Catholic Relief Services (CRS)Vacancy AnnouncementPosition Title: Finance Officer- Duty Station: CRS Ethiopia/Addis Ababa- Required Number: Three- Employment Term: Indefinite period- Reports To: Deputy Finance Manager- Application Deadline: December 27, 2018Job Summary:- You will support the Finance department’s management of 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. As part of an experienced finance team you will help coordinate daily financial activities through preparation and delivery of financial services.Job Responsibilities:• Help share information with sub-recipients and staff on financial• Review and supporting documentation of financial transactions to ensure all required documents are accurate and complete.• Help ensure maintenance of all data required for processing financial transactions for assigned accounts in Sun Systems financial accounting package.• Record delegated financial transactions following appropriate authorizations. Review various accounts to detect irregularities.• Help evaluate subrecipient financial management processes in accordance with policy and help strengthen capacity of partner in financial accounting and transactions.• Prepare delegated financial reports, as needed,How to Apply• You should send ONLY your application letter and up-to-date CV via email address: ET_Job_Applications@global.crs.org on / before the application deadline December 27, 2018. Please write the Position Title you are applying for in the subject line of your email, and in your application letter. • You will be contacted only if selected for written exam/interview. Phone solicitations will not be accepted. These job opportunities are open to Ethiopian nationals only.** Qualified women are highly encouraged to apply**

Bachelor's

Education and Experience
• B.A. degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration strongly preferred. Courses in accounting, or a qualification in accounting (CPA/ACCA or equivalent).
• Minimum of two years accounting experience, preferably with an international or local NGO, or a financial/banking institution.
• Familiarity the relevant public donors’ regulations a plus.
• Proficient in Excel and experience with Word and PowerPoint. Knowledge of Sun Systems financial accounting package or similar financial reporting software a plus.

Personal Skills
• Excellent analytical skills with ability to detect and report inconsistencies
• Excellent organizational skills 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

1-3 years