Finance Coordinator

Contract

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

Danish Refugee Council, one of the world’s leading humanitarian NGOs, is currently looking for a highly qualified Finance Coordinator.

About the job

Under the managerial supervision of the Head of Support Services, the Finance Coordinator role will have a country focus and ensure compliance to DRC procedures and guidelines within the country. The role will contribute to the development of country strategies, which are translated into action plans and day-to-day tasks and will provide support and/or technical guidance to Finance unit staff members while overseeing country activities. . Your main duties and responsibilities will be:

• Technically lead finance team across all areas of DRC Greece, including financial planning, development of new tools, ensuring financial reporting is up to date, and compliance with DRC’s Operational Handbook.
• Act as the Finance focal point in DRC Dynamics by ensuring timely submission of reports, entering data, etc.
• Support the development and implementation of financial management.
• Capacity building of Finance staff.

About you

To be successful in this role we would like for you to have :

• Minimum five years of relevant working experience in a senior financial management position or similar in private sector.
• Proven experience in managing large budgets.
• Proven leadership skills and a competence in people management.
• Competence in providing technical guidance and training.
• Experience in working with national partners, local/government authorities is highly desirable.
• Working experience with relevant donors (e.g., UNHCR, ECHO, UNICEF, IOM, etc.) is highly desirable.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel as well as experience working in a financial IT system.

Education requirements:

• University degree (Bachelor or Master) in Accounting, Finance, Cost Control, Business Administration or Management, or another relevant field is required.
• Accounting certification will be considered as an asset.

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

• Fixed Term Contract under Greek Labor Law (national contract)
• Designation of Duty Station: Athens (Country Office)
• All allowances will be provided to the employees (Christmas, Easter, Vacation bonus)
• DRC provides training opportunities to develop and strengthen the quality of its services as well as its staff members’ professional and personal development.

Application process

Are you interested? Then apply for this position online: www.drc.dk/about-drc/vacancies/current-vacancies 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.

DRC provides equal opportunity in employment and prohibits discrimination in employment on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability. DRC encourages all applicants to apply and does not practice any discrimination in any recruitment process.

Closing date for applications: 22/06/2022

The screening process for this position is on rolling basis, so early submission of applications is encouraged. DRC reserves the right to close the vacancy once a suitable candidate is identified.

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