Who are we?

The Danish Refugee Council assists refugees and internally displaced persons across the globe: we provide emergency aid, fight for their rights, and strengthen their opportunity 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.

DRC has been operating in the Middle East (ME) region for over a decade, running a combination of emergency, livelihood, protection and advocacy programmes through Country Offices (COs) in Yemen, Syria, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon and Turkey with a Regional Office (RO) in Amman.

About the job

Overall purpose of the role:

The Finance Officer, in coordination and cooperation with the supporting staff, and under the direct supervision of the Regional Finance Manager responsible for keeping the office financial and accounting in order to meet legislative requirements and support operations.

Duties and Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

• To ensure that all bank and cash payments are made in a timely manner with the appropriate authorizations.
• To ensure that all payments are done only if supporting vouchers comply with DRC policies and donors requirements.
• To check and verify payments arriving from other country offices.
• To update DRC Dynamics on a daily basis in order to reflect the actual status of existing cash count and ready for inspection at any time.
• To follow up on Advances and to ensure the advances are settled within 1 month after an outlay is taken.
• With the support of the line manager, ensure that all monthly closure required documents are submitted to HQ on a timely manner.
• To support internal and external audits as instructed by the Regional Finance Manager for the Regional Office and country offices.
• To provide an induction for new staff regarding finance procedure and requirement.
• To ensure a proper filing of documents such as contracts & payment vouchers.
• To support admin department for the payments.

Required:

Experience and technical competencies:

• Minimum of three years’ experience working in a similar position.
• Experience of managing and handling cash.
• ERP experience preferred

Education:

• Bachelor degree in Accounting, Finance or any related filed.
• Good computer skills (especially MS Word and Excel)

Languages:

• Fluency in spoken and written English
• Fluency in spoken and written Arabic

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: 1 Year

Level: H Non-Management

Location: Amman, Jordan Start date: 01^st April 2019