Finance Assistant

Contract

This is a DRC - National contract. More about DRC - National contracts.

Who are we?

The Danish Refugee Council assists refugees and internally displaced persons across the globe: we provide emergency aid, fight for their rights, and strengthen their opportunity for a brighter future. We work in conflict-affected areas, along the displacement routes, and in the countries where refugees settle. In cooperation with local communities, we strive for responsible and sustainable solutions. We work toward successful integration and – whenever possible – for the fulfillment of the wish to return home.

The Danish Refugee Council was founded in Denmark in 1956, and has since grown to become an international humanitarian organization with more than 7,000 staff and 8,000 volunteers. Our vision is a dignified life for all displaced.

All of our efforts are based on our value compass: humanity, respect, independence and neutrality, participation, honesty, and transparency.

DRC Syria

DRC has been actively operating in Syria since 2008 mainly supporting refugees. In June 2012, DRC was authorized by the Syrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) to expand its humanitarian efforts and provide assistance to IDPs and the vulnerable resident population countrywide. Since then, DRC activities have been focused on NFI distributions, Shelter, WASH, Protection, Education, Livelihoods, and Mine Risk Education in six Governorates (Damascus, Rural Damascus, Dara'a, Aleppo, Hama, and Homs). While Protection/community service activities are provided to beneficiaries throughout our Community Centers.

About the job:

Provide financial and administrative support to DRC and partners as per DRC and donor regulations and procedures.

Responsibilities:

Finance and Accounting

• Daily accounting (bookkeeping) according to DRC financial handbook.
• Manage petty cash and clear cash advances upon request.
• Prepare daily and monthly cash counts.
• Maintain proper filing and archiving of all financial documentation (vouchers, contracts, tender documents, etc.)
• Transferring payments when needed and following up with partners’ reports.
• Cash and other record keeping.
• Correctly use DRC Dynamics functionalities in the 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.

Audit

• Providing support to the Finance Manager during projects and other relevant audits.

Experience:

• 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.

Preferred experience:

• Experience with robust ERP system(s)
• Experience with audits

Education

• University Degree in Finance/Accounting/Business or equivalent professional qualification

Languages:

• Fluency in Arabic
• Advanced English proficiency

In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’ five core competencies:

• Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.
• Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.
• Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
• Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.
• Demonstrating integrity: You act in line with our vision and values.

We offer:

Contract length: six months

Level: NMI1

Location: Damascus – Syria

Expected Start date: 01 September 2023

Application process

Interested? Then apply for this position by clicking on the below link:

Finance Assistant - Application Form (hr-manager.net)

All applicants must send a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages). Both must be in the same language as this vacancy note. CV-only applications will not be considered.

Applications close 24 August 2023

Need further information?

If you have questions or are facing problems with the online application process, please visit drc.ngo/jobsupport.

For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website www.drc.org