Finance Officer

Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is an international non-governmental organization, which promotes and supports durable solutions to the problems faced by refugees and internally displaced people all over the world.

DRC Ukraine is looking for a Finance Officer based in Kyiv.

Overall purpose of the role Provision of financial support and services in DRC Country Office in Kyiv.

Your main responsibilities will be:

Transfers and payments:

• 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

Accounting:

• Ensure all expenses enter the DRC Dynamics in time and of highest quality
• Ensure to update cashbooks on a daily basis to reflect the actual status of existing cash count and bank balance in all currencies
• Ensure all bank accounts statements are reconciled
• Ensure proper filing system for financial documents

Budget control, planning and reporting:

• Develop and ensure the implementation of shared cost tools
• Liaise with Program Managers on regular budget monitoring
• Prepare and use budget control tools for regular budget follow up
• Prepare and assist in issuing donor reports
• Support the development of new proposals with financial information for budgeting
• Bi Weekly Cash Book
• Monthly financial report (with all supporting documentation attached to it)
• Reporting as required
• Correctly use DRC Dynamics functionalities in area of concern

About you

Education/qualifications:

• University degree in the related field or equivalent (Finance, Labor Economy, HR-Management, Personnel Management)
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills
• Speech, couch and communication skills
• Advanced organizational skills
• Accuracy in paper work
• Competence to keep negotiations

Education/qualifications:

• University degree in the related field or equivalent (Finance, Labor Economy, HR-Management, Personnel Management)
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills
• Speech, couch and communication skills
• Advanced organizational skills
• Accuracy in paper work
• Competence to keep negotiations

Languages:

• Intermediate or Advanced English (speaking/reading/writing)
• Proficiency in written and spoken Ukrainian and Russian languages

All DRC roles require the post-holder to master DRC’s core competencies:

• Striving for excellence: Focusing on reaching results while ensuring efficient processes.
• Collaborating: Involving relevant parties and encouraging feedback.
• Taking the lead: Taking ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
• Communicating: Listening and speaking 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

Contract length: 3 months with possibility of extension based on available funding.

Level Н1

Start date: ASAP

The application is open for Ukraine citizens only. Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for National Staff. 

Application process

All applicants must send 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: 12 February 2023

We reserve the right to conduct further interviews before the deadline for submission of applications.

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