Finance Manager

Exciting Career Opportunities with Catholic Relief Service (CRS)

Catholic Relief Services - United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (CRS) is an international non-governmental organization that partners with local organizations and Non-Governmental Organizations ("NGOs") to assist the poor and vulnerable around the world through community-based relief and development programs. For more than seventy (70) years, CRS has played a leading role in promoting human development by responding to major emergencies, fighting disease and poverty, and nurturing peaceful and just societies. CRS has been supporting Caritas Nepal for over 10 years on emergency preparedness and response, civil education, trafficking and educational support programs for Bhutanese refugees. 

Since early May 2015, CRS has been contributing its extensive expertise in shelter and in water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), as well as livelihoods programming and cash transfers, to the relief effort and now to recovery programming for households affected by the 2015 Nepal earthquakes. CRS, is providing earthquake recovery and rebuilding support to affected populations in Gorkha district through implementing partners. CRS is now recruiting a several position for CRS Nepal’s long-term programs. The position will be based in Kathmandu and Gorkha, Nepal.

Applicants for the below positions must be Nepalese citizens. All the positions require excellent written and spoken English, as well as competency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel) 

FINANCE MANAGER:  (1 position - based in Kathmandu)

The Finance Manager (FM) is responsible for managing the CP’s Finance Department. As a member of the country program’s leadership team, s/he is responsible for ensuring the robustness of the CP’s financial management systems and processes. S/he is in charge of financial reporting, financial grant management and compliance, communication, capacity building of all finance staff in CP (including those in Sub-Offices or project specific finance positions) as well as capacity strengthening of sub-recipients in the area of financial management. The Finance Manager designs, improves and maintains effective financial systems and processes. In line with CRS’ strategic priority to reinforce an organizational culture of high performance and accountability, s/he works with CP management to ensure that the country program maintains a high level of resource stewardship and strict financial accountability. 

FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Finance Manager will be responsible for Financial Management and Analysis, Planning & Budget Administration, Treasury, Sub - Recipients financial management and Capacity Building, Reporting, Grant Management, Risk Management and Compliances and also Finance Personnel Management and Overall Capacity Strengthening (including project specific and Sub-Office finance staff) 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master or University Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field or equivalent work experience required. A professional certification in Accounting or a related field highly desired. 
• Minimum of five years professional experience in a financial management position of responsibility, at least three of which is in a supervisory position required;  
• Budgeting and budget management experience required. 
• Knowledge of SunSystems financial accounting package or similar financial reporting software highly desired. 
• Proven ability to analyze reports or issues and to provide appropriate recommendations required. 
• Availability to perform work assignments out of the country required.   
• Sound knowledge of local law in the areas of taxation and local regulatory reporting obligations is required 

A detailed job description for the above positions can be obtained by contacting CRS Human Resources Office at HRNepal@crs.org

Candidates who meet the above qualifications are encouraged to email their CV and include 3 references to HRNepal@crs.org. The closing date of this position will be on June 28th, 2016. 

Only short listed applicants will be contacted. CRS and Caritas Nepal are equal opportunity employers committed to a staff composition that reflects the social and ethnic diversity of Nepali Society. Applicants from disadvantage caste, under-represented ethnic groups, and women are especially encouraged to apply.