Finance Specialist (Kenyan Nationals only)

Finance & Economy

Contract

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

Overall purpose of the role 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 in all areas of finance, including budgeting and technical support to non-finance professionals

Key Responsibilities

Support

• Support the development and implementation of financial management capacity building of staff, both finance and non-finance professionals.
• Provide technical support and advice to the country finance teams

Financial Management and Accounting

• Review all ledger transactions.
• Lead the month-end closure process.
• Review payroll.
• In close cooperation with Managers in geographical area reinforce existing procedures and systems for financial management and control in compliance with guidelines of DRC’s Operations Handbook, internal guidelines and donor requirements
• Support timely delivery of quality financial reports to donors and internal reports to colleagues and HQ
• Ensure compliance with relevant country statutory and other financial obligations such as tax, levies and statutory returns
• Monthly financial briefings to the relevant Managers.
• Ensure thorough and effective budgetary control in the country's programs
• Liaise with relevant Managers on key financial issues for all programs in the country, including co-funding, financial reporting, key variances and any remedial action
• Collecting cash forecasts from all departments and requesting funds promptly
• Maintain a continuous overview of funding levels and pay particular attention to shared support costs, including staff salaries
• Ensure all required documentation for financial audits in cooperation with Coordination staff and HQ
• Ensure monthly meetings are held with project managers to discuss key variances, reasons for these, and any remedial action that is required
• Prepare for local audits
• Contribute to the development of proposals with regards to budgeting in cooperation with Managers"
• Be involved in maintaining and updating the country's Master Budget.
• Responsible for providing specialized knowledge and operational know-how within a specific discipline.
• May also have technical line responsibilities, but generally on technical or operational matters.

Experience and technical competencies

• Degree in Finance or Accounting
• Minimum 6 years’ work experience in finance or accounting
• At least 2 years of experience working with an INGOs.
• Experience with international institutions knowledge of International Public Sector Accounting
• Strong analytical and conceptual skills.
• Advanced skills in Excel and accounting systems.
• Proven management and supervision skills, team player and proven commitment to accountability practices.
• Advance knowledge in accounting and financial skills.
• Stable and robust character.

Languages:

• Proficiency in English
• Arabic is an added advantage

About you In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’s 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: Upholding and promoting the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.

Conditions Contract: Twelve months’ contract with possibility of extension, subject to funding and performance. Salary and conditions in accordance with the Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for Kenya National staff. This position is graded at NM.G2

Start Date: September 2024

Duty Station: Nairobi

Reports to: Finance Manager

Application and CV Only motivated applications that address the stipulated duties and meet the required qualifications, sent together with a CV, will be considered.

DRC only accepts applications sent via our online-application form on www.drc.ngo under Vacancies.

Please submit your application and CV in English by 18 August, 2024

Providing equal opportunities: We are committed to creating an inclusive and positive work environment based on mutual respect for all employees. All applicants are considered for employment without attention to race, age, ability, ethnicity, nationality, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other factor. At DRC we celebrate diversity and appreciate our employees for the people they are and their unique skills, backgrounds, and perspectives. We encourage all interested candidates to apply.

Promoting high standards: DRC’s capacity to ensure the protection of and assistance to refugees, IDP’s and other persons of concern depends on the ability of our staff to uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment. DRC conducts thorough and comprehensive background checks as part of the recruitment process.

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