Job Summary:
Provide team based financial service support for the Global Controller department.ย Major responsibilities include providing account analysis, ad hoc reporting, financial survey preparation,ย monitoring and analysis of donor restricted funds, accounting for trade receivables, employee receivables, pension liabilities and other assigned accounts. Job function includes preparation of general ledger account reconciliations, account analysis/research, journal entry preparation, and related financial reporting.ย Employee will provideย support through the ongoing monitoring of financial information to assist the Global Controller department with reporting of financial results, compliance of CRS policies and procedures and donor regulations.
Perform account analysis and ad hoc financial reporting as requested by the Global Controller department, and other internal and external parties. Perform reconciliation of assigned balance sheet and related revenue and expenditure accounts, including trade receivables, employee receivables, pension liabilities and other assigned accounts. Prepare and record related journal entries. Perform financial analysis to review variances in accounts and follow up to investigate variances. Complete financial surveys accurately and timely, including reports for charity watchdog organizations, US census reporting, etc. Responsible for reviewing and ensuring that the project subledger reconciles to the general ledger at month end. Responsible for coordinating meetings with the responsible parties to ensure any subledger variances are corrected in a timely manner. Collaborate with the Systems Team and act as a liaison between the finance department and other users to provide support and clarification of overall processes. Assist colleagues with responding to financial information requests.ย Assist internal and external auditors with financial information requests and supporting documentation. Analyze monthly and quarterly fluctuations in assigned accounts for internal reporting and propose necessary adjusting entries. Perform other related tasks and ad hoc projects, as assigned by his/her supervisor. Responsible for financial review of emergency and non-emergency restricted fund balances. Procedures include producing monthly reports and distributing to country programs, coordinating monthly restricted fund meetings with fund managers to review variances and following up/analyzing variances. Perform a configuration review for new projects to be added to the financial ERP system. Bachelorโs degree in Accounting Minimum of 2-5 years accounting experience Certified Public Accountant or current candidateRequired Languages - Fluency in written and spoken English.ย
Knowledge, Skills and Abilitiesย
โข ย Thorough understanding of accounting standards
โข ย Strong communication and interpersonal skills
โข Deadline compliance and management of multiple priorities
โข Excellent computer and analytical skills
โข ย Strong financial systems experience, including ERPย
โข ย Analytical experience with cube databases
โข ย Strong knowledge of internal controls
Catholic Relief Services is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States.ย Catholic Relief Servicesย works to save, protect, and transform lives in need in more than 100 countries, without regard to race, religion or nationality. ย Catholic Relief Servicesโย relief and development work is accomplished through programs of emergency response, HIV, health, agriculture, education, microfinance, and peacebuilding.ย We welcome as a part of our staff people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need. CRSโ processes and policies reflect our commitment to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.
CRS welcomes candidates from the countries and regions in which we work. In the event the successful candidate is an expatriate, the anticipated duration of the assignment is informed by a term limit, based on the type and level of the job and the needs of the agency.
CRS is committed to safeguarding program participants, community members, staff and volunteers from all forms of exploitation and abuse.ย The successful candidate is expected to sign and adhere to CRSยด Code of Conduct.
CRS talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding the rights and dignity of all people - especially children and vulnerable adults - to live free from abuse and harm.
Disclaimer:ย This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.ย
CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
General Requirements
CRS offers are contingent on the selected candidateโs ability to legally work where the position is to be performed. Every government has a unique set of work permit eligibility requirements.ย ย All positions requiring residence or frequent travel outside a home country must undergo and clear a pre-employment medical clearance; some work permit processes require clearing a separate government administered medical examination.
CRS prioritizes candidates who are citizens/ permanent residents of the countries where we have CRS offices.