Role overview
What you'll be stepping into
The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is an international humanitarian organisation working to support refugees, displaced people, and communities affected by displacement and conflict.
DRC Uganda operates within a humanitarian and development environment where strong financial management, accountability, compliance, and effective partnership management are essential to programme delivery.
About the Role
The Finance Officer will be responsible for implementing sound financial management systems and managing day-to-day financial processes for DRC Uganda.
The successful candidate will ensure compliance with DRC's Operations Handbook, donor regulations, and statutory requirements while supporting internal controls, financial reporting, budget management, and partner financial oversight.
The role will also provide technical support to field finance teams and work closely with Project Managers and sub-grant partners to promote effective financial management and accountability.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Management and Compliance
Ensure compliance with DRC's Operations Handbook, donor regulations, and statutory requirements.
Provide advice, coordination, and technical support to field finance teams across the country.
Work closely with Project Managers on budget performance, significant variances, financial reporting, and corrective actions.
Maintain an overview of funding levels and monitor operational support and administration expenses for the Country Office.
Monitor, reconcile, and clear open balance sheet items, including advances, receivables, payables, and intercompany balances, on a monthly basis.
Ensure accurate and timely filing and payment of statutory obligations, including PAYE, withholding tax, VAT, NSSF, and other applicable levies.
Maintain strong internal financial controls and support accurate and timely financial reporting.
Partner Financial Management
Collect, review, and verify financial reports from sub-grant partners.
Ensure reported costs are accurate, eligible, and compliant with partnership sub-grant agreement requirements.
Build partner capacity in DRC's financial and grant management policies.
Support partners in areas including budgeting, reporting, risk management, and compliance.
Conduct periodic financial monitoring visits and spot checks of sub-grant partners.
Assess partner internal controls and verify the reliability of reported expenditure.
Follow up on findings and recommendations arising from financial monitoring activities.
DRC Dynamics and Financial Systems
Ensure DRC Dynamics is used to its full capacity.
Ensure the accuracy of financial data entered into DRC Dynamics.
Maintain the finance ledger and ensure financial records remain accurate and up to date.
Support effective use of financial systems and processes to improve reporting and financial control.
Key Attributes and Competencies
The successful candidate should demonstrate:
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
Strong planning, organisational, and time-management skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Good facilitation and stakeholder-management abilities.
Ability to work effectively with national partners and local or government authorities.
Ability to work effectively within multicultural and cross-functional teams.
High standards of integrity and professional conduct.
Strong understanding of financial accountability and donor compliance.
Commitment to DRC's values and safeguarding standards.
Minimum Requirements
Minimum 3 years of progressively responsible finance experience with international non-governmental organisations (INGOs).
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Commerce, or a related field.
Strong knowledge of donor financial management, budgeting, reporting, and compliance requirements.
Practical experience working with major institutional donors such as DANIDA, BPRM, UNHCR, UNICEF, WFP, EUTF, ECHO, EU, FCDO, OCHA, and private foundations.
Demonstrated proficiency in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, preferably Microsoft Dynamics 365 or similar systems.
Proven experience working with national partners and local or government authorities.
Proficiency in standard computer applications.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Excellent planning, organisational, and time-management skills.
Strong communication, interpersonal, facilitation, and stakeholder-management skills.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in multicultural and cross-functional teams.
Desirable Qualifications
Final or part certification in CPA or ACCA.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
DRC Core Competencies
The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate DRC's five core competencies:
Striving for Excellence
Focus on achieving results while ensuring efficient and effective processes.
Collaborating
Involve relevant stakeholders, encourage feedback, and promote teamwork.
Taking the Lead
Demonstrate ownership, initiative, and a willingness to pursue innovation and improvement.
Communicating
Listen actively and communicate effectively, clearly, and honestly.
Demonstrating Integrity
Uphold the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in line with DRC's values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment.
How to apply