Finance Officer

Finance Officer Position

The Danish Refugee Council, one of the world’s leading humanitarian NGOs, is currently looking for a highly qualified Finance Officer for our operations in North Area Office – Shire, Tigray.

About the Job

The Finance Officer is responsible for:

• Ensuring donor project budgeting and reporting
• Compliance with DRC’s Operations Handbook and statutory requirements
• Assisting in budget preparation and processing of information
• Managing and supervising the finance unit
• Providing support and technical guidance to field operations

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Your main duties will include:

• Maintaining timely and accurate accounting records
• Supporting area office finance staff in maintaining an accurate accounting database
• Performing spot checks and furnishing reports
• Liaising with project managers for regular budget monitoring
• Providing onboarding orientation to staff on finance procedures
• Ensuring cash flow is maintained
• Producing accounts receivable and payable reports
• Supervising and training finance staff at the field level

Audit & Compliance

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing a draft of the post-audit improvement plan
• Serving as audit focal person for internal and external audits
• Training teams on donor compliance rules

DRC Dynamics ERP System

Ensure that finance processes are handled properly via DRC Dynamics:

• Ensure ERP finance functionalities are properly used
• Apply reports and data analytics to improve performance

Experience and Technical Competencies

Candidates should possess:

• Strong planning, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Minimum 2 years of relevant work experience
• Results-oriented approach and ability to build partnerships
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint

Education and Language Requirements

Candidates must have:

• A University degree in accounting, finance, or audit
• Fluency in English, Tigrigna, and Amharic

Core Competencies

In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’s five core competencies:

• Striving for excellence: Focus on reaching results efficiently
• Collaborating: Involve relevant parties and encourage feedback
• Taking the lead: Take ownership and initiative
• Communicating: Listen and speak effectively
• Demonstrating integrity: Uphold the highest standards of conduct

Contract Details

We offer:

• Contract length: Six Months
• Contract Type: National
• Duty Station: North Area Office – Shire, Tigray
• Start date: 01 July, 2025

Application Process

All applicants must:

• Upload a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English
• Note that applications sent by email will not be considered
• Submit applications by 26th June 2025

Equal Opportunities

DRC is committed to:

• Achieving gender parity in staffing

Skills Required:

• Accounting / Finance