- Maintain timely and accurate accounting record in compliance with DRC policies and procedures.
- Support finance staff in all assigned field sub offices if any in maintaining accurate and complete accounting database and filing.
- Perform spot checks and furnish reports to Area Manager and Finance manager for his/her review.
- Develop donor compliance check list for each grant in Jijiga and get validated from Finance manager or HOSS in Addis.
- At field level-Jijiga, assist line manager (Area Manager) in conducting budget follow ups and monitor grant spending plan. Liaise with project Managers for regular budget monitoring;
- Assist Addis finance in preparing donor reports. Ensure all accounting record/documents are submitted to country office as per set timelines.
- Provide onboarding orientation to national and internal staff related to finance;
- Ensure all financial documents are filed and archived systematically and safely stored.
- Ensure cash flow of field offices are maintained and cash and bank balances are maintained corresponding to operational needs.
- Safe keeping of cash in safe and transit to be ensured
- Support the development of new proposals by providing required financial data, analysis etc;
- Produce accounts receivable and payable repots at the end of each month and ensure reconciliation of accounts on monthly basis through ERP;
- Support in developing and regular monitoring of budget controls, planning and reporting;
- Support in review and update field support budget and ensure reflection of required cost in new proposals;
- Support in development and implementation of shared cost allocation tools;
- Develop draft of post audit improvement plan and get approved from Support services manager.
- Audit focal person for internal and external audits, conducted in the assigned field offices.
- Train support services and program teams over donor compliance rules and monitor compliance accordingly.
- Implement and follow up on the post audit improvement plans as defined by line manager.
- Consistently demonstrate flexibility, resilience and ability to maintain positive relationships and composure, even under difficult circumstances;
- Maintain high ethical standards and treat people with respect and dignity;
- Demonstrate an awareness of his/her own strengths and development needs
- Create a sustainable work environment of mutual respect that attracts motivated, skilled and effective team members and enables them individually and collectively to strive to achieve excellence;
- Periodically organize or coordinate mini and specific workshops/trainings for program team as well as Operations Support Team on finance matters from any donor source;
- Develop work plan for finance team in Jijiga field offices and share with Area manager for approval.
- Review and revise Job descriptions of finance team and perform performance reviews.
- Ensure that finance processes under supervision are handled properly via DRC Dynamics;
- Ensure ERP finance functionalities are properly used by concerned staff and team has proper knowledge and access to information to use DRC Dynamics;
- Apply reports and data analytics from ERP system to improve performance in area of concern.
- Focal person for area finance teams related to support to heavy users for finance module.
Job Requirements
- Strong planning, organizational and problem-solving skills with ability to work both independently and within a team in a demanding work environment.
- Excellent interpersonal and personnel management skills, including diplomacy, communication and negotiating skills;
- Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience in financial/accounting field.
- Experience in staff training and capacity building
- Results-oriented and demonstrated ability to build partnerships
- Ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines.
- Strong planning, organizational and problem-solving skills with ability to work both independently and within a team in a demanding work environment.
- Excellent skills in the use of computers (MS Word, Excel, outlook Power Point).
- Striving for excellence: Focusing on reaching results while ensuring efficient processes.
- Collaborating: Involving relevant parties and encouraging feedback.
- Taking the lead: Taking ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
- Communicating: Listening and speaking effectively and honestly.
- Demonstrating integrity: Acting in line with DRC’s vision and values
More Information
- Address Jijiga, Somali
- Experience Level Senior
- Total Years Experience 5-10
- Qualification BA/BSc