About the Role
Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is an international non-governmental organization supporting relief and development work in over 99 countries. Re-established in Nigeria in 2000, CRS currently focuses on agriculture, health, governance, and peacebuilding programming. We are seeking a diligent and detail-oriented Finance Officer to join our team in Bauchi, playing a critical role in supporting the CGPP Bauchi Project by maintaining robust financial accounting standards, ensuring donor compliance, and delivering high-quality financial services to vulnerable communities.
Key Responsibilities- Review and verify financial transactions and supporting documentation to ensure absolute accuracy and completeness.
- Maintain data required for processing financial transactions for assigned accounts within the Insight financial accounting package.
- Record delegated financial transactions following proper authorizations and review accounts to proactively detect irregularities.
- Evaluate subrecipient financial management processes and strengthen partner capacity in financial accounting and transactions.
- Prepare comprehensive financial reports and share procedural compliance updates with staff and subrecipients.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Business Administration.
- Minimum of two (2) years of professional accounting experience, preferably within an international or local NGO or financial institution.
- Possession of a CPA or ACCA certification.
- Familiarity with relevant public donor regulations and financial reporting software.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, with exceptional analytical and organizational skills.
- Willingness and ability to travel up to 25% for project field activities.
- Competitive salary and comprehensive medical benefits package.
- Meaningful work supporting humanitarian and development projects across Nigeria.
- Opportunities for professional growth and capacity development within a global organization.