Finance Officer Sr

CRS JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: Finance Officer Sr Cuba Crisis-Response Grade: 8 Reports to: Finance Manager Cuba Crisis-Response Department LACRO Position Duration : July 1, 2026 - December 2027 Project Overview Catholic Relief Services (CRS), in partnership with Caritas Cuba, is implementing a multi-sector emergency response to support vulnerable households across Cuba. The project focuses on delivering essential assistance in food security, water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), and basic shelter and non-food items (NFIs). The program prioritizes households with the greatest needs and is delivered through local Caritas structures to ensure effective, community-based implementation. Activities include food distributions, hygiene support, and targeted shelter improvements in select areas. The project emphasizes efficient delivery, accountability to participants, and practical monitoring approaches adapted to the local context. Through this effort, CRS and Caritas aim to help households meet immediate needs while strengthening the capacity to deliver timely and well-coordinated assistance. Job Summary The Finance Officer Sr supports the effective implementation overall financial management systems, policies, and procedures for humanitarian response programming in Cuba in alignment with CRS accounting standards, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), donor regulations, and local legal requirements. The Finance Officer Sr is responsible for consolidating program financial processes, including transaction reviews, account analysis, compliance monitoring, and financial reporting, to ensure strong stewardship of resources across all projects. The incumbent will provide contribute to strengthening internal controls and improving program wide financial efficiency and accuracy. Roles and Key Responsibilities Review and validate supporting documentation before financial transactions are processed to ensure all required documents are accurate, complete and properly approved/authorized. Ensure set up and maintenance of all data required for processing financial transactions for assigned accounts in financial accounting systems. Record financial transactions following appropriate authorizations. Review and analyze various accounts to detect irregularities. Advise on corrective actions and prepare correcting entries and adjustments, as necessary. Monitor disbursement and receipt schedules, alert relevant staff of due payments or liquidations, and maintain appropriate communication and follow-up to facilitate timeliness of financial resource management. Evaluate and monitor subrecipient financial management processes in accordance with policy . Contribute to strengthening the capacity of partners in financial accounting and transactions. Prepare various, periodic and ad hoc financial reports. Perform variance analysis to assist with decision-making and proper management of financial resources. Provide information to subrecipients and staff on financial accounting policies and procedural compliance issues and contribute to capacity strengthening. Perform assigned treasury (e.g., cash payment and receipt, cash forecast, etc.) duties. 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 2 years' experience in a position with similar responsibilities

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in an international or local NGO, or a financial/banking institution. Knowledge of financial reporting software. Knowledge of the relevant public donors’ regulations. Experience in Latin America and the Caribbean is highly desirable. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Proficient in MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio), Web Conferencing Applications. Excellent analytical skills with ability to detect and report inconsistencies Ability to produce work accurately and completely with a high level of attention to detail. Ability to act and conduct oneself in accordance with recognized professional and organizational codes of ethics. Proactive, resourceful, solutions oriented and results-oriented mindset. Ability to work collaboratively. Required Languages: Fluency in English and Spanish required. Travel: Must be willing and able to travel up to 30%. Supervisory Responsibilities: No 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. General Requirements CRS offers are contingent on the selected candidate’s ability to legally work where the position is to be performed. Every government has a unique set of work permit eligibility requirements. All positions requiring residence or frequent travel outside a home country must undergo and clear a pre-employment medical clearance; some work permit processes require clearing a separate government administered medical examination. CRS prioritizes candidates who are citizens/ permanent residents of the countries where we have CRS offices. Apply To This Job