Finance Officer

Job Description

About the Job

Danish Refugee Council, one of the world’s leading humanitarian NGOs, is currently looking for a qualified Finance Officer for our operations in Abala, Ethiopia.

Overall purpose of the role

Responsible for ensuring donor project budgeting, reporting, and ensuring compliance with DRC’s Operations Handbook, Donors’, and Statutory requirements. Assist the line manager with budget preparation, donor reporting, compliance, and the recording and processing of information in the Dynamics system.

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.

Job Requirements

• Education: University Degree in Finance/Accounting or Business Administration or equivalent professional qualification

• Experience: Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience in the financial/accounting field

• Contract length: 6 Months

• Contract Type: National Contract

• Band: H2

• Designation of Duty Station: Abala Field Office

• Required Employees: 1

• Salary and conditions: In accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for National employees

Duties and Responsibilities

Transfers and payments:

• Ensure all payments are made timely and in accordance with existing DRC forms

• Ensure all payments meet the 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 CO to the Abala office

Accounting:

• Ensure all payments are made timely and in accordance with existing DRC forms

• Ensure all payments meet the 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 CO to the Abala office

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 SSM in the development of new proposals with financial information for budgeting of the base office

• Monthly financial report (with all supporting documentation attached to it)

• Reporting as required

• Ensure that finance processes under supervision are handled properly via DRC Dynamics.

• Ensure ERP finance functionalities are properly used by the staff concerned, and the team has proper knowledge and access to information to use DRC Dynamics.

• Apply reports and data analytics from the ERP system to improve performance in this regard.

• Serve as the focal person for Area office finance-related support to all users for the finance module.

• Train support services and program teams on donor compliance rules and monitor compliance accordingly.

• Implement and follow up on the post-audit improvement plans as defined by the line manager.

Skills & Competencies

• Advanced proficiency in Excel

•  Basic proficiency in PowerPoint and Word

• Experience in staff training and capacity building.

• Results-oriented and demonstrated ability to build partnerships.

• Ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines.

• Strong planning, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to work both independently and within a team in a demanding work environment.

LANGUAGE: (indicate Fluency level)

• Amharic

• English

Requirement Skill

• Accounting

• Finance,

• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

How To Apply

All applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than three pages) in English through the following link: THIS LINK

Note: Applications with CVs longer than the specified limit may not be considered. Applications sent by email will not be considered

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

Gender Equality: DRC is committed to achieving gender parity in staffing at all levels. In light of this, women candidates are particularly encouraged to apply to bridge the gender gap.
Equal Opportunities: DRC is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment based on mutual respect for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, disability status, religion, ethnic origin, colour, race, marital status, or other protected characteristics

We strongly encourage female candidates to apply for the position!

We encourage only qualified Ethiopian Nations to apply. DRC considers all applicants based on merit.