Finance Officer, ITN Mass Campaign (Temporary - 6 Months)

Job Summary:

The Campaign Finance Officer will support the financial planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of the ITN Mass Campaign. The staff will ensure sound financial stewardship of campaign resources through accurate financial documentation, budget monitoring, payment processing, cash management, account reconciliation, and compliance oversight. The Finance Officer will work closely with campaign implementation teams, CRS finance staff, county-level teams, and other partners to ensure efficient and accountable use of resources.

Roles and Key Responsibilities:

• Financial Management and Budget Monitoring
• Support implementation of financial management activities for the ITN Mass Campaign.
• Monitor campaign expenditures against approved budgets and spending plans.
• Prepare budget tracking reports and advise management on budget utilization and variances.
• Assist in budget revisions, forecasts, and financial projections as required.
• Ensure campaign expenditures are charged to the correct budget lines and project codes.
• Payment Processing and Cash Management
• Review payment requests for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with CRS policies.
• Prepare payment vouchers and supporting documentation for approval.
• Process payments through approved CRS financial systems and procedures.
• Support cash forecasts and liquidity planning for campaign activities.
• Monitor cash advances and ensure timely retirement and reconciliation.
• Financial Reporting and Reconciliation
• Prepare various campaign-related periodic and ad hoc financial reports and perform variance analysis to assist the campaign management team with decision-making. Assist with budget maintenance for proper management of the campaign financial resources.
• Periodic financial reports for project management and stakeholders.
• Review and validate supporting documentation and financial report submitted by the campaign service providers before processing the liquidation to ensure all required documents are accurate and complete, and authorizations are in place. Review the campaign service providers’ payment documentation.
• Review the campaign service providers’ bank account and mobile money for accuracy and correctness.
• Ensure the campaign service providers submit monthly bank account and mobile money reconciliation.
• Review and analyze various campaign-related accounts to detect irregularities. Recommend corrective actions and prepare correcting entries and adjustments, as necessary.
• Perform regular reconciliation of campaign-related accounts and transactions.
• Track outstanding advances and ensure timely submission of supporting documentation.
• Maintain organized financial records and supporting documents for audit purposes.
• Support preparation of donor financial reports as requested.
• Compliance and Internal Controls
• Ensure adherence to CRS finance policies, donor regulations, and local statutory requirements.
• Verify completeness and accuracy of supporting documentation before payments are processed.
• Conduct compliance reviews of field financial documentation and activity settlements.
• Identify financial risks and recommend corrective actions.
• Support internal and external audit processes and implementation of audit recommendations.
• Field Finance Support
• Provide financial guidance to county-level campaign teams and implementing partners.
• Participate in campaign planning, training, and review meetings as required.
• Conduct field monitoring visits to verify financial accountability and compliance.
• Support financial close-out of campaign activities and reconciliation of field advances.
• Capacity Strengthening and Coordination
• Orient campaign staff and temporary workers on CRS financial procedures.
• Foster strong collaboration between programmatic and finance teams.
• Support continuous improvement of financial management practices throughout campaign implementation.

Required Languages - Proficiency in English

Travel - Must be willing and able to travel up to 50 %.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial management practices.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and coordination skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and under pressure.
• High level of integrity and commitment to financial accountability.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with CRS or an international NGO.
• Experience supporting Global Fund-financed programs.
• Experience with malaria prevention campaigns and community-based distribution activities.
• Experience using enterprise financial management systems such as Oracle, ERP systems, or similar platforms.

Supervisory Responsibilities - None

Key Working Relationships:

Internal

External

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• Professional accounting qualification or partial certification (ACCA, CPA, CIMA, or equivalent) preferred.
• Minimum of three (3) years of relevant professional experience in finance, accounting, grants, or project financial management.
• Experience supporting donor-funded projects, preferably health or malaria programs. Global Fund experience is an advantage.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Experience with large-scale campaign programming is an advantage.
• Ability and availability to travel to remote field locations

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.

Catholic Relief Services is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States. Catholic Relief Services works to save, protect, and transform lives in need in more than 100 countries, without regard to race, religion or nationality. Catholic Relief Services’ relief and development work is accomplished through programs of emergency response, HIV, health, agriculture, education, microfinance, and peacebuilding. 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 safeguarding children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.

CRS welcomes candidates from the countries and regions in which we work. In the event the successful candidate is an expatriate, the anticipated duration of the assignment is informed by a term limit, based on the type and level of the job and the needs of the agency.

CRS is committed to safeguarding program participants, community members, staff and volunteers from all forms of exploitation and abuse. The successful candidate is expected to sign and adhere to CRS´ Code of Conduct.

CRS talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding the rights and dignity of all people - especially children and vulnerable adults - to live free from abuse and harm.

Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.

CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.