Catholic Relief Services (CRS)

Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is a US – based voluntary organization working in more than 80 countries around the world to assist people victims of disasters, people in need and the disadvantaged regardless of race, belief or nationality. CRS has been operating in Indonesia since 1957 under the Memorandum of Understanding with the Ministry of Social Affairs with programs primarily in the areas of community development, humanitarian assistance, Disaster management and Emergency Response. 
CRS/Indonesia is currently hiring for a FINANCE MANAGER to be based in Jakarta. This position will report to Indonesia Country Team Leader. 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY 
The Finance Manager is part of the CRS/ID Senior Management Team and is responsible to provide overall leadership, guidance and supervision to Finance department in regards to accurate financial information, management reports, budget management, ensuring the compliance to financial policies, procedures, and donor requirements, and developing a good working capital management system within CRS/ID Country Program.  This position is expected to participate constructively in developing and implementing country strategy. 
This position is responsible to the overall management of CRS Indonesia Finance Department which includes the timely submission of the monthly financial reports to CRS HQ and donors and ensures the compliance with GAAP, CRS policies and procedures, donor requirements and local laws. This position requires the ability to analyze, reconcile, liquidate and close-out U.S. Government and other public resource funding, and work with the CRS internal and external audit teams while conducting reviews and implementing audit recommendations. Improve the capacity building of the Finance & Non-Finance staff across CRS Indonesia and serve as mentor to the finance staff to improve their understanding and capacities in financial management for personal growth within the organization. Develop and implement systems and tools to improve financial management and monitoring in the country program. Provide guidance and advice on the overall use of country program resources,
including recommendations to reduce costs, improve efficiency and enhance optimized country program activities. 
The Finance Manager may be called upon as part of their roles and responsibilities to participate and/ or provide support in emergency response situations when and where required in consultation with their supervisor.
QUALIFICATIONS:

· Degree in accounting and financial management or management with major in accounting; a Master’s degree will be considered an advantage.
· Minimum of 8-10 years’ experience in senior finance position. International non-profit organization experience will be added advantage.
· Very good understanding of general accounting principles and practices, audit processes, internal control systems.
· Good knowledge of Indonesian Tax regulations.
· Familiarity with US Government regulations is desirable. 
· Proficiency in using computerized accounting packages, preferably Sun Systems, MS Excel, MS Word, and MS PowerPoint. 
· Proficiency in English (speaking & writing)
· Excellent presentation and communication skills.
· Analytical thinking and logical reasoning skills.
· Strong leadership skills and a demonstrated team behavior

Candidates who meet the above qualifications are encouraged to email their CV and include 3 references toid.humanresource@crs.org. The closing of this position will be on December  31, 2012. 

"Only short-listed candidates will be invited via e-mail/phone for Interview "