Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is an international non-governmental organization supporting relief and development work in over 99 countries around the world. CRS programs assist persons on the basis of need, regardless of creed, ethnicity or nationality and works through local church and non-church partners to implement its programs. CRS has been helping po...
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Set and monitor sound accounting and financial reporting procedures for Thabat subrecipients and partners in line with CRS and donor standards.
Ensure accurate setup and maintenance of financial data in the accounting software for all assigned Thabat accounts.
Document financial transactions by compiling, analyzing, and verifying account information, and preparing journal entries.
Conduct monthly reviews of project expenditures to ensure proper cost allocation and coding.
Assess, evaluate, and monitor subrecipient financial management systems to ensure compliance with World Bank and CRS requirements.
Strengthening the financial capacity of subrecipients through targeted training, mentoring, and capacity-building activities.
Monitor disbursement and liquidation schedules; communicate with partners and staff to ensure timely financial resource management.
Prepare and submit accurate and timely Interim Financial Reports (IFRs) and quarterly forecasts to the World Bank.
Prepare periodic and ad hoc financial reports, perform variance analysis, and share insights with program teams to support decision-making.
Monitor budget utilization, expenditures, and commitments to ensure alignment with approved budgets.
Support budget revisions, reforecasts, and financial planning processes in coordination with program staff.
Support timely reconciliation of bank and cash accounts.
Provide guidance to Thabat staff, subrecipients, and partners on financial accounting policies, compliance standards, and reporting requirements.
Deliver training sessions and develop tools to strengthen compliance with World Bank financial rules and CRS standards.
Support audit preparations, coordinate audit fieldwork, and ensure timely responses to audit queries and recommendations.
Collaborate with Procurement and Operations teams to ensure that all project expenditures are booked promptly and accurately.
Ensure timely sharing and coordination with program and operations units to support efficient financial management.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:
Minimum of two-five years' experience in a position with similar responsibilities, preferably with an international or local NGO, or a financial/banking institution.
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration with courses in accounting, or a qualification in accounting (CPA/ACCA or equivalent).