Finance - Team Leader (Internal-Only for DRC Staff)

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 opportunities 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 our efforts are based on our value compass: humanity, respect, independence and neutrality, participation, and honesty and transparency.

ABOUT THE JOB

Under the direct supervision of the Country Finance Manager, the Finance Team Leader oversees the finance-related tasks performed by FO/FAs. He / She ensures that the organization's standard policies and internal procedures are in place, understood, and adhered to by all DRC staff in the area. He/she supervises and trains the staff under his supervision.

1. Provide and interpret financial information at the project level
2. Oversee project financial monitoring and data collection to determine if a project is progressing according to budget
3. Oversee the month-end close process.
4. Manage finance staff

Responsibilities:

Documentation/vouchersers/ 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
• Oversea the review and timely payments process
• Oversee that field vouchers are acceptable and do finance review of the Country Office and all Area Offices on a regular basis
• Coordination and support Area Offices in working with DRC Dynamics
• Supervise 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 the 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, the Ministry of Economy, the 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 the financial management of subcontractors, and conduct periodic compliance reviews of these subs, including financial management overviews with field office staff and partner staff.
• Participate in tender opening meetings

External Contacts

• Link with DRC sub-offices on financial issues and Dynamics Training
• Possibly visit bases and facilitate training on financial issues
• Link with MOF and MOE when and if required on taxation issues
• Oversee preparation and uploading of the reports to MoE

Audit

• Support the finance department and HQ in time of audit

People Management

• Lead and manage the finance team (including people planning, performance, well-being, and development)
• Support the development and implementation of financial management capacity building of staff
• Ensure proper staff management of the Finance Team on daily basis and make necessary improvement plans.
• Any other duties as assigned by the line manager

Key Deliverables:

• Ensure timely support is provided to the DRC programs at the area level
• Ensure that all resources are properly utilized and are in line with the donor and DRC required standards. b
• Ensure that all program goods and services are procured in a timely manner.
• Ensure timely support is provided to the programs including procurement, transportation, accounting, and reporting.

Key stakeholders:

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

ABOUT YOU

To be successful in this role you must have:

Experience and technical competencies:

• At least five years of relevant experience in the 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:

• University degree in economics, finance, or other degree deemed similar

Languages:

• Dari/ Pashto
• Good English, speaking, and writing.

Other skills:

• Experience in the strategic, managerial, and technical management of operations
• Strong experience and operational management capacity, including in conflict areas
• Proven and significant experience in managing finances, information, and systems
• Strong leadership skills and people management skills
• Significant experience in procurement and tendering processes
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and influencing skills with a well-developed ability to motivate and persuade at a high level
• Demonstrated ability to lead and work effectively with others to achieve results.

We Offer:

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

Application process:

Interested? When applying for this position, all applicants must send a letter of motivation and a DRC Job Application form, you can access our job application form from the below link.

DRC Job Application form link: https://www.acbar.org/Document/8060869251.docx

Note: Please attach the completed application form instead of CV along with your letter of motivation to the official DRC Job portal address mentioned in the job vacancy, Only DRC Job application form will be considered, please do not attach your CVs.

Females are highly encouraged to apply.