CRS JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Finance Assistant

Department: Operations

Band: 5

Reports to: Deputy Finance Manager

Country/Location: New Delhi

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.

The CRS India program was established in 1946. The national office is in New Delhi, with programs operating in several states of India. CRS works with local partner organizations to support and empower vulnerable communities and households through implementation of development, relief and recovery programs. The primary program sectors in which CRS India works are emergency relief and recovery, health, agricultural livelihoods, and child protection

Job Summary:

You will efficiently provide comprehensive information, clerical, and accounting services to assist the Finance Department in executing processes and delivering service needs that support high-quality programs serving the poor and vulnerable. As part of an experienced finance team, you will deliver quality support in your role, applying clearly defined accounting and financial reporting processes, procedures and service standards.

Roles and Key Responsibilities:

• Complete standard financial documents (vouchers, wire transfer requests, checks, etc.) following a sample template with prescribed guidelines and circulate as needed.
• Provide administrative and clerical support to financial transactions processing. Prepare, type, photocopy, and scan related documentation. File accounting and financial reporting documentation as instructed.
• Review and support documentation of financial transactions to ensure all required documents are accurate and complete
• Compile supporting documentation (liquidation/receipt package) to support processing of financial transactions. Communicate with staff, subrecipients, partners, suppliers to follow up on required documents.
• Perform data entry for financial transactions recording, following validation by the next-level Finance staff.
• Keep custody of various documents (e.g. blank/undelivered checks, fuel coupons, etc.)

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor of commerce required. Professional diploma/Certificate or courses in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Business Administration a plus.
• Minimum of two years’ work experience in a similar role with some familiarity of standard accounting practices. Experience with an international organization a plus.

Required/Desired Language: Excellent oral and written communication skills in English

Travel – Must be willing up to 10% of time.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent documentation skills with great attention to details
• Ethical conduct in accordance with recognized professional and organizational codes of ethics
• Proactive, resourceful, solutions oriented and results-oriented. Able to meet deadlines.
• Strong customer service ethic and abilities. Ability to work collaboratively.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using MS Office packages, in particular Excel and Word. Hands-on experience with data entry into online databases and forms.

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.
• Integrity
• Continuous Improvement & Innovation
• Builds Relationships
• Develops Talent
• Strategic Mindset
• Accountability & Stewardship
Supervisory Responsibilities (if none, state none) Key Working Relationships:
Internal Sr. Finance Officer/Deputy Finance Manager/Finance Manager, State Office Finance Staff, Heads of Operations, Administration Department

External: None

***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 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.

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

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.

Interested candidates may apply with a detailed C.V. by 21 May 2024.

Click the link: http://crsindia.org/employee_resume/CurrentVacancy.aspx

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

CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Note:

1. All applicants should apply on http://crsindia.org/employee_resume
2. All applicants should attach the CV (file name should be candidates First name).
3. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.