Finance Assistant

Finance & Economy

Overview

Provide financial and administrative support to DRC and its partners.

You have:

• Minimum 1 year of relevant work experience
• Experience with carrying out admin tasks
• Experience working with local partners or supporting partner financial documentation is an asset
• 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
• University Degree in Finance/Accounting/Business or equivalent professional qualification
• Fluency in Arabic
• Advanced English proficiency

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, and 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 six Community Centers.

About the job:

Provide financial and administrative support to DRC and its national partners as per DRC and donor regulations and procedures,contributing to transparent and accountable financial management

Duties and 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 area of concern
• Assist in reviewing partner financial documentation to ensure completeness before submission to Finance Manager.
• Maintain organized financial records related to partner-managed grants.

Reporting

• Assist with collecting, reviewing, correcting and filing all financial progress reports from national partners, ensuring completeness and compliance with agreed templates and timelines.
• Support financial report preparations.
• Submit progress and status reports.
• Follow up with partners on missing documentation or clarifications under guidance of the Finance Manager.
• Maintain tracking sheet of partner financial reporting deadlines.

Audit

• Providing support to the Finance Manager during project and other relevant audits.
• Support preparation of partner financial documentation during internal and external audits.

Assist in organizing supporting documentation required for partner audit reviews.

Required experience and technical competencies:

• Minimum 1 year of relevant work experience
• Experience with carrying out admin tasks.
• Experience working with local partners or supporting partner financial documentation is an asset.
• 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

Application process

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

• Application Link : Talentech - Finance Assistant - Application Form

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 : 28-04-2026

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. DRC reserves the right to conduct tests and interviews before the closing date and can close the advertisement earlier in case of finding a suitable candidate.

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

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