Danish Refugee Council, one of the world’s leading humanitarian NGOs, is currently looking for a highly qualified Finance Assistant.

About the job

Provide financial and administrative support to DRC and partners as per DRC and donor regulations and procedures. This role has a country focus and ensures compliance to DRC procedures and guidelines within the country. The role provides support and/or technical guidance to country operations while overseeing country activities.
Your main duties and responsibilities will be:

Finance and accounting

• Daily accounting (bookkeeping) according to DRC Finance Operational handbook
• Manage petty cash and clear cash advances
• Prepare monthly cash counts
• Maintain proper filing of all financial documentation (vouchers, contracts, tender documents, etc.)
• Cash Box counting according to the DRC Finance Operational handbook
• Transferring payments when needed and follows up with partners’ reports
• Routine record keeping
• Processing daily payments
• Monthly scanning of all vouchers and invoices
• Correctly use DRC Dynamics functionalities in area of concern

Reporting

• Support financial report preparations
• Submit progress and status report.

About you

To be successful in this role we expect the following:

Required

• Minimum 2 years of relevant work experience
• Experience with carrying out admin tasks
• Advanced proficiency in Excel
• Basic proficiency in PowerPoint and Word
• Well-developed organizational and planning skills in order to meet deadlines
• Diploma or equivalent professional qualification in Accounting or Finance or Business Administration
• Advanced English proficiency
• Fluency in local language

Desirable

• NGO experience (desirable)

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: 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:

• Contract Length: Fixed Term Contract under Greek Labor Law with a possibility of extension based on funding and performance.
• Designation of Duty Station: Athens:
• Band: I
• All allowances will be provided to the employees (Christmas, Easter, Vacation bonus)
• DRC provides training opportunities to develop and strengthen the quality of its services as well as its staff members’ professional and personal development.

Application process

Are you interested? Then apply for this position online: www.drc.dk/about-drc/vacancies/current-vacancies 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.

DRC provides equal opportunity in employment and prohibits discrimination in employment on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability. DRC encourages all applicants to apply and does not practice any discrimination in any recruitment process.

Closing date for applications: 24.04.2023

The screening process for this position is on rolling basis, so early submission of applications is encouraged. DRC reserves the right to close the vacancy once a suitable candidate is identified.

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