Finance Manager -PREVALE

Job Description

• This post is contingent on donor funding and donor approval of the candidate.
  
  

About CRS

CRS works to save, protect, and transform lives in need in more than 100 countries. CRS’ relief and development work is accomplished through programs of emergency response, health, agriculture, education, and microfinance.

In Afghanistan, the majority of households are dependent on agriculture for their livelihoods. However, climatic and economic trends have had significant impacts on the productivity and profitability of agricultural livelihoods. CRS has been working in Afghanistan since 2002, and an evolving, dynamic portfolio designed to support the basic needs of communities and individuals in Afghanistan has been at core of its work since that time. CRS is currently implementing programs in the provinces of Bamiyan, Daykundi, Ghor, Herat, and Kabul, and is exploring additional expansion. CRS maintains five main offices in the country as well as several sub-offices that support the direct implementation of program activities. With over 200 staff, the Country Program is growing to meet new needs throughout the country and provides improved livelihoods, emergency relief, basic needs support, and other life‐enriching services to tens of thousands of households.

Job Summary

Pending a successful application and donor approval, as Finance Manager you will ensure a high level of resource stewardship, strict financial accountability and financial risk management for the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) Promoting Resilient & Equitable Recovery of Agriculture and Livelihoods in Afghan communities (PREVALE) project. You will ensure the effectiveness and robustness of CRS and partners’ financial management systems, processes, and practices, in order to effectively serve the poor and vulnerable. You will anticipate and manage financial management services needs and delivery challenges, and identify and implement improvement solutions, as needed, to minimize CRS and partners’ exposure to financial risk related to this project.

Roles And Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage financial processes in accordance with policies and provide proactive service delivery, advice, and support to managers, staff, and subrecipients in relation to managing the whole project cycle (Design, Start-up, Implementation, Close-out), ensuring efficiency and compliance with CRS’ policies and procedures, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), donors’ rules and regulations, and legal requirements.
• Provide direction and coordination of effective budget development and management for this Activity, ensuring accuracy and consistency of financial data and safeguarding of resources.
• Ensure integrity of accounting information by reviewing account issues for compliance and establishing quality control over accounting transactions and financial reporting. Oversee maintenance of supporting documentation for a reliable and easy to follow audit trail.
• Lead the preparation of accurate financial data, analysis and projections and support the Chief of Party and consortium partners in interpreting data for decision-making and effectively managing financial risks.
• Effectively manage talent and supervise. Manage team dynamics and staff well-being. Provide coaching, strategically tailor individual development plans, and complete performance management for direct reports.
• Oversee the performance of accurate reporting procedures and timely submission of reports to relevant stakeholders (Chief of Party, Regional Office, HQ/Finance, donors, local government entities).
• Lead assessment of staff and subrecipients’ financial management capacity, ensure capacity strengthening on finance policies and regulations, as needed, and monitor and measure impact.
• Lead efforts to close audit financial management findings in a timely and sustainable way.
  
  

Required Languages – Fluency in English required

Travel - Must be willing and able to travel up to 15% domestically within Afghanistan and internationally as needed.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Proficient in MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio), Web Conferencing Applications.
• Knowledge of local law in taxation and local regulatory reporting procedures.
• Staff management experience.
• Excellent analytical skills with ability to make sound judgment and decisions
• Very good planning, monitoring and organizational skills
• Ethical conduct in accordance with recognized professional and organizational codes of ethics
• Proactive, resourceful, solutions oriented and results-oriented
• Ability to work collaboratively
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or Master’s degree in related field with a focus on Accounting preferred. A professional certification in Accounting or a related field highly preferred.
• Knowledge of the FCDO donor regulations highly preferred.
• Preferably with experience in an International NGO.
• Substantial budgeting, budget/expense analysis, and accounting experience.
• Strong experience in presenting and facilitating on financial management topics.
• Knowledge of SunSystems financial accounting package or similar financial reporting software highly preferred
  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities (if None, State None)

Finance Officer(s)

Key Working Relationships

Internal: Chief of Party, Deputy Chief of Party - Operations, Head of Operations, Country Finance Manager, Regional Finance Officer, HQ Finance Team

External: Activity Consortium partners and donor, external auditor

Qualifications

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 five years experience in a similar position, Additional education may substitute for some experience.
• Substantial budgeting, budget/expense analysis, and accounting experience.
  
  

Agency REDI Competencies (for All CRS Staff)

Agency competencies clarify expected behaviors 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 used by each staff member to fulfill 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.
  
  

Agency Leadership Competencies

• Lead Change – Continually looks for ways to improve the agency through a culture of agility, openness, and innovation.
• Develops and Recognizes Others – Builds the capacity of staff to reach their full potential and enhance team and agency performance.
• Strategic Mindset – Understands role in translating, communicating, and implementing agency strategy and team priorities.
  
  

Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.

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CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Protection Acknowledgment: CRS prohibits all forms of abuse and exploitation towards children and vulnerable adults. As a professional candidate, you commit to adhering to the Agency’s policy on protection, rights and dignity of children and vulnerable adults and to safeguard them from abuse and exploitation as defined in CRS’ Safeguarding Policy.

Note: All positions requiring residence or frequent travel outside their home country must undergo and clear a pre-employment medical examination.