Finance Officer Sr - (Field Only)

The Finance Officer Sr supports the effective implementation of the Country Program’s (CP) overall financial management systems, policies, and procedures in alignment with CRS accounting standards, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), donor regulations, and local legal requirements. The Finance Officer Sr is responsible for consolidating CP's financial processes, including transaction reviews, account analysis, compliance monitoring, and financial reporting, to ensure strong stewardship of resources across all projects. The incumbent will provide technical guidance to field and project finance staff and contribute to strengthening internal controls and improving CP‑wide financial efficiency and accuracy.

• →Review and validate supporting documentation before processing of financial transactions to ensure all required documents are accurate and complete and authorizations are in place.
• →Ensure setup and maintenance of all data required for processing financial transactions for assigned accounts in SunSystems financial accounting package.
• →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.
• →Monitor disbursement/receipt schedules, alert relevant staff of due payments/liquidations, and maintain appropriate communication and follow-up to facilitate timeliness of financial resource management.
• →Evaluate and monitor subrecipient financial management processes in accordance with policy and strengthen capacity of partner in financial accounting and transactions.
• →Prepare various, periodic and ad hoc financial reports, as needed, and perform variance analyses to assist with decision-making and proper management of financial resources.
• →Provide information to subrecipients and staff on financial accounting policies and procedural compliance issues and contribute to capacity strengthening.
• →Perform assigned treasury (cash payment/receipt, cash forecast, etc.) duties, as long as segregation of duties is ensured.

Required Languages - Proficiency in English and Portuguese is required

Travel - Must be willing and able to travel up to 50 %. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities  

• →Knowledge of the relevant public donors’ regulations preferred.
• →Proficient in MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio), Web Conferencing Applications. Knowledge of SunSystems financial accounting package or similar financial reporting software preferred.

• Experience in an international or local NGO, or a financial/banking institution.
• Knowledge of financial reporting software.
• Knowledge of the relevant public donors’ regulations.

• Personal Accountability – Consistently takes responsibility for one’s own actions. 
• Acts with Integrity - Consistently models values aligned with CRS Guiding Principles and mission.  Is considered honest.
• Builds and Maintains Trust - Shows consistency between words and actions.
• Collaborates with Others – Works effectively in intercultural and diverse teams.
• Open to Learn – Seeks out experiences that may change perspective or provide an opportunity to learn new things.

• Lead Change – Continually looks for ways to improve the agency through a culture of agility, openness, and innovation.
• Develops and Recognizes Others – Builds the capacity of staff to reach their full potential and enhance team and agency performance.
• Strategic Mindset – Understands role in translating, communicating, and implementing agency strategy and team priorities.