Finance Officer

Who are we?

The Danish Refugee Council assists refugees and internally displaced persons across the globe: we provide emergency aid, fight for their rights, and strengthen their opportunities 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 fulfillment 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.
 

DRC Syria

DRC has been operating in Syria since 2008, initially responding to the Iraqi refugee crisis before pivoting to a full-scale response to the Syria crisis from 2011 onwards. Our work encompasses the full cycle of displacement—responding to life-saving humanitarian needs and supporting community recovery until durable solutions can be achieved. DRC Syria takes an area-based approach to supporting internally displaced persons (IDPs), returnees, and host communities across our key sectors: Economic Recovery and Resilience, Protection, WASH, Shelter and Infrastructure, and Humanitarian Disarmament and Peacebuilding (including Humanitarian Mine Action).

With an established rapid response mechanism, DRC can rapidly respond to emerging crises and shocks to meet acute emergency needs. Recognizing the significant need for early recovery and resilience programming to ensure dignified, sustainable, and cost-effective solutions for fragile communities, DRC’s programmes foster resilience for individuals and communities in situations of protracted displacement and during the initial stages of post-conflict recovery, towards a durable solution of their choice. With active portfolios in the neighboring countries of Jordan, Lebanon, Türkiye and Iraq, DRC offers a cross-border, regional response to the Syria crisis, through cross-border protection monitoring, advocacy, and trends analysis.

About the job:

The Finance Officer will provide financial and administrative support to DRC and partners as per DRC and donor regulations and procedures, Moreover, Perform finance function in the area office in close collaboration with the finance team in Damascus, and will support DRC’s localization commitments by ensuring compliant and timely financial processing for both direct and partner-based implementation.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Finance and accounting

• Daily accounting (bookkeeping) according to DRC financial handbook
• Manage petty cash including cash withdrawals, clear cash, personal expenses, and any other cash related transaction
• Prepare weekly and monthly cash counts
• Prepare journals, payments and maintain bank records.
• Follow a given work plan leading to a timely book reconciliation and month end closure
• Collect and maintain proper filing of all financial documentation (bank statements, vouchers, contracts, tender documents, etc.)
• Represent finance in relevant cash distribution for programmatic activities and support at area office level
• Represent finance in bid opening process for RFQ
• Routine record keeping
• Correctly use DRC Dynamics functionalities in area of concern
• Assist the rest of the support team in further accounting tasks according to actual needs
• Provide financial support and follow-up for partner-implemented activities in the Area, ensuring expenditures are in line with signed agreements and donor requirements.
• Support financial review of partner documentation prior to submission to the Country Office.
• Participate in financial verification visits to partner offices, when required.
• Ensure proper financial archiving of partner-related documentation in line with DRC and donor requirements.

Reporting

• Assist with collecting, reviewing, correcting and filing all financial progress reports from the partners
• Support financial report preparations
• Assist the rest of the DRC Syria finance team in further reporting tasks according to actual needs
• Contribute to area-level financial forecasting related to both direct and partner-implemented activities.

Audits

• Support internal and external audits by ensuring availability and proper organization of DRC and partner financial documentation.
• Assist in responding to audit findings related to area-level financial management and partner expenditures.

Experience and Technical Competencies:

• Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience, at least 1 year NGO experience.
• Experience reviewing partner financial documentation and understanding sub-grant compliance requirements is an asset.
• Experience with carrying out admin tasks.
• Good communication skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel.
• Basic proficiency in PowerPoint and Word.
• Well-developed organizational and planning skills in order to meet deadlines.

Education:

• Diploma or equivalent professional qualification.

Languages:

• Fluency in Arabic
• Advanced English proficiency

 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 our vision and values.

We offer:

Contract length: Until the end of December 2026

Level: Non-Management H2

Location: Syria – Rural Damascus

Expected Start date: ASAP

 

Application process:

Interested? Then apply for this position here: Talentech - Finance Officer - Application Form

Or view the advert on DRC’s homepage here: Talentech - Finance Officer

All applicants must send a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages). Both must be in the same language as this vacancy note. CV-only applications will not be considered.

Applications close: 9 of April 2026

 Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. DRC reserves the right to conduct tests and interviews before the closing date and can close the advertisement earlier in case of finding a suitable candidate.

Need further information?

For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website www.drc.org

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