Regional Senior Finance Manager, CWARO
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** This is a Remote position. Candidates based in countries CRS is registered to work at will be prioritized.
Job Summary
The Regional Senior Finance Manager (RSFM) provides strategic financial leadership and management necessary to ensure that CRS has the appropriate financial infrastructure and systems in place at the country & program offices to support the mission of CRS. The RSFM contributes to the development of the country/programs strategic and operational plans and is accountable for ensuring and monitoring delivery against the financial plans through targeted and comprehensive financial analytical review. The RSFM is responsible for overseeing the financial and accounting management of the country and program offices within an assigned region. Supported by a team of analysts, the RSFM will have responsibility for all aspects of strategic and operational finance across the region, acting as the principal finance business partner to the Regional Director.
Roles and Key Responsibilities
Strategy & Analysis
- Provide financial information which supports the Regional Director (RD) in making business decisions.
- Lead monthly financial health reviews within the region, providing reports and highlighting key considerations for regional leadership and CRS Global Finance. Collaborate across the regional teams and with countries on corrective actions and implementation plans.
- Contribute and provide feedback to the development of Annual Plans and annual operating budgets.
Financial Management Oversight
- Provide high quality financial and accounting support ensuring financial controls are in place and compliance with CRS financial policies.
- Oversee account analysis and reconciliation processes, ensuring the accuracy and completeness of financial data. Support during month-end and yearend closing in preparation for the annual audit.
- Lead initiatives to improve financial management systems, business processes, reporting tools, job aids, and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) finance functionality to ensure effective internal controls and efficient operations.
- Lead discussions on financial policy including the maintenance and development of CRS financial policies
- Monitor updates to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles GAAP and donor regulations, translating them into actionable improvements and guidance for program teams.
Grant Financial and Accounting Management
- Oversee all financial aspects of grant management, including monitoring grant-related accounts, cost share tracking, and timely financial closeout.
- Support the financial close-out of, ensuring all financial obligations are met, final reports are submitted, and any remaining accounts and funds are reconciled
- Support cash management by monitoring cash flow and ensuring funds are available for activities and close-out
- Support business development efforts with reviews and input to proposal budgets as needed. Perform financial review of the proposal documents before submission to the donor. Review donor agreements for financial implications.
- Ensure compliance with donor-specific financial requirements and GAAP standards across all grants.
- Provide expert guidance and support to country teams on grants accounting and general finance practices.
- Review audit reports and support country offices in addressing audit findings. Oversee the Internal/External audit closure and corrective action plan development and tracking.
Regional Financial Support
- Monthly Reviews of the financial health highlighting key issues shared with the Regional Director and Director, Program Finance
- Conduct periodic support visits to the country programs
- Respond to ad hoc requests
Recruitment, Capacity Building, and Team Management
- Support the recruitment and onboarding process for Finance leads across the region.
- Support the development of finance capacity within the various country office teams, including training and mentorship of staff in financial management, accounting practices, policies and procedures.
Required Languages: English and French required
Travel: Must be willing and able to travel up to 20%
Supervisory Responsibilities – Yes
Catholic Relief Services is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States. Catholic Relief Services works to save, protect, and transform lives in need in more than 100 countries, without regard to race, religion or nationality. Catholic Relief Services’ relief and development work is accomplished through programs of emergency response, HIV, health, agriculture, education, microfinance, and peacebuilding. 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. CRS’ 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. The successful candidate is expected to sign and adhere to CRS´ 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: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.
CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
General Requirements
CRS offers are contingent on the selected candidate’s ability to legally work where the position is to be performed. Every government has a unique set of work permit eligibility requirements. 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.
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