The Finance Assistant intern main objective is to provide efficient and effective financial management according to DRC internal and donor procedures, as per the Operations Handbook.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct day-to-day financial activities including bookkeeping, accounts payable and receivable, budgeting, and financial reporting as needed.
- Update ledger daily, ensuring accuracy and balance in the cash book, and accounting for all cash purchases.
- Process authorized payments under the direction of the Head of DRC Finance and Admin, ensuring completion of payment vouchers and proper authorization.
- Provide authorized petty cash advances with appropriate documentation and maintain a threshold for advances per staff member.
- Assist in preparing regular and ad hoc financial reports.
- Prepare cheques upon completion of work or delivery of supplies, obtaining signatures from bank signatories.
- Ensure adherence to DRC Finance procedures and policies in a transparent manner.
- Track project expenditures and provide monthly updates to the Project Manager on project finances.
- Prepare payroll for staff, including calculations for Social Insurance and Income Tax.
- Perform additional administrative duties as required to maintain office efficiency.
- Maintain and update files related to project assets, office equipment, and office finances.
Experience and Technical Competencies
- Education and Skills Required:
- Must possess an internship introduction letter from a recognized university.
- Currently pursuing a diploma or degree in Business Administration, Finance, or Public Administration from a recognized institution (desirable).
- Fluency in oral and written English is essential; knowledge of Juba Arabic is an advantage.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends.
- Reliable team player with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
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DRC 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.