Catholic Relief Services (CRS)
DUE: 25 JUN 2024
About CRS:
Catholic Relief Services is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic
community in the United States of America. CRS works to save, protect, and transform
lives in need in more than 100 countries, without regard of race, religion, or nationality.
CRS’ relief and development work is accomplished through programs of emergency
response, HIV, health, agriculture, education, microfinance, and peacebuilding.
Registered in Zimbabwe, CRS has been supporting program activities in Zimbabwe
since 1989 and has long-standing relationships with Church and non-Church partners
and communities throughout the country. Zimbabwe program implements projects
through partner organizations in various districts in the areas of food security and
agricultural livelihoods, water and sanitation and youth. CRS seeks to fill in the
following position that has arisen.
Senior Finance Officer (Harare based)
Job Summary:
The successful candidate will help coordinate and contribute to the implementation of
the Country Program’s (CP’s) accounting systems, 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. S/he will efficiently
perform accounting services through documenting financial transactions by compiling,
analyzing, and verifying account information; preparing account entries; and delivering
financial reporting services.
Full details of the job’s responsibilities can be obtained from: https://goo.gl/GztRXi
Education & Experience
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, CIMA, ACCA or CIS or any related field.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar position, preferably in the NGO
sector.
• Experience working with implementing partners desirable.
• Knowledge of relevant public donors’ regulations preferred.
• Ability to meet deadlines under pressure.
• Proficiency in MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio), Web
Conferencing Applications. Knowledge of Insight (Oracle) financial accounting
package or similar ERP financial reporting software preferred.
TO APPLY
Those who meet the above criteria are invited to submit their applications together with a
cover letter and detailed Curriculum Vitae that includes the names and email addresses of three traceable references. Applications should be clearly marked with the position
applied for, i.e., “Senior Finance Officer” in the email subject line.
Please submit your applications by Tuesday, 25 June 2024 to The Country
Representative at the following email address: Zimbabwe.crs@crs.org
Note that we will be shortlisting as we receive applications. Only short-listed candidates will be
contacted.
CRS does not charge application fees or processing fees to potential applicants or any
fee throughout the recruitment process.
Our Catholic identity is at the heart of our mission and operations. CRS carries out the
commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable
overseas. 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 protecting children and vulnerable adults from
abuse and exploitation.
By applying for this job, the candidate understands and acknowledges that CRS requires
its staff to treat all people with dignity and respect. Further, s/he understands that if
successful, s/he will be subject to a comprehensive background check, and
personal/professional references will be asked to evaluate the candidate’s behaviors
related to safeguarding-related topics.
