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Africa
South Sudan
Finance Assistant
National contract
09 May 2025
21 May 2025
173704
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Danish Refugee Council, one of the world’s leading humanitarian NGOs, we are excited to invite you to join our team as a Finance Assistant. If you are a skilled and motivated professional ready to make a difference, we want you on board! Together, we’ll work to deliver impactful humanitarian solutions in challenging environments.
The Finance Assistant supports the Finance Officer in managing finance tasks for DRC operations in Abyei Field Office.
Key Responsibilities:
- Financial Record Keeping; daily ledger updates to balance cash books.
- Ensure all purchases and payments are documented and authorized.
- Manage and control petty cash and staff cash advances.
- Prepare payment vouchers and ensure proper authorization.
- Issue cheques upon verification of service/supply delivery.
- Assist with monthly financial reports and project expenditure tracking.
- Maintain updated records for project assets, office equipment, and office finances.
- Perform general administrative support to ensure office efficiency.
Education/ Experience /Skills
- Desirable: Diploma in Business Administration, Finance, or Public Administration.
- Minimum 2 years in a similar finance/admin role with an international NGO.
- Proficient in English (written and oral); Juba Arabic is an asset.
- Strong communication and organizational skills; Proactive and reliable with a team-oriented mindset.
- Willing to work flexible hours and travel to field locations across South Sudan.
- Nationality Requirement; Must be a South Sudanese national.
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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 6000 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.