Dénomination: Avis de recruitement

Job Title: Finance Manager

Location: Dakar

Report to : Head of Operations

Dotted Line to: Regional Finance Officer (as a technical supervisor under Matrix Management structure)

Grade/Category: Based on CP’s structure ‘

Duration: 1 year with possibility to renew

Recruitement number: SN_FY19_OPS_006

Background

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

Catholic Relief Services has worked in Senegal for over 58 years. One of the first international NGOs to begin working in Senegal after it gained independence in 1960, CRS’ long-term presence has allowed us to respond effectively to changing conditions within the country. With two regional offices and a central headquarters in Dakar, CRS Senegal also supports programming in The Gambia, Mauritania, Guinea Bissau and Cape Verde. CRS supports vulnerable populations from all five countries through its work which responds to natural disasters, sepa­ratist violence, economic fluctuations, public health emergencies and malnutrition. With a strong focus on partnership and capacity building, CRS and its partners implement projects that yield immediate results and that are sustainable for years to come.

Job Summary: 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 CRS Senegal as well as capacity strengthening of subrecipients 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.

See more details on the link below about the job responsibilities:

http://www.senjob.com/jobseekers/finance-manager_e_84422.html

Requirements:

1. Demonstrates ethical conduct in accordance with the Code of Finance Ethics (PRO-FIN-ETH-OÛ3)
2. Strong leadership, management, and analytical skills.
3. Strong customer service orientation and effective communication skills (good listener, positive, supportive, clear, constructive, and accessible) both written and verbal.
4. Knowledge of English is required.
5. Excellent skills in Excel required. Knowledge of other application software, such as Word, Visio and PowerPoint highly desired.
6. Strong planning and organizational skills.
7. Ability to prepare training materials and to present training materials.
8. Ability to learn fast and adapt quickly to change.
9. Willingness to work the hours needed to meet deadlines, and work

well under pressure.

10. Desire to work in a collaborative and proactive team environment, but able to work independently.

Qualifications:

1. Master Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field or equivalent work experience required. A professional certification in Accounting or a related field highly desired.
2. Minimum of five years professional experience in a financial manage­ment position of responsibility, at least three of which is in a supervi­sory position required;
3. Budgeting and budget management experience required.
4. Knowledge of SunSystems financial accounting package or similar financial reporting software highly desired.
5. Proven ability to analyze reports or issues and to provide appropriate recommendations required.
6. Availability to perform work assignments out of the country required.
7. Sound knowledge of local law in the areas of taxation and local regu­latory reporting obligations is required
8. Strong knowledge of effective management practices desired
9. Knowledge of the relevant public donors’ regulations will be highly desired.

Key Working RejatjonshiRSL

Internal: Country Representative, Finance, Administration and IT Departments, Head of Programs, Program Managers, internal auditor. West Africa DRD for Management Quality,

External: Partner agencies, Church partners, donor representatives, Local Fund Agent (LFA), Ministry of Labor, CRS/The Gambia and Sene­gal lawyer, vendors.

Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS Staff);

These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results.

• Serves with Integrity
• Models Accountability and Stewardship
• Builds Relationships
• Develops Talent
• Seeks Continuous Improvement and Innovation
• Applies a Strategic Mindset

Application:

All interested applicants must submit a complete application package which includes a cover letter, a detailed resume (with 3 references) at this email address: SN_HR@crs.org or at the postal address BP: 111 75 Dakar, before June 14th, 2019 at 1:30PM. Only selected candidates will be contacted.

CRS’ talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to protect­ing children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.

Equal Opportunity Employer