Finance Officer

WHO ARE WE?

We 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.

ABOUT THE JOB

• Overall Cash supervision of the country office
• Tracking all advances
• Bookkeeping and filing

Responsibilities:

External contacts

• Close collaboration and coordination with program team on cash distributions
• Limited travel to the field for all cash distribution with program team in Kabul area and if needed cover the rest of country
• Link with DRC bases on financial issues
• Possibly visit bases and participate to trainings on financial issues.

Documentation / vouchers

• Ensures finance supporting documents are complete (coding, authorization level types of documents)
• Work closely with Log department to ensure that payments to suppliers are documented and timely made
• The signature schedule is updated monthly and respected
• The scanned vouchers are sent to HQ on time

Cash management

• Perform and document scheduled and unscheduled cash counts
• Organize transfers and link with banks on cash issues
• Organize the payment of bills (electricity, and post-paid bills, etc.)
• Close follow up on advances (advising on issuance, and tracking) recording and clearance in absence of cashier
• Close follow up on personal calls of post-paid bill and its reimbursement
• Close follow up on R&R documentation in absence of cashier
• Premise rent payment follow ups

Cash books

• Maintain an updated computerized cash book based on the documentation in absence of cashier

Filling

• Track accounting documents to be sent to the country office
• Ensure the filing system is clear, clean and up to date

Audit

• Support the finance department in time of audit
• Any other duties as assigned by your line manager

ABOUT YOU

To be successful in this role you must have:

Experience and technical competencies: 

• Three years of relevant experience

Education/qualifications:

• BBA or equivalent

 Languages:

• English, good

Application process:

Interested? Then apply for this position by clicking the Apply button below.  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.

Note: Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.