Finance Specialist (re- advertised)

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.

ABOUT THE JOB

• Provide and interpret financial information at the project level
• Perform project financial monitoring and data collection to determine if a project is progressing according to budget
• Support month-end close process .
• To ensure compliance with Ministry of Finance and Ministry of Economy as regulatory body for DRC activities

Responsibilities:

• Documentation / vouchers/ DRC Dynamics
• Do financial reviews of all relevant documents in Dynamics
• Ensures finance supporting docs are complete (coding, authorization level types of documents) and uploaded in Dynamics
• Ensure that payments are documented and timely made
• Controls that field vouchers are acceptable and do finance review of Country Office and all Area Offices on regular basis
• Coordination and support Area Offices in working with DRC Dynamics
• Support the month end closures

Financial Management

• Proposals’ budget preparation: work closely with program team and if needed with Area Managers in drafting the new proposals’ budget and budget revisions
• Budget control and monitoring: work with program team and Area Managers on budget follow up, be part of GRM meetings
• Work with budget holders on forecasting
• Financial reporting: prepare the first draft of the financial reporting to donors, Ministry of Economy, Ministry of Finance
• Produce and update financial follow ups as required (premise rent payment, post-paid bills payment etc.) to ensure all get paid on time and accurately
• Visit country offices to support financial management of subcontractors, conduct periodic compliance review of these subs, including financial management overviews with field office staff and partner staff.
• Participate in tender opening meetings
• Follow up on payments related to specific projects

External Contacts

• Link with DRC sub-offices on financial issues and Dynamics Training
• Possibly visit bases and facilitate trainings on financial issues
• Link with MOF and MOE when and if required on taxation issues
• Prepare and upload the reports to MoE

Audit

• Support the finance department and HQ in time of audit
• Any other duties as assigned by the line manager

ABOUT YOU

To be successful in this role you must have:

Key stakeholders:

• HR, Admin, Supply Chain, Safety, Risk and Compliance, and Program departments
• Ministry of Finance and Ministry of Economy
• Auditors
• UNDP Project team

Experience and technical competencies:

• Five years of relevant experience in humanitarian sector
• Knowledge of donor reporting, budgeting, and compliance
• Ability to effectively communicate financial information to non-financial managers.
• Ability to analyze, evaluate and summarize financial records for accuracy and conformity to procedures, rules and regulations.
• Strong analytical, presentation, communication and problem-solving skills

Education/qualifications:

• BBA or equivalent

Languages:

• Professional fluency in written and spoken English;
• Understanding of local languanges (Dari and Pashto) an asset

We Offer:

• Salary and conditions will be in accordance with DRC salary scale

Application process:

Interested? Then apply for this position by clicking on Apply button. 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.