Finance Officer
Yangon
- Organization: DRC - Danish Refugee Council
- Location: Yangon
- Grade: Mid level - Mid level
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Occupational Groups:
- Operations and Administrations
- Banking and Finance
- Closing Date: Closed
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, in DRC/DDG, people’s right to a life with dignity takes precedence over politics and principles. 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 Officer (1-Post)
Duty Station: Yangon with travel to field offices when needed
Report to: Finance Manager
Closing Date: 26 March 2019 (Tuesday)
Overall purpose of the role:
- Fulfil daily accounting tasks and assist in coordinating financial functions and services
- Producing relevant financial previsions and reports on a regular basis"
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.
Main Responsibilities:
Support
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- Provide technical support and advice to the country finance teams
- Ensure all payments are made timely and in accordance with existing DRC forms
- Ensure all payments meet requirements of National Law and engage with authorities, tax advisors or other stakeholders to ensure tax requirements are met accordingly
- Ensure that payment documents comply with DRC internal financial procedures and donor regulations
- Ensure proper transfer of funds from DRC HQ in Copenhagen to country office
- Ensure all expenses enter the DRC Dynamics in time and of highest quality
- Ensure to update transaction record on a daily basis to reflect the actual status of existing cash count and bank balance in all currencies
- Ensure all cash/bank accounts statements are reconciled
- Ensure proper filing system for financial documents
- Ensure the implementation of shared cost tools
- Assist to line manager on regular budget monitoring
- Prepare and use budget control tools for regular budget follow up
- Collaborate with in issuing donor reports
- Support the development of new proposals with financial information for budgeting
- Monthly stock update
- Monthly financial report (with all supporting documentation attached to it)
- Reporting as required
- Correctly use DRC Dynamics functionalities in area of concern
- Responsible to submit weekly and monthly financial report to HQ in a timely manner
- Support to line manager for external, internal or government audits and donor assessments
- Ensure all required documentation for financial audits in cooperation with Coordination staff and HQ
- Prepare for local audits
Others
Experience and technical competencies: (include years of experience)
All DRC roles require the post-holder to master DRC’s core competencies:
Education: (include certificates, licenses etc.)
- Minimum Diploma of Accounting and Finance
- University Degree in Finance/Accounting or Business Administration or equivalent professional qualification is added advantage.
Languages: (indicate fluency level)
- Full professional proficiency in English
- Support Service Staffs
- Programme and Grant Units
- Area Managers
- External and Internal Auditors
- Donors and Partners
Qualifications and minimum requirements:
- University degree or equivalent;
- Minimum 2-3 Years of relevant work experience in project operations and supply chain
- The knowledge on Procurement Management Procedures of INGOs is a plus;
- Experience in data management, Microsoft office package, etc;
- Fluent in English, both written and verbally.
- Strong organizational and communication skills, strengthening a true partnership relation
- Proven team player and ability to work effectively in a multi-cultural working environment with minimal supervision.
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) by clicking apply bottom.
No later than 26 March 2019(COB/5pm)
Please note that due to urgency, DRC will conduct the interview on a rolling basis. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted and invited for an interview.
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