Finance Advisor

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 fulfilment 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. 

 

Supporting the coordination office in the budget management and allocation. Your main duties and responsibilities will be: 

 

• Being the focal point of the Master Budget and forecast tracker for the mission and updating it on a regular basis; 

• Checking the consumption, allocation and revision of the mission budgets; 

• Drafting the financial reports and their annexes for Coordination office, review financial reports submitted by field office; 

• Allocating the expat salaries as per master budget, oversee their entry into the SALT system; 

• Checking eligibility of cashbooks and TDLs; 

• Cleaning up BFUs together with the Fos; 

• Making analyses quarterly based on the MFU/Master budget and share them with SMT; 

• Being the audit focal point. Prepare national staff for incoming audits and gather audit findings together with project development; 

• Review and compilation of budget proposals, including budgeting for support costs for the coordination office; 

• Focal point for the IDRAs. Make sure that all IDRAs are validated every month; 

• Regular meetings with the PD department on project development and financial compliance; 

• Checking instalments with the PD department; 

• Liaise closely with FO, RO, and HQ to ensure proper workflow; 

• Supporting the senior finance officer with accountancy and cash; 

 

To be successful in this role we expect you to have university degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or other related fields.  

 

• Knowledge of donors guidelines and procedures 

• Good communication skills with fluency in written and spoken English; 

• Able to work independently and energetically; 

• Flexible approach to manage and prioritize a high workload and multiple tasks with tight deadlines; 

• Confident & proficient in the use of MS Office, and advanced Excel proficiency; 

• Good interpersonal skills to establish strong working relationships with colleagues. 

 

• Minimum 1 years of working experience with an international NGO, UN Agencies 

• Substantial experience in budgeting and reporting to humanitarian donors 

• Understanding of how the humanitarian industry works (especially how it is funded) 

• Familiarity with the concepts of donor and rules compliance 

 

• Previous experience in finance on the HQ or Coordination level; 

• Experience with the following donors: Trust Funds, ECHO, USAID, BPRM, OFDA, UN, DANIDA, GIZ, BMZ 

• Working experience within a consortium 

 

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 act in line with DRC’s vision and values.  

 

Contract length: 6 months 

Level: D1 

Designation of Duty Station: N/A 

Start date: As soon As possible 

 

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for Expatriates/ Nationals; please refer to drc.ngo under Vacancies.  

 

Application process 

All applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English. Applications sent by email will not be considered. 

Closing date for applications: 29 March 2018 

If you have questions or are facing problems with the online application process, please visit drc.ngo/jobsupport. 

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