Organization: DRC – Danish Refugee Council
Location: Gadaref
Grade: Administrative support – Administrative Services and Support – Generally no need for Higher Education
Occupational Groups:
Operations and Administrations
Administrative support
Banking and Finance
Closing Date: 2024-05-13
Job Tilte: Finance Assistant
Location: Sudan – Gadaref
DRC Sudan
DRC has been present in Sudan since 2004, delivering life-saving programming in protection, emergency response, shelter, food security and livelihoods, disaster risk reduction, camp management, and humanitarian mine action. DRC has implemented projects in Central Darfur, South Darfur, South Kordofan, Gedaref, Kassala, and Khartoum states. Sudan hosts one of the largest displaced populations in Africa, with over 3.7 million internally displaced people and over 1.1 million refugees from South Sudan, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Central African Republic, Chad, Yemen and Syria. Against a background of political crisis, Sudan faces economic and social turmoil, with sharp increases in food and energy costs, further exacerbated by disease outbreaks and ongoing conflict.
About the job
Under the supervision of Support Service team leader Provides 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 contributes to the development of country strategies, which are translated into action plans and day-to-day tasks. The role provides support and/or technical guidance to country operations while overseeing country activities.
Responsibilities and Tasks
Finance and accounting
Daily accounting (bookkeeping) according to DRC financial handbook
Manage petty cash and clear cash advances upon request
Prepare monthly cash counts
Maintain proper filing of all financial documentation (vouchers, contracts, tender documents, etc.)
Cash Box counting according to the financial handbook
Transferring payments when needed and follows up with partners’ reports
Follows a given work plan
Routine record keeping
Correctly use DRC Dynamics functionalities in area of concern
Reporting
Assist with collecting, reviewing, correcting and filing all financial progress reports from the partners
Support financial report preparations
Submit progress and status reports
Supervisor responsibilities:
Coordinates the daily activities of small teams, often comprised of subordinates and/or employees carrying out similar tasks
Does not have direct line management responsibility for staff, but may contribute to recruitment and/or performance appraisal of members of the team
Implements the manager’s decisions through the work of subordinate employees, often playing a role in deciding how to do it; and how to achieve the objective set by the manager.
Experience and technical competencies: (include years of experience)
To be successful in this role we expect you to be quality-focused, organized and able to use technology in a smart way to facilitate your work. You take pride in offering top-notch service to colleagues and external stakeholders, and you love working in an international, dynamic and fast-changing environment. Moreover, we expect the following:
Minimum 1 year of relevant work experience
Experience with carrying out admin tasks
Good communication skills
Advanced proficiency in Excel
Basic proficiency in PowerPoint and Word
Well-developed organizational and planning skills in order to meet deadlines
NGO experience
Advanced English proficiency
Fluency in local language
Education:
Diploma or equivalent professional qualification
Languages:
Arabic
English
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 act in line with our vision and values.
We offer
Contract length: 6 Months
Level: NM. I.
Salary range: USD 826 – 932
Location: Gadaref
Expected Start date: ASAP
Application process
Interested? Then apply for this position by clicking on the Apply button.
All applicants must send a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages). Both must be in the same language as this vacancy note. CV only applications will not be considered.
Applications close 13th Of May 2024.
Need further information?
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 www.drc.org