Country Finance Delegate

The international Red Cross and Red Crescent network is the largest humanitarian network in the world with a presence and activities in almost every country. All Red Cross and Red Crescent activities have one central purpose: to help those who suffer, without discrimination, whether during conflict, in response to natural or man-made disasters, or due to conditions of chronic poverty.

Danish Red Cross is present in Ukraine and scaling up its operation to meet demands. We are looking for a highly qualified finance delegate.

In Ukraine our primary partnership is with the Ukraine Red Cross Society (URCS). Our programmes in Ukraine are identified and planned in close collaboration with URCS.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Budgeting

• Advise and support the Head of Support and Management in country in the development of new project budgets.
• Coordinate the preparation of programme budgets in consultation with relevant URCS programme and finance staff.

Monitoring

• Ensure compliance of projects’ financial management arrangements and reporting with DRC and donor regulations.
• Monitor project budgets and expenditure and, when decided upon, support the process of budget revision.

Reporting & fund replenishment

• Ensure effective, correct and timely book-keeping of expenditure data in DRC ERP system (Kompas) and correct processing of payments.
• Review the URCS programme financial reports to ensure correct coding per budget lines and compliance with donor regulations.
• Review the programme financial reports and address key budget variances with relevant DRC programme managers.

Closure

• Support the compliant closure of projects, including final reporting, external audit, and secure filing of all required documents.

Financial oversight

• At all times maintain an overview of relevant financial activities in Ukraine, covering the entire DRC project portfolio with URCS, and an effective summary of their respective financial situations, for management and delegates at country, regional and HQ level.

Internal control

• Support URCS to optimize the use of financial resources through an appropriate internal control environment, with an emphasis on:

• Finance and accounting policies and procedures.

• Following-up from contractual agreements to practical implementation of the financial procedures to ensure satisfactory control.

Audit and risk management

• Support URCS to plan and implement project audits that are timely and in compliance with DRC and donor requirements.
• Support URCS on the selection of auditors, on preparation and conduct of the processes, and review draft audit reports.

Qualifications, experience, technical qualities and personal qualities:

• Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in financial management and providing programme / project financial support.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience working for a humanitarian aid organization in a conflict/post-conflict country.
• Advanced university degree (master’s) or equivalent qualification in accounting / finance / business administration / auditing.
• Full proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, and the use of specialist accounting software systems.
• Technical knowledge and experience in facilitating, supporting and overseeing activity plans, budgets and financial management.
• Excellent analytical skills, particularly concerning complex financial documents, and attention to detail.
• An excellent level of English is required.
• The ability to withstand the pressure of a heavy workload, and still maintain an appropriate work / life balance.
• Understanding that process and ownership are key to achieving results in a culturally and politically sensitive environment.
• Takes initiatives, is self-motivating in an environment without close daily supervision, and excellent organisational skills.
• Experience with the RCRC Movement including knowledge of its financial management policies, procedures and systems is preferred.
• Proficiency in an ERP system such as MS D365 is an asset.

Employment conditions

The Country Finance Delegate reports to the Head of Support. The duty station is Chernivtsi and accommodation will be provided; Ukraine is a non-family position. You might be relocated to a different location or country if needed because of the situation in Ukraine.

The starting date of the assignment is envisioned as soon as possible. The length of the contract will be one year, with possibility of extension. The contract will be administered in accordance with the Danish Red Cross Terms and Conditions for Delegates. The monthly salary including allowances and pension will be from DKK 45,300 to 48,700 depending on experience and qualifications. Accommodation will be provided.

To apply for the position please use our online application form via www.rodekors.dk/job.

Interviews will be conducted as we receive applications until we have identified a suitable candidate.