BACKGROUND
The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) has been providing relief and development services in the Horn of Africa since 1997. Using a protection of human rights framework, DRC has mainly focused on Somalis who are displaced by conflict. Programmes include protection, livelihoods, food and NFI distribution, water and sanitation, and advocacy amongst others. There are 4 main programme offices in Somali region, one in Yemen, one in Kenya and one regional office in Nairobi. There are also non operational region wide initiatives, focusing on advocacy and capacity building, which are supported from the Nairobi regional office. Currently there are over 500 DRC staff in the region. The last 2 years have seen some growth in programme size, but primarily there has been a growth in the number of support and management functions demanded and required by the programme offices, in order to maintain quality and accountability.
PURPOSE
The purpose of this position is provide overall support on all financial matters within Somalia in close cooperation with Regional Finance Manager. Initiate development of a constant improvement of financial and administrative systems, procedures, guidelines etc which can lead to more efficient financial management in line with DRC guidelines. Implement relevant training on financial matters for all relevant staff in the region.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- High quality and timely reporting to donors, headquarter etc.
- Ensure that the cashbooks are verified and submitted on time to HQ within the specified time.
- Ensure that Country offices have updated IDRAs, signature verification, power of Attorney and Bank mandates in place as per Operations Handbook.
- Support RFM in developing training material including induction packs.
- Participate in budget preparation & perform BFU, Co-funding setup and Budget amendments in Navision.
- Perform reconciliation of Balance sheet Accounts and Inventory lists vis a vis TDL.
- Constant development of financial tools to improve financial management.
- Conduct Financial & compliance, desk and in-country, reviews for Offices within the Region.
- Capacity building of Field Finance Staff on cashbooks, financial procedures and proper supporting documentation for payments and ensure all DRC offices are following DRC, donor policies and accepted accounting principles
- Monitor that resources are being utilized in an efficient and effective manner
- Liaises with headquarters Desk Finance Officers regarding Regional financial matters.
- Facilitation of internal and external audits
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
- Degree in Finance or Accounting and final certification in CPA or ACCA with at least 5 years work experience in finance or accounting in INGOs.
- Excellent knowledge in preparing major international donor reports
- Possess strong analytical and conceptual skills
- Proven management skills
- Fluent in written and spoken English.
- Proven commitment to accountable practices.
- Knowledge of working in challenging environments.
COMPETENCIES
- Proven ability to manage large and varied workloads, and deal constructively with stress and periods with long hours
- Proven ability to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines and work with limited supervision
- Pro-active, stable and robust character and a good team-player
- Excellent communication skills, calm and a good sense of humour
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to establish effective working relations at all levels
- REPORTING ARRANGEMENTS
- Reports to the Regional Finance Manager and directly supervises finance officer in the regional team.
GENERAL
Commitments: DRC has a Humanitarian Accountability Framework, outlining its global accountability committments. All staff are required to contribute to the achievement of this framework into the work of DRC (http://www.drc.dk/HAF.4265.0.html)
About DRC
The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a private, independent, humanitarian organization working on all aspects of the refugee cause in more than twenty five countries throughout the world. The aim of DRC is to protect refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs) against persecution and to promote durable solutions to the problems of forced migration, on the basis of humanitarian principles and human rights. DRC works in accordance with the UN Conventions on Refugees and the Code of Conduct for the ICRC and NGOs in Disaster Relief.
The protection and assistance to conflict affected population is provided within a long-term, regional and rights-based approach in order to constitute a coherent and effective response to the challenges posed by today’s conflicts. Assistance consists of relief and other humanitarian aid, rehabilitation, support to return and repatriation as well as promotion of long-term solutions to displacement and its causes. In addition, support and capacity building of local and national authorities and NGOs form an integral part of DRC’s work.
HOW TO APPLY:
Interested parties should forward the expression of interest, in English on this link www.drc.dk under vacancies no later than 8th May 2015
If you are facing problems with the online application process, please contact job@drc.dk
Please note that this is a national position. Only Somalilanders and Somalis can apply.