Job title: Finance Officer (National position)

Duty station: Pristina (PRN)

The Finance and Officer supports the Finance Manager in the implementation of financial procedures and tools developed at HQ or Pristina & Mitrovicë/a level, through coordination and cooperation with all project staff, local authorities, implementing partners and donors. The position is located in the DRC office in Pristina under the direct supervision of the Finance Manager.

Your main duties and responsibilities will be:

• Perform daily accounting operations, update, and reconcile all accounting data
• Prepare annual statement (balance sheets and income statements)
• Maintain financial records/documentation and an appropriate and efficient financial filing system according to guidelines
• Carry out the internal financial reviews during the project cycle to ensure that local laws, DRC offices and donor guidelines are correctly implemented.
• Coordinate with other departments to ensure smooth cross-departmental functioning, including regular communication and addressing of issues related to department
• Support the Finance Manager in internal and external audit process, ensure the implementation of their potential recommendations.
• As the finance Super-User, responsible for staying an up to date with HQ guidelines of the Dynamics 365 Finance module system set-up and serve as a key point of contact for all other departments on financial and accounting matters.
• Undertake administrative and finance tasks and any other duties related to the nature of the position as instructed by the Finance Manager or the Country Director
• Other office related duties:
• As the IT Focal Point, in charge of implementation of all DRC IT guidelines and serve as the first point of contact for any IT related issues.

Required experience and technical competencies:

• Minimum 3 years of experience in finance and accounting
• Excellent knowledge of accounting regulations and procedures, including the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Strong attention to detail and good analytical skills
• Demonstrate willingness to learn and develop over time

Preferable

• Minimum 2 years of experience in international development preferred.
• Work experience as an Accountant and/or Qualification as a Certified Accountant
• Previous experience with Microsoft Dynamics or another enterprise resource planning system
• Previous experience in auditing.
• Expertise in IT related skills.

Education: (include certificates, licenses etc.)

• University Degree in the field of finance or other relevant area, or equivalent work experience.

Languages: (indicate fluency level)

• Native-speaking proficiency in Albanian language.

• Very good command of written and spoken English (minimum B1 level).

Key stakeholders: (internal and external)

• DRC Kosovo Operation

• Donors

• Kosovo Authorities

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 uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to our values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.

Contract length: three months’ probation period, with the possibility of extension subject to funding

Band H

Designation of Duty Station: Pristina, Kosovo

Start date: estimated by November 2022 – PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS POSITION IS SUBJECT TO THE AVAILABILITY OF RELEVANT FUNDS

Salary: Starting salary 730 EUR gross amount

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for Nationals;

All applicants must submit an updated CV (no longer than four pages) and a cover letter here, both in English.

Applications sent by email will not be considered.

If you face any problems with the online application process, please contact [email protected]. Any other communication between applicants or perspective applicants and DRC staff, including but not limited to telephone calls, visits to DRC offices and emails, will result in the applicant being disqualified from the selection process.

Please note that, due to the number of expected applications, you will only be contacted if selected to take part in the next steps of the recruitment process. No confirmation of receipt of your application will be provided.

For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our websites www.drc.ngo and www.drc-kosovo.org.

Closing date for applications: 12/10/2022.

DRC as an employer

By working in DRC, you will be joining a global workforce of around 7,500 employees in 40 countries. We pride ourselves on our:

• Professionalism, impact & expertise
• Humanitarian approach & the work we do
• Purpose, meaningfulness & own contribution
• Culture, values & strong leadership
• Fair compensation & continuous development

DRC’s capacity to ensure the protection of and assistance to refugees, IDP’s and other persons of concern depends on the ability of our staff to uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment. DRC conducts thorough and comprehensive background checks as part of the recruitment process.