Danish Refugee Council Finance Intern Job

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About DRC   
The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a humanitarian, non-governmental, and non-profit organization, founded in 1956, that works in more than 35 countries around the world. DRC is one of the largest protection actors in Kenya, actively coordinating and advocating for improving the protective environment for refugees and host communities.

DRC implements Protection monitoring, Child Protection, and GBV prevention and response programs in its areas of operation to address protection issues faced by displaced and non-displaced at-risk groups and individuals.

The program also aims to identify and build synergies with DRC´s Economic Recovery sector to facilitate durable solutions and Humanitarian Disarmament & Peace Building activities to enhance to respond to the needs of communities affected by acute crises as well as those in protracted displacement situations.

The overall purpose of the role: 
The Finance Intern will provide support to the Country Office Finance department in Payment processing, Journal preparation and documentation, and compliance with the DRC Operation Handbook and donor rules.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Register and scan all invoices and all invoice documentation into DRC Dynamics at the point of payment (Invoice Staging).
• Maintain electronic files of scanned documents.
• Preparation of all relevant journals into DRC Dynamics.
• Confirm that all documents are complete and duly authorized before processing payments.
• Maintain a proper filing system of all financial documents within the Country Office.
• Assist with Cash & Bank reconciliations.
• Retrieve documents required during audits, working closely with the audit focal person.
• Backfilling for the Finance Officer and the Finance Assistant during periods of absence.
• Any other task assigned by the Supervisor.

Experience and technical competencies:

• Bachelor’s degree in commerce, Business Management, or related fields and at least part I certification in CPA or ACCA
• At least one year’s relevant experience in a similar role with NGO
• Strong analytical and conceptual skills.
• Experience working with ERP systems (Dynamics) will be an added advantage
• Must be proficient in MS Excel.
• Excellent communication skills in English are required

Language: 
Fluency in written and spoken English and Kiswahili

Key stakeholders: 
SMT, Programs, Support service

About you:  
In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’s five core competencies: 

• Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.  
• Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.  
• Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.  
• Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.   
• Demonstrating integrity: You act in line with our vision and values.  

How To Apply

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Please submit your application and CV in English no later than 9th October 2023