Finance Assistant at Danish Refugee Council (DRC)

Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a Danish international non-governmental organisation, which promotes and supports durable solutions to the problems faced by refugees and internally displaced people all over the world. DRC is present in more than 30 conflict territories around the world assisting displaced people with shelter, food, income-generating activities, and a wide range of other assistance. It is of utmost importance for DRC to work in compliance with the DRC Accountability and Quality Management system and national legislations. Smooth, reliable and effective operational systems are preconditions for DRC to maintain its position as a trustworthy and reliable partner for our donors and an accountable organisation towards our beneficiaries.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Finance Assistant

Location: Sokoto
Employment Type: 6 Months with possibility of extension

Overall Purpose of the Role

• This role has an area focus and ensures compliance to DRC procedures and guidelines within the area.
• The role contributes to the development of area strategies, which are translated into action plans and day-to-day tasks.
• The role provides support and/or technical guidance to base operations.

Duties and Responsibilities
Finance and accounting:

• Finance Assistant supports the finance office in Sokoto. Supports the preparation of financial statements and maintenance of cash controls.
• Works within the financial procedures of DRC, municipal policies and procedures and in compliance with all national acts and legislation.
• The Finance assistant supports the Finance Manager with reports for senior management in country.

Reporting:

• Assist with collecting, reviewing, correcting and filing all financial progress reports from the partners
• Support financial report preparations
• Submit progress and status reports
• The responsibilities listed in the JD are not exhaustive and may be readjusted according to operational needs but will remain in line with the overall purpose of the role.

Job Requirements
Education: (include certificates, licenses etc.)

• University Degree in Finance / Accounting / Commerce / Business Administration.
• At least two years’ work experience in field of finance/accounting/book keeping in an NGO or the commercial sector.

Experience and technical competencies:

• Hands-on experience/skills in MS Excel (experience in working with formulas)
• Excellent organizational skills, self-motivated, proactive and able to accomplish set deadlines.
• Willing to meet deadlines with minimum supervision
• Autonomous and ready to take initiative to improve within her/his area of responsibility
• Fluency in written and spoken English. Fluency in local spoken languages.
• Good communication and teamwork spirit.

Application Closing Date
22nd July, 2024.