(Offre en anglais) The Danish Refugee Council recrute un(e) ” CCU Finance Officer” عودة إلى الفرص

The 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 fulfilment 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

Under the direct supervision of CCU Sr Finance and Compliance Manager and in close coordination with DRC’s Maghreb relevant colleagues, the CCU Sr Finance Officer is responsible for the day-to-day management of the consortium financial operations and administrative needs. This includes financial capacity building of consortium members staff; internal programme audit and ensuring overall financial compliance; monthly financial analysis; and production of consolidated financial reports on behalf of the Consortium. The role holder is responsible specifically for preparing consortium monthly expenditure reports, donor financial reports, and checking all accounting reports before those are uploaded/in-put in DRC financial software. Your main duties and responsibilities will be:

 Manage the preparation and analysis of financial and donor reporting

• Responsible for the preparation and submission of complete, accurate, reliable and timely financial reports that will feed into donor reporting
• Prepare accurate monthly expenditure reports for management including analysis of burn rates, and explanations for significant under and over-spends
• Prepare accurate periodic financial reports for submission to donors
• Prepare quarterly reconciliation reports between grant and contract reports and actual expenses by the end of the month following quarter

 Transfer of funds

• Prepare the Payment Request for the donor with appropriate supporting reports
• Prepare and follow up on the Payment Request for / to the consortium members

Manage contract information and project budget

• Maintain project and donor contacts, reports and correspondence and files in both hard and soft copies
• Review grant agreements and map donor budget lines for appropriate management decisions and reporting
• In collaboration with the Grants Management Officer, coordinate with consortium members to prepare consolidated budget amendments for submission to the donor as required

Quality review of all consortium financial transactions

• Prepare internal templates for reporting as required
• Check accounting reports of the consortium members by verifying the eligibility of the expenses, the accuracy with the budget line and the respect of donor exchange rate, etc.
• Preparation of cash book of the consortium members to be uploaded on the DRC system
• Check invoices by verifying mathematical accuracy and ensuring that appropriate procurement authorisation and supporting documentation are attached
• Consult with Administration and Procurement staff of consortium lead and members at all times on completeness of supporting documentation for all project expenditure
• Ensure compliance with all donor requirements as per signed contracts when reviewing expenses and preparing financial reports

Ensure consortium partner compliance with donor regulations and local laws

• Provide technical support and guidance to consortium finance staff in developing and establishing consortium administrative systems, policies and procedures, based on DRC Operations Handbook and donor guidelines
• Conduct trainings and workshops for consortium staff on consortium administrative systems, policies and procedures as required

Manage the allocation and recording of income from donor

• Support to allocate income from the donor among the consortium members and accurately record information in Navision

Manage internal and external audits of consortium project

• Collaborate with external and internal auditors related to consortium as required
• Arrange tender process and manage process for contracting and donor approval of external audit of the project

About you

In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’ 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 DRC’s vision and values.

We offer

Type of Contract: National

Contract length: 12 months renewable pending on both funding and performance

Band/Grade:Grade D according to the current salary scale, band H.

Designation of Duty Station: Tunis, Tunisia with occasional travels

Start date: 01/12/2018

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for Nationals; please refer to drc.ngo under Vacancies.