Job Title: Finance Assistant

Duty Station: Red Sea State

DRC Sudan

DRC has been present in Sudan since 2004, delivering life-saving programming in protection, emergency response, shelter, food security and livelihoods, disaster risk reduction, camp management, and humanitarian mine action. DRC has implemented projects in Central Darfur, South Darfur, South Kordofan, Gedaref, Kassala, and Khartoum states. Sudan hosts one of the largest displaced populations in Africa, with over 3.7 million internally displaced people and over 1.1 million refugees from South Sudan, Ethiopia, Eritrea, the Central African Republic, Chad, Yemen, and Syria. Against a background of political crisis, Sudan faces economic and social turmoil, with sharp increases in food and energy costs, further exacerbated by disease outbreaks and ongoing conflict.

About the job

Provide financial and administrative support to DRC and partners as per DRC and donor regulations and procedures. This role has a country focus and ensures compliance to DRC procedures and guidelines within the country. The role provides support and/or technical guidance to country operations while overseeing country activities.

Responsibilities and Tasks: (in bullet points)

Finance and Accounting

• Daily accounting (bookkeeping) according to the DRC Finance Operational Handbook
• Manage petty cash and clear cash advances
• Prepare monthly cash counts
• Maintain proper filing of all financial documentation (vouchers, contracts, tender documents, etc.)
• Cash Box counting according to the DRC Finance Operational Handbook
• Transferring payments when needed and following up with partners’ reports
• Routine record keeping
• Processing daily payments
• Monthly scanning of all vouchers and invoices
• Correctly use DRC Dynamics functionalities in area of concern

Reporting

• Support financial report preparations
• Submit progress and status report

Minimum Qualification, Skills, and Experience Required:

Experience and technical competencies: (include years of experience)

• Minimum 2 years of relevant work experience
• Experience with carrying out admin tasks
• Advanced proficiency in Excel
• Basic proficiency in PowerPoint and Word
• Well-developed organizational and planning skills to meet deadlines
• NGO experience (desirable)
• Good communication skills

Education background: (include certificates, licenses, etc.)

Diploma or equivalent professional qualification in Accounting or Finance or Business Administration

languages: (indicate fluency level)

• Advanced English proficiency
• Fluency in local language

In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’s 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: 6 months

Level: Non-manager

Salary range: 826-923 USD

Location: Red Sea State

Expected Start date: As soon as possible

Note: Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply:

Application process: 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.

Applications Closing Date: 12/04/2024

Need further information? If you have questions or are facing problems with the online application process, please visit drc. ngo/jobsupport.For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website www.drc.org