Finance Officer

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 Officer for our offices in Athens.

About the job

Fulfil daily accounting tasks and assist in coordinating financial functions and services. Producing relevant financial previsions and reports on a regular basis. This role has a country focus and ensures compliance to DRC procedures and guidelines within the country. The role contributes to the development of country strategies, which are translated into action plans and day-to-day tasks. The role provides support and/or technical guidance to country operations while overseeing country activities. Your main duties and responsibilities will be:

Finance and Administration

• Ensure all payments have been made timely and in accordance with existing DRC forms
• Ensure all payments have met requirements of National Law and engage with authorities, tax advisors or other stakeholders to ensure tax requirements are met accordingly
• Ensure that payment documents comply with DRC internal financial procedures and donor regulations

Accounting

• Ensure all corrective entries are entered onto Microsoft Dynamics 365 (DRC Dynamics) in time and of a highest quality
• Ensure to update cashbooks on a daily basis to reflect the actual status of existing cash count and bank balance
• Ensure proper filing system for financial documents
• Ensure all bank accounts statements are reconciled

Budget control, planning and reporting.

• Compile monthly financial reports (with all supporting documentation attached to it)
• Following up with comments from donors on reports aiming to clean the reports properly and promptly
• Correctly use DRC Dynamics functionalities in area of concern
• Develop and ensure the implementation of shared cost tools
• Liaise with Program Managers on regular budget monitoring
• Prepare and use budget control tools for regular budget follow up
• Bi Weekly Cash Book

About you

To be successful in this role we expect the following:

Required

• Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience in financial/accounting field.
• University Degree in Finance/Accounting or Business Administration or equivalent professional qualification
• Expert proficiency in Excel
• Advanced English proficiency
• Fluency in Greek language

Desirable

• Experience in working in NGOs

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: Fixed Term Contract under Greek Labor Law (national contract) until {date} with a possibility of extension based on funding and performance.
• Designation of Duty Station: Athens
• Band: H
• 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: 15/9/2023

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.