Overall purpose of the role:
This role has a country focus and ensures compliance to DRC procedures and guidelines within the country. The Finance Specialist role will be to provide specialized knowledge on finance and Compliance matters and acts as โTechnical focal personโ to Statutory and project audits. The role provides support and/or technical guidance to country operations while overseeing country activities in all areas of finance, including budgeting and technical support to both finance and non-finance professionals and partners.
Key Responsibilities:
R1. Financial Management and Compliance:
R2. Support to the Audit processes:
Support the preparation and consolidation of the project and Statutory audit files and schedules on the Share drive. Coordinate the retrieval and sharing of supporting documents to auditors during audit exercise and ensure all required documentation for financial audits in cooperation with Coordination staff and HQ Follow up on the implementation of the recommendations against the issues raised in the management letter for every audit.R3. Capacity-Building:
To advise on and promote understanding and application of DRC policies, procedures, and principles as well as other donor compliance finance matters. Support the development and implementation of financial management capacity building of staff, both finance and non-finance professionals. Advice staff and Management on the new emerging issues from the dynamic operating environment such as changes in International Accounting & Reporting standards, the Finance Bill/Act, PBO Act, among others, that may affect financial reporting Prepare presentations and staff sensitization meetings as a follow up to audit observations and recommendationsNB: The responsibilities listed in the Job Description are not exhaustive and may be readjusted according
Experience and technical competencies:
Strong analytical and conceptual skills. Advanced skills in Excel and accounting systems. advance knowledge in accounting and financial skills. Stable and robust character. Experience with international institutions and knowledge of International Public Sector Accounting Proven Management and supervision skills, team player and proven commitment to accountability practices.Education:
Languages:
Fluency in English Advanced level in SwahiliDRCโs Core competencies:
All DRC roles require the post-holder to master the below DRCโs core competencies:
Conditions:
Contract duration: 1-year contract with possibility of extension, subject to funding and performance. Salary and conditions will be in accordance with the Danish Refugee Council terms of employment for National staff.
Employment Category: Band G
Reporting to: Finance Manager
Availability: November 2024
Location: Nairobi
Key stakeholders:
Internal & External: Finance Manager & ALL Finance Staff, Senior Management Team, Country Programme Staff, Regional Office Finance Staff
General
Commitments:
DRC has a Humanitarian Accountability Framework, outlining its global accountability commitments. All staff are required to contribute to the achievement of this framework (http://www.drc.dk/HAF.4265.0.html)
Application Process:
Qualified candidates are invited to submit their applications, which should include a 1-page cover letter clearly stating their motivation, and qualifications and a CV. Applications should include contact details of three professional referees who have supervised the candidate in the last five years. One referee must be the applicantโs most recent manager. Only applications that address the stipulated duties and meet the required qualifications will be considered.
We only accept applications sent via our online-application form on www.drc.ngo under Vacancies. Applications should be sent no later than: 24th September 2024.
Gender Equality:
DRC is committed to achieving gender parity in staffing at all levels. In light of this, female candidates and those from minority groups are strongly encouraged to apply.