Job Announcement

Deputy Finance Manager

Job Summary:

The Deputy Finance Manager oversees all activities that ensure the accuracy, timeliness, and documentation of the Finance Department’s accounting operations and financial reporting (monthly, quarterly, yearly, etc.) in support of high-quality programs serving the poor and vulnerable. The incumbent will help set the standard for the Country Program’s (CP’s) financial stewardship through professional maintenance, utilization, and analysis of all cash resources controlled by the CP.

Roles and Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee accounting processes, policies, and service delivery and maintain accounting controls. Ensure the accurate, complete, and timely recording and management of financial transactions and internal controls in compliance with CRS’ financial management policies and procedures, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), donors’ rules and regulations, and legal requirements.
• Ensure the financial accounting package is updated with relevant information to capture accurate financial data (such as daily exchange/conversion rates, cost allocation tools, posting of transactions, etc.).
• Review and analyze financial reports, including the cost allocation of shared costs, to verify financial transactions. Prepare balance sheet account reconciliations to ensure all transactions are accurately stated and appropriately classified.
• Work with staff to address irregularities and resolve accounting issues and ensure correction of accounting entries and payroll.
• Serve as the key point person on all issues related to financial transaction records. Provide proactive advice, support, and capacity building to managers, staff, and subrecipients to ensure compliance with standards and proper records of financial transactions, as well as to support strengthening of internal control.
• Ensure financial reports are generated accurately and disseminated in a timely manner per established reporting schedules. Assist staff and subrecipients with financial reports analysis.
• Oversee the maintenance of a good filing system for all required documentation to ensure easy access and retrieval, and a reliable and easy-to-follow audit trail.
• Ensure efficient management of cash flows and availability of sufficient and optimal cash in the CP’s operating account by monitoring cash balances (both cash-in-bank and cash-on-hand), preparing bank reconciliations, analysis and forecasting cash needs.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration with courses in accounting, or a qualification in accounting (CPA/ACCA or equivalent).
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a position with similar responsibilities.
• Substantial budgeting, budget/expense analysis, and accounting experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Work experience in an International NGO
• Experience with and knowledge of the relevant public donors’ regulations.
• Experience with financial reporting software.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proficient in MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio), Web Conferencing Applications. Excellent analytical skills with the ability to make sound judgments and decisions
• Knowledge of local tax and regulatory reporting procedures.
• Ability to complete all work accurately and completely with a strong eye for detail.
• Ability to act ethically in accordance with recognized professional and organizational codes of ethics.
• Ability to leverage a proactive, resourceful, solutions-oriented, and results-oriented mindset.
• Ability to work collaboratively.

Required Languages – English

Travel – Must be willing and able to travel up to 20 %.

Supervisory Responsibilities: 3 Finance staff.

Applications:

If you recognize yourself in this profile, we welcome you to apply directly via the link: Deputy Finance Manager. The application deadline is 9^th September 2026.

What we offer

CRS offers U.S. based staff a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, life insurance, vision, and a generous retirement savings plan. Benefits packages for successful candidates employed outside the U.S. are based on the country of employment/in-country office where the candidate will perform the role. CRS´ work culture is a collaborative, mission-driven culture committed to improving the lives of the poor throughout the world.

About Us

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.