Finance Assistant

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

DRC is looking to hire Finance Assistant  who will Provide financial and administrative support to DRC and partners as per DRC and donor regulations and procedures.

About the job

The individual will report directly to Base Manager-Ma’an. Your main duties and responsibilities will be:

• Establish and maintain cash controls.
• Prepare and reconcile bank statements.
• Ensure data is entered into the system.
• Ensure transactions are properly recorded and entered into the computerized accounting system.
• Maintain the computerized accounting system.
• Maintain the financial files and records.
• Prepare monthly cash requests and prepare weekly cash reports.
• Maintain the contract follow up on a monthly basis, and make sure all contracts are renewed, closed, or paid on time.
• Carry out all cash and bank transaction.
• Cash Book registry update on a daily basis, and cash count on a weekly, and monthly basis.
• Filing, Scanning, and sending the monthly financial documents to the coordination office in Amman.
• Any other duties as requested by the Base Manager
• To prepare the closure of accounts at the end of month
• To verify that any purchase is covered by the appropriate authorization and signed by authorized team member & to fill in the cash book on a daily basis.

About you

Required / Desirable

• Bachelor’s Degree, Master degree is an advantage
• At least 1-2 years of relevant work experience.
• Experience with carrying out Finance admin tasks
• Good communication skills
• Advanced proficiency in Excel Basic proficiency in Word
• Well-developed organizational and planning skills in order to meet deadlines
• 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 our vision and values

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: Upholding and promoting the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.

We offer

Designation of Duty Station: Ma’an

Start date: ASAP

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: 17 May 2021

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.