Catholic Relief Services-United Staff Conference of Catholic Bishops “CRS” 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. For further information about CRS, please visit: www.crs.org.

Job 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.

Roles and Key Responsibilities

• 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 Insight 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, 
• Help share information with subrecipients and staff on financial accounting policies and procedural compliance issues.

Basic Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration strongly preferred. Courses in accounting, or a qualification in accounting (CPA/ACCA or equivalent).
• Minimum of five years’ accounting experience.
• Additional education may substitute for experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferably with an international or local NGO, or a financial/banking institution.
• Familiarity the relevant public donors’ regulations a plus.
• Knowledge of financial reporting software a plus.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 

• Proficient in Excel and experience with Word and PowerPoint.
• 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

Required Languages: List of languages required to perform the job 

Travel: include percentage of required travel, if applicable. Could be stated as Must be willing and able to travel 

Supervisory Responsibilities: Should list either yes or no depending on the role

Submission location: - 

If interested, please submit cover letter, resume and copies of your education and work certificates to Sudan job and Labor Office – Madani Ensure that your cover letter or resume has a phone number where you can be reached.