CRS Moldova is hiring Finance Manager

Job Title: Finance Manager

Department: Operations

Salary Grade: 10

Reports To: Head of Operations

Country/Location: Chisinau, Moldova

 Interested candidates are welcome to apply by sending their CV with email to crsapplicationsmd@crs.org mentioning in the subject line the title of the position “Finance Manager”.

 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.

CRS in Moldova and Ukraine 

CRS has operated in different capacities in Moldova since 2004 and in Ukraine since 2015. CRS works with local partners to implement an integrated, multisectoral program portfolio of humanitarian and development assistance. In Ukraine, CRS works in partnership with Caritas Ukraine and Caritas Spes Ukraine, to deliver life-saving humanitarian and recovery assistance to vulnerable households affected by the war, including home and infrastructure repairs, protection, basic needs and livelihoods. In Moldova, CRS is focused on meeting both the immediate and long-term needs of Ukrainian refugees and vulnerable Moldovan families, including cash, education and psychosocial support (PSS), and shelter programs. CRS is also working with governmental and non-governmental partners to end the placement of children in residential care institutions through the Changing the Way We Care initiative. CRS’s portfolio is resourced by institutional donors and private emergency funding.

Job Summary:

You ensure a high level of resource stewardship, strict financial accountability and financial risk management while ensuring the effectiveness and robustness of the Country Program (CP) and relevant partners’ financial management systems, processes, and practices in support of high-quality programs serving the poor and vulnerable. You anticipate and manage financial management services needs and delivery challenges, and identify and implement improvement solutions, as needed, to minimize CP and partners’ exposure to financial risk. 

Functional Responsibilities include Financial Management and Analysis, Planning & Budget Administration, Treasury, Subrecipients’ financial management and Capacity Building, Reporting, Grant Management, Risk Management and Compliance, Finance Personnel Management and Overall Capacity Strengthening (including project specific and Sub-Office finance staff) and Representation and Confidentiality.

CRS is hiring for this position for 6 months, with the opportunity to extend.

Roles and Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage financial processes in accordance with policies and provide proactive service delivery, advice, and support to managers, staff, and subrecipients in relation to managing the whole project cycle (Design, Start-up, Implementation, Close-out), ensuring efficiency and compliance with CRS’ policies and procedures, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), donors’ rules and regulations, and legal requirements.
• Provide direction and coordination of effective budget development and management (Annual Program Plans and project budgets), ensuring accuracy and consistency of financial data and safeguarding of resources.
• Ensure integrity of accounting information by reviewing account issues for compliance and establishing quality control over accounting transactions and financial reporting. Oversee maintenance of supporting documentation for a reliable and easy to follow audit trail.
• Lead the preparation of accurate financial data, analysis and projections and support the Senior Management Team and Program/Project Managers in interpreting data for decision-making and effectively managing financial risks.
• Effectively manage talent and supervise. Manage team dynamics and staff well-being. Provide coaching, strategically tailor individual development plans, and complete performance management for direct reports.
• Oversee the performance of accurate reporting procedures and timely submission of reports to relevant stakeholders (CP Managers, Regional Office, HQ/Finance, donors, local government entities).
• Lead assessment of staff and subrecipients’ financial management capacity, ensure capacity strengthening on finance policies and regulations, as needed, and monitor and measure impact.
• Lead efforts to close audit financial management findings in a timely and sustainable way.

Basic Qualifications

• BA/BSc Degree in finance, financial management, economics, accounting, or related field from recognized institution, or a qualification in accounting (CPA/ACCA or equivalent). MBA or Master’s degree in related field with a focus on Accounting preferred. A professional certification in accounting or a related field highly preferred. Additional experience may substitute for some education.
• Minimum of five years’ experience in a similar position, preferably with an International NGO.
• Substantial budgeting, budget/expense analysis, and accounting experience.
• Knowledge of the relevant public donors’ regulations preferred.
• Knowledge of local law in taxation and local regulatory reporting procedures.
• Staff management experience.
• Strong experience in presenting and facilitating on financial management topics.
• Strong computer skills, particularly Excel, Word.
• Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures preferred.
• Experience with accounting systems is required.
• Proficient in MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio, Outlook, Teams), Web Conferencing Applications. Knowledge of Oracle Cloud Based (Insight ERP) financial accounting package or similar financial reporting software preferred.

Personal Skills

• Excellent analytical skills with ability to make sound judgment and decision.
• Excellent organizational skills with great attention to detail.
• Ethical conduct in accordance with recognized professional and organizational codes of ethics.
• Proactive, resourceful, solutions oriented and results oriented.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently.
• Demonstrated strengths in financial management with a strong client service focus; able to work with diverse groups of people and team-oriented environment.
• Skilled in obtaining information necessary to accomplish duties.
• Able to prioritize work, multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Problem analysis and problem resolution at both a strategic and functional level.
• Able to express technical ideas and concerns in a non-technical environment.
• Strong customer orientation and oral and written communication.
• Able to adapt and learn.
• Ability to develop effective systems considering organizational effectiveness and impact on people.
• Maturity and discretion, able to work with, and maintain confidential information.
• Knowledge of or experience with social service programming preferred

Required Languages – Spoken proficiency in English and Russian/Romanian required.

Travel – 20% travel within Moldova and Ukraine may be requested.

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

• Trusting Relationships
• Professional Growth
• Partnership
• Accountability

 Key Working Relationships:

Supervisory: Deputy Finance Manager, Sr. Finance Officers

Internal: CRS Finance and Operations team, other CRS staff

External: Donors, Banks, Partner Organizations, Auditors and Local Government Officials

 ***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.

Disclaimers: 

• This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.
• CRS' talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.
• CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer; CRS is always looking for qualified, diverse and compelling candidates to join our agency and support our great work.
• By applying to this job, I understand and acknowledge that CRS requires its staff to treat all people with dignity and respect and to actively prevent harassment, abuse, exploitation, and human trafficking. Further, I understand that if I am a successful candidate, I will be subject to a comprehensive background check, and my personal/professional references will be asked to evaluate my behaviors related to the above safeguarding-related topics. 
• Please note that applications will be continuously reviewed, and CRS reserves the right to close the vacancy before the deadline once a suitable candidate is identified.
• We thank all applicants for their interest, however only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.