Finance Coordinator

VA releasing Date: <15. May. 2018>

Vacancy Announcement

Background:

The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) / Danish Demining Group (DDG) are an international humanitarian organization implementing relief and development activities in more than 30 countries. DRC/DDG is a non-governmental, non-political and non-religious organization and for DRC/DDG, people’s right to a life with dignity is central to all that we do. DRC/DDG has been operating in Myanmar since 2009, responding to humanitarian needs of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) and conflict-affected populations by providing shelter, NFIs, livelihood support, humanitarian mine action and community assistance. The DRC / DDG programme is rooted in a strong protection outreach that includes protection monitoring, tailor-made assistance and programmatic integration through humanitarian mine action (HMA) including provision of Mine Risk Education (MRE) and Non-Technical Survey (NTS) in the most contaminated and conflict-prone areas of Myanmar.

To support and strengthen the DRC / DDG programme in Myanmar we are looking for highly motivated and capable candidates to fill the position of

Finance Coordinator (1 position)

Duty Station:                     Yangon

Reporting to:                     Head of Finance and Administration

The overall purpose of this position is to ensure an effective and efficient financial function of DRC/DDG Myanmar.

Specific duties will include, but not be limited to:

Tasks:

• Supervise financial files (physical and soft copies) and records according to the DRC Operations handbook. 
• Responsible for budget preparation, in collaboration with program team, ensuring any gaps are filled.  
• Responsible for maintenance of Master Budget and ensuring appropriate allocations of support costs. 
• Validation of donor reporting requirement prior to sending to DRC HQ for approval 
• Responsible for training and provision of support to program staff in understanding financial obligations and minimum requirements 
• Implementation of financial policies and procedures according to the DRC Operational Handbook. 
• Confirm that full accountabilities (documentation) are obtained for all expenditures and validity of claims all financial claims. 
• Ensure compliance to Myanmar Income Tax law, payments are done in a timely manner and reconciliation of witholding tax.
• Verification of monthly payroll prior to approval from HoFA. 
• Coordination of audit preparation work 
• Supervise and ensure deadlines are met for the scanning of vouchers and supporting documents and sees that proper filing is done in accordance with donor requirements and / or DRC OH manual. 
• Inform the HOFA on all financial issues which can affect the execution of the DRC Programs. 

• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time. 

Qualification and minimum requirement:

• University degree in Business Administration, Accounting or other relevant field;
• At least 3 years of relevant work experience at a coordinator level
• Sound knowledge on cost planning, budgeting, and financial reporting
• Advance excel skills
• Good command in English
• The knowledge on procurement procedures of INGOs is a plus;
• Be willing to travel
• Good interpersonal and communication skills

Offer:

• Starting date of employment: As soon as possible
• Regular DRC staff contract, including a probation period of 3 months;
• Competitive salary among non-governmental organisation

This position is open for Myanmar Nationals only. DRC strongly advocates for equal opportunity and promotes a diversified and inspiring working environment. Therefore, qualified candidates of ethnic minorities and women are strongly encouraged to apply.

Application process:

Applicants who meet the above-mentioned requirements should apply by submitting their applications in English (consisting of Cover Letter, Passport Photo and CV of no more than 4 pages, including contact details of 3 professional references):

No later than May 29, 2018(COB/5pm)

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