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.
In 2003, following the start of foreign military operations in Iraq, DRC became one of the first organisations to provide humanitarian assistance in the country and now operates in 11 governorates, including Anbar, Baghdad, Babel, Diyala, Duhok, Erbil, Karbala, Kirkuk, Najaf, Ninewa and Salah-al-Din.
Responsibilities:
To perform the duties of Cashier, which includes responsibility for all cash transactions in the office, safe management, and daily cash count and reconciliation.
Ensure any cash received is banked intact and immediately and that Office petty cash is securely stored.
Prepare monthly cash counts.
To process payment vouchers and ensure supporting documents are submitted according to DRC global rules as well as country-specific regulations.
To issue operational and program advances, maintain advances tracker, and process settlements in compliance with advances SoPs;
Organize, file, and scan all payment vouchers with related supporting documents in a proper archiving.
To be the finance focal point for cash distributions, checking documentation prior to and after distributions and being present to monitor distributions and payments as required.
Processing daily payments within 3 to 5 working days. This includes prioritization of payments according to their urgency i.e. closing projects.
To make bank runs including transfer requests, withdrawals, and issuing/receiving letters and bank statements, etc.
To maintain daily cash books and ensure the accuracy and quality of bi-weekly cash books, Routine record keeping.
Correctly use DRC Dynamics functionalities in the area of concern.
Follows a given work plan.
To provide the support and the tasks that are given by the supervisor.
Reporting:
Support financial report preparations.
Submit progress and status reports.
Experience and technical competencies: (include years of experience)
Required:
Minimum of one year of experience working in a similar position.
Experience in managing and handling cash.
Good knowledge of computer skills (MS-Excel, MS-Word, Outlook, etc.)
Strong written and mathematical skills.
Experience working with UN or Non-Governmental organizations.
To be able and willing to travel and stay overnight outside the location of work, to support DRC’s operations.
Preferred attributes:
Strong organizational skills.
Ability to prioritize large and changeable workloads.
Good communication skills and ability to work as part of a team.
