Finance Officer – Caritas Grenada

Accounting / Finance
Grenada
August 20, 2024
Application deadline closed.

Job Description

The Finance Officer will assist in all financial matters relating to implementation of projects. She/he will be mainly responsible for preparing financial progress, projects accounts, financial management, and other related financial reports as required by Caritas Grenada Inc. The Finance Officer will work with the Diocesan Coordinator and will report to the Project Program Manager, Caritas Grenada Inc. The Finance Officer will undertake his/her duties with a commitment to Caritas principles and values as well as an understanding of the role of the Catholic Church in emergency and development activities.

Caritas Grenada is the Roman Catholic Church’s relief, development and social service organisation working for the poor and marginalized. Caritas Grenada works without regard to creed, race, gender or ethnicity.

This position is based on mainland Grenada and will require travel to field locations on the tri-island state for on-site assessments.

Minimum Requirements:

  • The Finance Office must have attained the ACCA Applied Skills level or have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Management, Public Administration or other relevant field
  • Minimum of two (2) years of experience in financial management, preferably in the non-profit sector.
  • Knowledge of financial regulations and compliance requirements.
  • Proven track record of managing financial risks.
  • Strong knowledge of non-profit accounting principles and practices.
  • Experience with grant management and donor reporting.
  • Proficiency in financial software and Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly.
  • Experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Commitment to the mission and values of the organization.
  • Ability to handle confidential information with integrity. 
  • Ability to remain calm and professional in tense situations
  • Must submit a Police Record and Self-Declaration Form, and sign Caritas Grenada’s Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct before taking up post.

Applications with curriculum vitae and two written references must be addressed to ‘The Project Coordinator, Caritas Grenada, The Chancery, Church Street, St. George’ AND emailed to: pmo@caritasgrenada.org by August 27th, 2024

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