Finance Assistant
Contract
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Job title: Finance Assistant
Band: I
Reporting to: SSTL
Technical line manager: Finance Officer
Direct reports: NA
Unit/department: Support Services
Location: Gadaref
Overall Purpose of the role
Provide financial and administrative support to DRC and partners as per DRC and donor regulations and procedures.
This role has an area focus and ensures compliance to DRC procedures and guidelines within the area. The role contributes to the development of area strategies, which are translated into action plans and day-to-day tasks. The role provides support and/or technical guidance to base operations.
Main responsibilities:
Finance and accounting • Daily accounting (bookkeeping) according to DRC financial handbook • Manage petty cash and clear cash advances upon request • Prepare monthly cash counts • Maintain proper filing of all financial documentation (vouchers, contracts, tender documents, etc.) • Cash Box counting according to the financial handbook • Transferring payments when needed and follows up with partners’ reports • Follows a given work plan • Routine record keeping • Correctly use DRC Dynamics functionalities in area of concern
Reporting • Assist with collecting, reviewing, correcting and filing all financial progress reports from the partners • Support financial report preparations • Submit progress and status reports
Supervisor responsibilities: • Coordinates the daily activities of small teams, often comprised of subordinates and/or employees carrying out similar tasks • Does not have direct line management responsibility for staff, but may contribute to recruitment and/or performance appraisal of members of the team • Implements the manager’s decisions through the work of subordinate employees, often playing a role in deciding how to do it; and how to achieve the objective set by the manager.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant work experience • Experience with carrying out admin tasks • Good communication skills • Advanced proficiency in Excel • Basic proficiency in PowerPoint and Word • Well-developed organizational and planning skills in order to meet deadlines • NGO experience • Advanced English proficiency • Fluency in local language
All DRC roles require the post-holder to master DRC’s core competencies: • Striving for excellence: Focusing on reaching results while ensuring efficient processes. • Collaborating: Involving relevant parties and encouraging feedback. • Taking the lead: Taking ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation. • Communicating: Listening and speaking effectively and honestly. • Demonstrating integrity: Upholding and promoting the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.
Required education:
Diploma or equivalent professional qualification
Roles reporting to this position:
No direct reports
Reports to:
Finance Manager, Head of Support Services, or Team Leader Technical Line Supervision: Human Resources Coordinator
Core competencies
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Find the definition of DRC’s Core competencies here
Languages: Arabic/ English
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¨Basic: I master the essentials, but may at times need help from others
¨Advanced: I can work independently at full professional level.
¨Expert: I am the go-to person when others need help.