Finance Manager (Cluster of Chad, Cameroon, Central Africa Republic)

• Locations Chad Cameroon Central African Republic(On-site)
• Apply Before07/28/2026, 02:00 AM
• Job ScheduleFull time
• Job ShiftDay
• Roles and Key Responsibilities:
• Develop, implement and manage financial processes in accordance with policies and local laws. 
• 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. Support the Senior Management Teams and Program/Project Managers across three countries in interpreting data for decision-making and effectively managing financial risks.
• Effectively manage talent and supervise, including close engagement and remote supervision of team members across the 3 countries. Manage team dynamics and staff well-being. Provide coaching, strategically tailored 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 (CO/PO managers, Regional Office, Global Finance, donors, local government entities).
• Lead assessments 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

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration with courses in accounting, or a qualification in accounting (CPA/ACCA or equivalent). 
• Minimum of 6 years' experience in a similar position; additional education may substitute for some experience.
• Substantial budgeting, budget/expense analysis, and accounting experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in related field with a focus on accounting preferred. 
• A professional certification in accounting or a related field is highly preferred.
• Experience in an International NGO.
• Experience with Knowledge of relevant public donors’ regulations is highly preferred.
• Experience with financial reporting software highly preferred
• Experience managing a team of finance professionals.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proficient in Oracle ERP as well as MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio), and Web Conferencing Applications. 
• Strong experience in presenting and facilitating trainings on financial management topics.
• Knowledge of local law in taxation and local regulatory reporting procedures.
• Staff management experience.
• Excellent analytical skills with ability to make sound judgment and decisions
• Very good planning, monitoring and organizational skills
• Ability to act ethically in accordance with recognized professional and organizational codes of ethics
• Ability to leverage a proactive, resourceful, solutions oriented and results-oriented
• Ability to work collaboratively

Required Languages – English and French

Travel - Must be willing and able to travel up to 35%. 

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.