Deputy Finance Manager - Grants and Compliance, Sudan in Sudan | (On-site) at Catholic Relief Services

Position title: Deputy Finance Manager - Grants and Compliance, Sudan

Location: Sudan | (On-site)
Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration with courses in accounting and a qualification in accounting (CPA/ACCA or equivalent).
• Minimum of five years’ experience in a position with similar responsibilities, preferably with an International NGO.
• Experience managing financial risk, donor compliance, internal controls, audit readiness, fraud prevention, and partner financial management in complex humanitarian and fragile operating environments.
• Masters Degree
• Substantial budgeting, budget/expense analysis, and accounting experience.
• Knowledge of the relevant public donors’ regulations
• Knowledge of local law in taxation and local regulatory reporting procedures.
• Strong donor compliance knowledge, particularly for institutional donors active in Sudan.
• Knowledge of Oracle financial accounting package or similar financial reporting software.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proficient in MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio), Web Conferencing Applications. Excellent analytical skills with ability to make sound judgment and decisions
• Accuracy and completeness with a strong eye for detail
• Strong understanding of enterprise risk management and internal control frameworks
• Ethical conduct in accordance with recognized professional and organizational codes of ethics
• Proactive, resourceful, solutions oriented and results-oriented
• Ability to work collaboratively

Required Languages: English; Arabic is an added advantage

Travel: Must be willing and able to travel up to 50% within Darfur and the East of Sudan

Supervisory Responsibilities: Yes

Agency Competencies (for all CRS Staff):

• 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.

Agency Leadership Competencies:

• 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.

What we offer

CRS offers U.S. based staff a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, life insurance, vision, and a generous retirement savings plan. Benefits packages for successful candidates employed outside the U.S. are based on the country of employment/in-country office where the candidate will perform the role. CRS´ work culture is a collaborative, mission-driven culture committed to improving the lives of the poor throughout the world.

CRS is proud to be an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Selection and hiring decisions are made without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, veteran status or any other protected area.