Job Overview
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.
Overall purpose of the role:
• In collaboration with the North finance team to provide finance, and technicalsupport to Mosul and North Area offices. Carries out straightforward tasks under direct supervision and guidance of the Finance team leader.
Responsibilities:
1. Finance Tasks
• Working on day-to-day accounting functions, including regular cash verification, cash/bank reconciliation, monthly cashbooks closing, advances’ reconciliation, and timely submission of accounts to the Area office
. • Ensure payments to suppliers and recurrent expenditures are made in a timely manner with the appropriate authorization.
• Control all the supporting documentation produced in Mosul and North are offices.
• Ensure payments to suppliers and recurrent expenditures are made in a timely manner with the appropriate authorization
. • Brief the finance team leader on matters associated with finance bi-weekly and monthly.
• Ensuring that all payments are finalized within the liquidation period and all payments have been committed within the project period
• To participate in monthly meetings with the Finance team leader, project team leaders/project officers to discuss key issues, reasons for these, and any required remedial action.
• To collaborate with the finance team leader by providing supporting documents related to Mosul and North Area Offices offices during project external audit and quarterly financial report submission to donors.
• Ensure daily reconciliations between the cashbooks and dynamics has been done and any discrepancies are reported to the finance team leader with a clear plan on remedial actions.
• Monitor the bank balances and ensure that office is liquid enough to meet the DRC obligations to the third parties
• Compile all the cash counts and payments tracker and submit to the Area office every Thursday evening.
• To work on dynamics payroll scheduling for Mosul-based staff and if needed support the North Area Offices as well
. • To attend program cash distributions for beneficiaries by representing finance.
2. Additional Tasks
• On request perform any other additional duties assigned by the supervisors to allow the organization to function optimally.
• This job description is not a definitive task list but has been done to clarify the responsibilities of the employee
Experience and technical competencies:
• A minimum of two years’ experience for a diploma holder or One year for a university degree.
• At least 1 years’ experience in NGO or UN finance management.
• Preferably working in finance or administration
.• Proficient spoken and written Arabic and English.
• Good knowledge of computer skills (MS-Excel, MS-Word, Outlook, etc.)
• Experience of managing and handling cash.
• Previous Experience working in ERP system.
Education:
• University Degree or Diploma in Accounting, Finance, or relevant discipline.
Languages:
• English (fluent)
• Arabic (Fluent)
Key stakeholders:
• Finance team leader – North Office.
• Finance department staff
• Support staff
• Program staff
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: 6 Months, extension is based on the availability of fund and performance
- Salary Band: I.1
- Start Date: 1st of October-2023
- Comprehensive health insurance for staff, spouse, and up to two children under 18.
- Personal Accident insurance coverage in the event of work-related accidents during working hours.
- Psychosocial support for staff and family members.
- Learning & Development opportunities for professional growth.
Salary and conditions will be in accordance with the Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for National Staff.
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.
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
DRC as an employer
By working in DRC, you will be joining a global workforce of around 8000 employees in 40 countries. We pride ourselves on our:
- Professionalism, impact & expertise
- Humanitarian approach & the work we do
- Purpose, meaningfulness & own contribution
- Culture, values & strong leadership
- Fair compensation & continuous development
DRC’s capacity to ensure the protection of and assistance to refugees, IDP’s and other persons of concern depends on the ability of our staff to uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment. DRC conducts thorough and comprehensive background checks as part of the recruitment process.
If you have questions or are facing problems with the online application process, please visit drc.ngo/about-us/job-and-career/support-for-job-seekers.
Danish Refugee Council is an equal opportunity employer and we consider all applicants regardless of race, age, ability, ethnicity, nationality, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, or marital status. We have a strong ambition to further enhance the diversity of our workforce and our goal is to achieve 50% gender balance and at least 50% representation of national staff in management roles. We acknowledge the importance of fostering a diverse and inclusive team to successfully achieve our organizational goals and positively impact the communities we serve.