Finance Coordinator

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Job Description

The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a leading protection agency with a mandate is to promote and protect durable solutions to conflict and displacement affected populations on the basis of humanitarian principles and human rights. DRC is implementing a multi-sector response to in support Syrian Refugees, host populations and Earthquake affected households in Turkiye.

Accountancy, Budgeting and reporting:

Closely monitor of level of expenditure and allocation of expenses to existing projects, providing monthly Budget versus Actual reports to be discussed with Country Finance Manager & Relevant
Support on the elaboration of budget for new proposals, ensuring that budgeting tools are correctly used and ensuring support costs are properly budgeted.
Assist in preparing budgets for new projects, as well as amending / revising budgets of projects.
Work closely with program team during preparing project forecast and make sure the allocation of staff/other expenses are accurate.
Prepare quarterly/yearly financial reports to donors and review financial data.
Work closely with Finance Manager to ensure that thorough and effective budgetary control is undertaken in Country office.

Compliance Control and Support:

Being the focal point for the conduct of external audits. S/he thus ensures that partners are informed in a timely manner; coordinates the preparation, verification and follow-up of the external audit.
Facilitate audits in coordination and field offices, working with finance staff in field offices to train them on audits.
Carries out compliance checks on partners’ supporting documents before the validation of reports.
Responsible to update audit tracker

Other duties:

Perform timely and accurate financial review of the monthly payroll and coordinate with HR to improve the process as needed.

Required experience and competencies:

At least 4 years of international experience in a progressively relevant role, including accounting, internal/external audit,
Proven experience in budgeting and financial reporting requirements.
Strong knowledge of accounting practices, financial reporting standards, financial management processes and procedures.
Experience with financial and grant management systems.
Good interpersonal and communication skills, ability to work in a team, ability to share information fluidly to support colleagues in finance related matters, even teams in remote locations / offices.
Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work.
Excellent analytical and critical thinking ability.
Excellent communication, interpersonal and influencing skills with a well-developed ability to motivate and persuade at high levels.
Proven ability to lead and work effectively with others to achieve results.
Understanding and experience of institutional fundraising.
Experience with Microsoft Dynamics (highly preferable).
Flexible approach to manage and prioritize a high workload and multiple tasks with tight deadlines.
Confident & proficient in the use of MS Office, and advanced Excel proficiency.

Education:

Higher Education in Finance & Accounting or related fields
A postgraduate degree or advanced professional qualification in Finance (Advanced Certificate in Accounting and Finance, Certificate in Business Accounting, etc.) (preferable)

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