Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is the overseas relief and development agency arm of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. It was founded 1943 and works in over 100 countries globally. CRS has worked in Southern Sudan since 1989, supporting and implementing initiatives in Emergency Response, Peace-building, Agriculture, Health, Education, and Income Generation. CRS' work reflects and expresses the principles of Catholic Social Teaching however CRS assists persons on the basis of need, not race, creed, or nationality. South Sudan has recently become an independent republic, emerging from years if conflict, the country is beginning to reap the benefits of peace in terms of increased economic growth, improved social services and greater democracy. USAID/FFP is funding a three year assistance program in Jonglei State called the Jonglei Food Security Program (JFSP) from August 2011 to June 2014.
Catholic Relief Services South Sudan Program wishes to recruit highly competent, proactive and self-driven persons (South Sudanese National only) to fill the position of Finance Assistant to be based in Ayod, Jonglei State.
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
The major purpose of the position is to assist the Finance and Administration officer with the running of the Finance function as stipulated in the JD.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Daily booking of all transactions and reconciliation of cash both imprest and operating cash on hand
- Ensure that all bookings in cash-books are done on a daily basis
- Ensure the proper management of operating cash on hand (OCH) and petty cash according to CRS policy and procedures
- Ensure that all expenses are properly coded and authorized before payment
- Ensure that all payments are prepared on time and in accordance with all CRS financial guidelines, ensure complete documentation is maintained.
- Follow up the settlement of travel and project advances according to CRS policy for receivables management
- Assist the finance and administration officer on monthly reporting to Bor coordination office
- Assist in preparation and follow up of program budgets for JFSP at sub office level
- Maintain proper filing systems
- Maintain a schedule for payment of lease agreements and other regular payments, if any
- Assist the finance and administration officer in the periodic submission of finance documents to Bor coordination office
- Assist in procurement of goods and services at the sub office level
- Provide leave cover for the Finance and Administration officer
- Performs other duties as required by Finance and Administration officer
Qualifications/Experience:
o A diploma from a recognized institution in any management or administration or finance related subject preferred. Certificate of high school completion with basic level of booking keeping knowledge is required.
o Experience of organizing effective and secure systems of cash management;
o Working experience in Jonglei State and fluency in at least one language spoken in the county of posting;
o At least 1 year experience in a similar role in a reputable organization
o Good organizational, financial and documentation skills.
o Good communication skills in English both oral and written;
o Knowledge and experience using MS-Office packages.
Non-refundable application letters and CVs together with the names of three professional referees, should reach the undersigned not later than Tuesday, 30th October, 2012. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Human Resources Manager
Catholic Relief Services –
Southern Sudan program, Juba Office (or drop at the CRS Bor Offices)
OR
Human Resource Staff Care Officer
Catholic Relief Service- Jonglei State
Bor Office
Or
CRS Sudan Program is an equal-opportunity employer. In making employment decisions it does not discriminate on the basis of gender, ethnicity, religion or political affiliation.
