Finance Intern

The Danish Refugee Council assists refugees and internally displaced persons across the globe: we provide emergency aid, fight for their rights, and strengthen their opportunities 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 fulfillment 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.

In 2003, following the start of foreign military operations in Iraq, DRC became one of the first organisations to provide humanitarian assistance in the country and now operates in 11 governorates, including Anbar, Baghdad, Babel, Diyala, Duhok, Erbil, Karbala, Kirkuk, Najaf, Ninewa and Salah-al-Din.

Reporting to: Support Service Manager

Mentor By: Finance Officer

Employment Category: Internship

Management or Non-Management: NA

Direct Reports: Not Applicable

Unit/department: Support Service

Location: Salaheddin, Iraq (with travel to program locations in Salaheddin government as per need)

Authorization level: NA

Overall purpose of the role:

This internship program is designed to give the learning opportunity to newly graduated candidates while doing the actual work and providing support to the Finance Department in the organization.

Through your internship experience at DRC, you will:

• Gain practical, hands-on experience in finance.
• Receive mentorship and guidance from experienced professionals within DRC.
• Apply theoretical knowledge gained through academic studies in a practical setting.
• Learn about the organization's operations, culture, values, and Code of Conduct.
• Access DRC's extensive Learning Catalogue which provides learning opportunities for further development and growth.

Responsibilities:

• Assist on verifying payment request forms and process payment vouchers and ensure supporting documents are submitted.
• Assist on preparing receipt, payment, and other vouchers as required
• To organize, file and scan all payment vouchers with related supporting documents in a proper archiving
• To be the finance focal point for cash distributions, checking documentation prior to and after distributions and being present to monitor distributions and payments as required.
• Assist on making all cash payments to suppliers upon approval of authorized DRC managers.
• Assist on verifying the documents for cash advances.
• Assist on receiving and verifying the documents for advance settlement and settle the advance with receiving the remain balance or make payment to staffs.
• Any other assignments as instructed by the immediate supervisor.

Experience and technical competencies: (include years of experience)

• Must be Iraqi National
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
• Basic proficiency in PowerPoint
• Basic IT Skills
• Ability to communicate in English
• Having some experience working with NGO is advantage.

Education: (include certificates, licenses etc.)

Essential qualification

Bachelor’s degree or higher diploma in finance accounting or with relevant professional certification

Languages: (indicate fluency level)

• Fluency in Arabic is required.
• Ability to communicate in English required.

Key stakeholders: (internal and external)

• Support Services Manager
• Finance Officer.
• Supply Chain team

Conditions:

Contract:             5 months of internship.

Availability:         June 2023

Duty Station:      This internship is based in DRC Tikrit Office.

Remuneration:   This Internship is entitled for Internship Allowances and Medical Insurance only (Not entitle for Salary)

In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’s 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 uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to our values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment

We offer

• Contract Length: 5 Months
• Salary Band: N/A
• Start Date: 01-June-2023

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for National Staff.

Application process

Interested? Then apply for this position by clicking on the Apply button.

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: [ 25-May-2023 ]

Diversity & Inclusion:  DRC Iraq is committed to promoting an inclusive work environment according to our Age, Gender, and Diversity approach (AGD). We aim to have a more diversified leadership structure creating opportunities for qualified women to take on managerial roles. We also continuously work to make our workplace more accessible for persons with specific needs. We offer benefits related to psychosocial support, health insurance, maternity and paternity leave, child sick leave, and lactation breaks. As part of our commitment to promote equity, diversity, and inclusion, we strongly encourage applications from female candidates, persons living with disabilities, as well as representatives of minorities.

Note: Due to the urgency of this position, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

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