Deputy Finance Manager - Catholic Relief Services – USCCB, Kenya

Deputy Finance Manager at Catholic Relief Services – USCCB in Kenya - Jobs and Vacancies

Catholic Relief Services – USCCB is the official agency of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops for relief and development overseas. CRS supports programs in over 100 countries and works through local partners.

We are seeking suitable persons to fill the following position in response to the drought crisis in the country.

All candidates require technical competencies in the respective areas, experience in emergency programming, willingness to travel and live in field locations and a commitment to work with and support partners of CRS many of whom are Catholic institutions.

Deputy Finance Manager

Ref. 2011/27

Purpose: The Deputy Finance Manager will be primarily responsible for financial operations and grants accounting and management of CRS/Kenya Dadaab finance office, ensuring compliance with CRS accounting, procurement, reporting requirements as well as donor requirements.

S/he supports the Dadaab Management Quality Coordinator and Country Program Finance Manager in the financial management functions in Dadaab.

Summary of Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities

• Supervise cash management processes and ensure funds are reconciled and replenished in a timely manner, take a lead role in preparation and review of budgets and grants monitoring and ensure that financial reports are prepared accurately and in a timely manner.
• S/he will also be responsible for sub-office payroll management, ensuring compliance with tax regulations as well provide technical assistance to CRS partners.

Desired Qualifications, Skills and Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree in a respective field such as Accounting, Finance, Financial Management; significant work experience in a directly related field will be considered in lieu of a degree
• Minimum CPA Accounting level II or equivalent qualification.
• At least five years experience in accounting for international agencies.
• Strong computer skills, particularly Excel, Word and Access.
• Experience with accounting systems required; Sun Systems experience preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated strengths in financial management with a strong client service focus; able to work with diverse groups of people and team oriented environment.
• Problem analysis and problem resolution at both a strategic and functional level
• Able to express technical ideas and concerns in a non-technical environment
• Maturity and discretion, able to work with, and maintain confidential information
• Knowledge in USG regulations an added advantage

Written applications indicating the reference number of position applied for and CV including day-time contact phone numbers, as well as names and contact information of three references should reach the below mentioned by September 7, 2011.

Residents of Dadaab region are strongly encouraged to apply.

Human Resources Manager
Catholic Relief Services – Kenya Program
P.O. Box 49675, GPO 00100
Nairobi

E-mail: hr@ke.earo.crs.org

Note: Please indicate the Reference Number of the position you are applying for on the ‘email subject’ and the envelopes for those using postal address.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.