Finance Officer

Danish Refugee Council, one of the world’s leading humanitarian NGOs, is currently looking for a qualified Finance Officer for our operations in Abala, Ethiopia.

Instruction for applicants: All applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated CV in English. Please ensure that your CV does not exceed three pages. Applications with CVs longer than the specified limit may not be considered

Overall purpose of the role

Responsible for ensuring donor project budgeting, reporting, and ensuring compliance with DRC’s Operations Handbook, Donors’, and Statutory requirements. Assist the line manager with budget preparation, donor reporting, compliance, and the recording and processing of information in the Dynamics system.

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 the 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 CO to the Abala office

Accounting:

• Ensure all payments are made timely and in accordance with existing DRC forms
• Ensure all payments meet the 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 CO to the Abala office

Budget control, planning, and reporting:

• Develop and ensure the implementation of shared cost tools
• Liaise with Program Managers on regular budget monitoring
• Prepare and use budget control tools for regular budget follow-up
• Prepare and assist in issuing donor reports
• Support the SSM in the development of new proposals with financial information for budgeting of the base office
• Monthly financial report (with all supporting documentation attached to it)
• Reporting as required
• Ensure that finance processes under supervision are handled properly via DRC Dynamics.
• Ensure ERP finance functionalities are properly used by the staff concerned, and the team has proper knowledge and access to information to use DRC Dynamics.
• Apply reports and data analytics from the ERP system to improve performance in this regard.
• Serve as the focal person for Area office finance-related support to all users for the finance module.
• Train support services and program teams on donor compliance rules and monitor compliance accordingly.
• Implement and follow up on the post-audit improvement plans as defined by the line manager.

• Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience in the financial/accounting field
• Advanced proficiency in Excel
•  Basic proficiency in PowerPoint and Word
• Experience in staff training and capacity building.
• Results-oriented and demonstrated ability to build partnerships.
• Ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines.
• Strong planning, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to work both independently and within a team in a demanding work environment.

• University Degree in Finance/Accounting or Business Administration or equivalent professional qualification

• Amharic
• English