Finance Officer

About the job 

Fulfil daily accounting tasks and assist in coordinating financial functions and services. Produces relevant financial previsions and reports on a regular basis. 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. 

Your main duties and responsibilities will be:

Transfers and payments  

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

• Ensure all payments meet 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 HQ in Copenhagen to country office 

• Ensure bank and cash liquidity is within the threshold

Accounting  

• Ensure all expenses enter the DRC Dynamics in time and of highest quality  

• Ensure all bank accounts statements are reconciled    

• Ensure proper filing system for financial documents  

• Assist in payroll revision 

• Coordinate with the bank whenever is needed (adding new signatory, amending PoA…) 

Planning and reporting  

• Ensure the implementation of shared cost tools  

• Prepare and assist in issuing donor reports  

• Support the development of new proposals with financial information for budgeting 

• Reporting as required (NSSF, income taxes, VAT…) 

• Correctly use DRC Dynamics functionalities in area of concern 

About you 

To be successful in this role we expect you to have a University Degree in Finance/Accounting or Business Administration or equivalent professional qualification. Moreover, we also expect the following:

Required  

• Minimum 2 years of relevant work experience in financial/accounting field  

• Advanced proficiency in Excel, basic proficiency in PowerPoint and Word 

• Advanced English proficiency

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: Upholding and promoting the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.

We offer 

• Contract length: 6 months renewable based on funds and performance. 
• Band/Level: H, Level 1, Basic Salary: 1900 USD 
• Duty Station: Beirut 
• Start date: December 2019

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for Nationals; please refer to drc.ngo under Vacancies. For questions regarding the vacancy please contact dolene.khairallah@drclebanon.dk.

Application process 

All applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English. Applications sent by email will not be considered.

Closing date for applications: 20 December 2019. Interviews are expected to take place on rolling basis. 

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