Job Announcement

Project Grant Accountant

About CRS

Catholic Relief Services is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States. CRS works to save, protect, and transform lives in need in more than 100 countries, without regard to race, religion or nationality. CRS’ relief and development work is accomplished through programs of emergency response, HIV, health, agriculture, education, microfinance and peacebuilding.

Catholic Relief Services has been working in Liberia since 1957, with a current programmatic focus targeting health, Livelihood, nutrition, peacebuilding, and agriculture.

Job Summary:

You will help coordinate and contribute to the implementation of the Discretionary Projects policies and procedures in compliance with CRS’ established accounting standards, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), donors’ rules and regulations, and legal requirements to support high-quality programs serving the poor and vulnerable. You will efficiently perform accounting services by documenting the DISCRETIONARY financial transactions by compiling, analyzing, and verifying account information, preparing account entries, and delivering financial reporting services throughout the DISCRETIONARY life cycle.

Note: Depending on the project/grant portfolio (scope and complexity), the Grant Accountant may be assigned responsibility for delivering accounting and financial reporting services for either payable or receivable transactions.

Title: Project Grant Accountant

Location: Monrovia, Liberia

Type of Role: Fixed-Term Contract

Reports to: Finance Manager

Roles and Key Responsibilities:

• Set and monitor sound accounting and financial reporting procedures for Discretionary projects following established standards. Ensure the setup and maintenance of all data required for processing financial transactions for Discretionary accounts in Insight.
• Review and validate supporting documentation as well as seek explanations for deviations before processing financial transactions to ensure all required documents are accurate and complete, and authorizations are in place.
• Record financial transactions following appropriate authorizations. Review and analyze various accounts to detect irregularities. Advise on corrective actions and prepare correcting entries and adjustments, as necessary.
• Assess, evaluate and monitor partners’ financial management processes (where applicable) in accordance with policy and strengthen the capacity of partners in financial accounting and transactions.
• Monitor disbursement/receipt schedules, alert DISCRETIONARY Project Managers and staff of due payments/liquidations and maintain appropriate communication and follow-up to facilitate the timeliness of financial resource management and compliance with set deadlines.
• Prepare various periodic and ad hoc financial reports and perform variance analysis to assist Discretionary Project staff with decision-making. Assist with budget maintenance for proper management of financial resources.
• Provide information to Discretionary Project staff, sub-recipients, and partners on financial accounting policies and procedural compliance issues and deliver training and other capacity-building activities.
• Process all discretionary-related payment requests in Insight and update the project manager on the status of payments. Conduct periodic financial monitoring to ensure judicious application of DISCRETIONARY project funds by staff and partners.
• Perform assigned treasury Discretionary (cash payment/receipt, cash forecast, etc.) duties, as long as duties are segregated.
• Other duties may be deemed necessary by your supervisor

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 two-five years’ experience in a position with similar responsibilities, preferably with an international or local NGO, or a financial/banking institution.

Required Languages – Strong written and spoken English.

Travel – Must be willing and able to travel up to 30%.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to detect and report inconsistencies.
• Conscientious, accurate and thorough with great attention to detail
• 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

• Knowledge of the relevant public donor regulations is preferred.
• Proficient in MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Vision), Web Conferencing Applications
• Experience with financial accounting software such as Tally, SunSystems, and Insight will be an added advantage.

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 are 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. It is considered honest.
• Builds and Maintains Trust – Shows consistency between words and actions.
• Collaborates with Others – Works effectively in intercultural and diverse teams.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Key Working Relationships:

Internal: Finance Manager, Project Managers, Operations and Program team.

External: Partners, Subrecipients and Donors.

Applications:

Please send a cover letter and a resume/CV to LR_HR@crs.org by March 4, 2026, with the subject line “Project Grant Accountant.” Both the cover letter and CV/resume should be in PDF format and submitted as a single document. Applications will be reviewed and assessed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. No phone calls, please. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

We thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity; however, if you don’t hear from us after two months of the vacancy deadline, kindly note that your application was not successful.

CRS follows an equal opportunity policy and actively encourages diversity, welcoming applications from all, especially women and people living with a disability.

All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. CRS provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, teamwork, integrity and a healthy balance of work and life. CRS does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo reference checks.

***Our Catholic identity is at the heart of our mission and operations. Catholic Relief Services carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. We welcome people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need.

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

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.