computer skills, particularly Excel, Word and Access.
4-Knowledge of CRS finance, accounting, and budgeting policies, procedures and standards preferred.
5-Experience with accounting systems required; Sun Systems experience preferred.
6-Fluency in written and spoken English; excellent written and oral communication skills.

Personal Competencies:
-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 both a strategic and 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
-Ability to develop effective systems considering organizational effectiveness and impact on people.
-Strong organization and planning skills, detail oriented
-Maturity and discretion, able to work with, and maintain confidential information
Agency-wide Competencies
-Serves with Integrity- Manifests CRS mission, values, and guiding principles to help improve the lives of the poor, vulnerable, and voiceless.
-Models Stewardship- Makes responsible and efficient use of time, talent, money, assets, and natural resources to achieve plans and goals.
-Develops Constructive Relationships- Builds and maintains mutually beneficial relationships through solidarity.
-Promotes Learning- Builds the capacity of self, staff and partners to continue learning and innovating to better fulfill our mission.

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

APPLICATION INSTUCTIONS
Interested candidates with relevant education and work experience are encouraged to complete the application form and submit their CV and a cover letter that directly addresses the position requirements on line at