Catholic Relief Services 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’ relief and development work are accomplished through programs of emergency response, HIV, health, agriculture, education, microfinance and peacebuilding.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Project / Grant Accountant
Location: Yola, Adamawa
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Summary
- You will help coordinate and contribute to the implementation of the KfW Stabilization and Reconciliation in the Lake Chad Region (STaR) Projet 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.
- You will efficiently perform accounting services through documenting the KfW STaR Projectfinancial transactions by compiling, analyzing, and verifying account information, preparing account entries, and delivering financial reporting services throughout the KfW STaR Project life cycle.
- N.B: Depending on the project (scope and complexity), the Project Grant Accountant can be assigned responsibility for delivery of accounting and financial reporting services for either payable or receivable transactions.
Roles and Key Responsibilities
- Set and monitor sound accounting and financial reporting procedures forKfW STaR Project subrecipientsandpartners following established standards. Ensure setup and maintenance of all data required for processing financial transactions for assignedKfW STaR Project accounts in Insight financial accounting package.
- 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.
- Assess, evaluate and monitor subrecipient financial management processes in accordance with policy and strengthen capacity of partner in financial accounting and transactions.
- Monitor disbursement/receipt schedules, alert relevantKfW STaR 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 assistKfW STaR Project staff with decision-making. Assist with budget maintenance for proper management of financial resources.
- Provide information toKfW STaR Project staff, sub-recipients, and partners on financial accounting policies and procedural compliance issues and deliver training and other capacity-building activities.
- Perform assigned treasuryKfW STaR Project (cash payment/receipt, cash forecast, etc.) duties, as long as segregation of duties is ensured.
Key Working Relationships:
- Internal:STaR Program Manager II, Component Leads, Award Management Officer, STaR Chief of Party, Head of Finance and Grants, Supply chain Manager, Administrative Officer, HR Officer, Internal Auditors.
- External: Subrecipients, Suppliers and External Auditors.
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 two years’ experiencein a position with similar responsibilities, preferably with an international or local NGO, or a financial/banking institution.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of the relevant public donor regulations preferred.
- Proficient in MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio), Web Conferencing Applications. Knowledge of Insight (Oracle) financial accounting package or similar financial reporting software preferred.
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.
Required Languages:
- English. A knowledge of Hausa will be an added advantage.
Travel:
- Must be willing and able to travel up to 20%.
Safeguarding:
- CRS is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all people who interact with our work. We uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and expect all staff and partners to respect and protect the dignity and rights of everyone from any form of harm, abuse, harassment, or exploitation.
- All staff are required to follow CRS’s safeguarding policies and procedures and to complete mandatory safeguarding e-learning courses upon hire and on an annual basis.
Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS Staff)
Agency competencies clarify expected behaviours and attitudes for all staff. When demonstrated, they create an engaging workplace, help staff achieve their best, and help CRS achieve agency goals. These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and are used by each staff member to fulfil his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results:
- Personal Accountability – Consistently takes responsibility for one’s own actions.
- Acts with Integrity – Consistently models values aligned with CRS Guiding Principles and mission. Is considered honest.
- Builds and Maintains Trust – Shows consistency between words and actions.
- Collaborates with Others – Works effectively in intercultural and diverse teams.
- Open to Learn – Seeks out experiences that may change perspective or provide an opportunity to learn new things.
Application Closing Date
29th January, 2024.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
Note: Qualified femalesare highly encouraged to apply.