Finance Assistant
Provide finance and administrative support for DRC activities in Mykolaiv.
Overview
Provide finance and administrative support for DRC activities in Mykolaiv.
You have:
- Higher education in finance, economics, accounting, or related field
- At least 1 year of experience in the financial field
- Excellent skills in Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
- Good verbal and communication skills
- Accuracy and attention to detail when working with documents
- English — at least A2–B1 level, sufficient to understand work documentation, messages, and verbal instructions
- Experience working with the Raiffeisen Business Online client-bank system
- Experience working with the Dynamics system
Contract
This is a DRC - National contract. More about DRC - National contracts.
Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a leading protection agency with a mandate to protect, advocate and promote durable solutions for displacement affected populations.
DRC has been operating in Ukraine since 2014, currently DRC employs over 800 staff in Ukraine and implements emergency response in the Protection, Livelihoods, Shelter/NFIs and Humanitarian Disarmament and Peacebuilding (humanitarian mine action) sectors, using direct interventions, support to duty bearers and civil society organizations (CSOs), and partnerships with CSOs. DRC will continue and adapt its durable solutions portfolio to the evolving context.
DRC is currently looking for Finance Assistant for its activities in Mykolaiv.
This position will report to the Finance Team Leader.
Overall purpose of the role:
Under the management Finance Team Leader, the Finance Assistant is responsible for providing overall finance and daily administrative functioning of the DRC Sumy Base office and the implementation of DRC program activities in the area of responsibility.
Main responsibilities:
• Verification of documents and preparation of payments in cash or by bank transfer through Bank Online in accordance with DRC procedures and templates • Review of payment documents to ensure compliance with DRC internal financial procedures and donor requirements • Preparation of vouchers in line with completed payments and regular recording of them in Dynamics • Ensure timely and accurate entry of all expenses into the Cashbook and ensure that the description and quality of expenses in Dynamics journals comply with DRC internal standards • Ensure proper filing and archiving of financial documents • Regularly update information in the required internal trackers • Provide other finance-related support as required
About you
To be successful in this role, we expect you to have at least 1 year of experience in the financial field. Moreover, we also expect the following:
Required
- Higher education in finance, economics, accounting, or related field
- Excellent skills in Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
- Good verbal and communication skills
- Accuracy and attention to detail when working with documents
Desired
- English — at least A2–B1 level, sufficient to understand work documentation, messages, and verbal instructions
- Experience working with the Raiffeisen Business Online client-bank system
- Experience working with the Dynamics system
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 uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to our values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.
We offer: Contract length: 3-month probation period with possible extension Level: I non-management Designation of Duty Station: Mykolaiv
Start date: As soon as possible.
Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for employees on national contracts.
Application process
All applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English.
A****pplications sent by email will not be considered.
Closing date for applications: 19 March 2026.
We encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible, interviews might be conducted on a rolling basis. DRC reserves the right to select candidate before the vacancy close date once a suitable candidate has been identified.
Potential interview questions
| How do you ensure compliance with internal financial procedures and donor requirements? | This question gauges your understanding of financial compliance in non-profit settings. | Share specific processes or experiences you have implemented to ensure compliance. |
| Can you describe a time when you had to manage a tight deadline for financial reporting? | The interviewer seeks insight into your time management and prioritization skills. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What methods do you use to maintain accuracy and attention to detail in your work? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you handle discrepancies in financial documents? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What experience do you have with financial software like Dynamics or Raiffeisen? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you prioritize your tasks when managing multiple financial responsibilities? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you ensure proper filing and archiving of financial documents? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you explain how you would prepare a payment through Bank Online? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |