Danish Refugee Council, one of the world’s leading humanitarian NGOs, is currently looking for a highly qualified Finance Assistant.
About the job
The Finance Assistant supports the day-to-day financial operations of the Libya programme, including processing financial transactions and ensuring their accurate recording in the standardized DRC cashbook
Your main duties and responsibilities will be:
Bank and Cash transactions:
- Ensure all payments (Bank & Cash) are made timely and in accordance with the existing DRC forms.
- Ensure all payments meet requirements of National Law and engage with authorities, tax advisors or other stakeholders to ensure tax requirements are met accordingly.
- Verifying that any transaction is supported by proper supporting documentations as per DRC’s financial rules and regulation and proper authorization is obtained prior releasing a payment.
- Support in review of monthly payroll and disbursing the payroll.
- Prepare the bank payments and liaise with the bank.
- Monitor bank balance and assist Finance Manager / Support Service Manager in maintaining sufficient balance in country.
- Ensure to update cashbooks on a daily basis to reflect the actual status of existing cash count and bank balance in all currencies.
- Manage petty cash and clear cash advances upon request.
Dynamics record keeping
- Establish, maintain and reconcile the general ledger.
- Ensure all expenses enter the DRC Dynamics in time and of highest quality (Along with support documents). (D/W/M)
Month end closure
- Prepare Monthly cash counts.
- Support in monthly closure of the accounts.
- Monthly Cash and Bank Reconciliation.
Vendor/staff payments:
- Ensure all payments are made timely and in accordance with the existing DRC forms.
- Ensure all payments meet requirements of National Law and engage with authorities, tax advisors or other stakeholders to ensure tax requirements are met accordingly.
- Verifying that any transaction is supported by proper supporting documentations as per DRC’s financial rules and regulation and proper authorization is obtained prior releasing a payment.
Filing and Archiving:
- Maintain proper filing of all financial documentation (vouchers, contracts, tender documents, etc.) Hard & Soft Copies.
- Scanning for financial documents as needed and attaching them to Dynamics per each posting.
- Routine record keeping.
DRC Dynamics and Digitalization and reporting
- Follow up the correct implementation of DRC Dynamics (Finance Module) and the quality of the data entered in the system.
- Monitoring accuracy and timely update of master data in dynamics for Coordination Office.
- Manage digital spaces like Share point (Finance)
About you
To be successful in this role we expect you to have At least 1 year’s experience working in a similar position.
Moreover, we also expect the following:
- Strong written and mathematical skills.
- Strong computer skills.
- Experience of managing and handling cash
- Experience of working with UN or Non-Governmental organizations.
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to prioritize large and changeable workload
- Good communication skills and ability to work as part of a team
- Able to work independently and energetically
- Relevant university degree (Finance, Accounting) or similar education.
- Fluent in spoken and written English.
- Arabic and French are preferred.
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 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.
We offer
- Contract length: Until Dec 31, 2026
- Band: NMI
- Designation of Duty Station: Tripoli
- Suggested Start date: 21 June 2026
Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for national employees; please refer to our website. For questions regarding the vacancy please contact Us.
Application process
All applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English. Applications sent by email will not be considered.
Closing date for applications: 21 June 2026
For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website drc.ngo.
Apply NowDRC as an employer
Founded in 1956, DRC Danish Refugee Council is Denmark’s largest, and a leading international NGO. We have continuously been ranked as one of the best NGOs in the world - and are one of the few with a specific expertise in forced displacement. In over 30 countries, we protect, advocate and build sustainable futures for refugees and other displacement-affected people and communities.
By working in DRC, you will be joining a global workforce of over 6,000 employees. 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 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.
Danish Refugee Council is an equal opportunity employer and we consider all applicants based on individual merit and qualifications, regardless of personal characteristics or attributes. We are committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce, aiming for a 50% balance of men and women in management roles and ensuring that at least 50% of management roles are filled by national staff. We recognize that a diverse and inclusive team is crucial for achieving our organizational goals and making a positive impact on the communities we serve.