Catholic Relief Services Senior Finance Officer - Analysis Jobs in Kenya

Catholic Relief Services Senior Finance Officer - Analysis Jobs in Kenya

About CRS:

Catholic Relief Services (CRS) carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas.

Our Catholic identity is at the heart of our mission and operations. We welcome as a part of our staff and as partners, people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need.

CRS has worked in Kenya since 1965. Over the years, CRS’ focus shifted from direct relief and food distributions to a comprehensive development program that works with partners and enhances local capacity.

CRS Kenya programs now support children affected by HIV and community-based efforts to increase household incomes, improve family health and sanitation, and enhance agriculture livelihoods

Job Summary:

The Senior Finance Officer – Analysis will help coordinate and contribute to the implementation of the Country Program’s (CP’s) accounting systems, policies and procedures in compliance with CRS’ established accounting standards, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), donors’ rules and regulations, and legal requirements to support high-quality programs serving the poor and vulnerable.

S/he will efficiently perform accounting services through documenting financial transactions by compiling, analyzing, and verifying account information; preparing account entries; and delivering financial reporting services.

Note: Depending on the CP portfolio (scope and complexity), the Senior Finance Officer - Analysis can be assigned responsibility for delivery of accounting and financial reporting services for the entire program, for a field office, or for either payable or receivable transactions.

Roles and Key Responsibilities:

Review and analyze the General Ledger (GL) accounts on a continuous basis, including Trial Balance and Balance Sheet reconciliations, and taking corrective actions thereof.

Support in processing all bank reconciliations on a weekly basis for submission by the 20th of every month.

Analyze Aging reports and share with staff and management for reviews on a monthly basis.

Support in project close out and monthly project portfolio management (PPM) versa general ledger (GL) analysis.

Monthly closure support in preparation of cost allocation pools drivers, analyzing costs and reclassification of costs if necessary, through the unbundling process.

Review and validate supporting documentation before processing of financial transactions to ensure all required documents are accurate and complete and authorizations are in place.

Ensure setup and maintenance of all data required for processing financial transactions for assigned accounts in Insight financial

accounting package.

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 staff of due payments/liquidations, and maintain appropriate communication and follow-up to facilitate timeliness of financial resource management.

Evaluate and monitor subrecipient financial management processes in accordance with policy and strengthen capacity of partner in financial accounting and transactions.

Prepare various, periodic, and ad hoc financial reports, as needed, and perform variance analyses to assist with decision-making and proper management of financial resources.

Provide information to subrecipients and staff on financial accounting policies and procedural compliance issues and contribute to capacity strengthening.

Perform assigned treasury (cash payment/receipt, cash forecast, etc.) duties, as long as segregation of duties is ensured

Required Languages - Excellent oral and written communication skills in English)

Travel - Travel up to 10% monthly.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of the relevant public donors’ regulations preferred.

Proficient in MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio), Web Conferencing Applications.

Knowledge of financial reporting software preferred.

Ability to transfer knowledge to others

Excellent diplomatic skills and proven ability to work in a multi-partner project

Demonstrated commitment to respect, equity, diversity and inclusion including gender equality.

Preferred Qualifications

Excellent analytical skills with ability to detect and report inconsistencies

Accuracy and completeness 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

Excellent analytical skills

Teamwork and professionalism

Basic Qualifications:

B.A. degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration with courses in accounting, or a qualification in accounting (CPA/ACCA or equivalent).

Minimum of four years’ experience in a position with similar responsibilities, preferably with an international or local NGO, or a financial/banking institution.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; Catholic Relief Services Senior Finance Officer - Analysis Jobs in Kenya

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