Finance Officer – Danish Refugee Council (DRC Uganda)

Job Summary

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development of project proposals by providing financial input and budget guidance in collaboration with Project Managers.
• Review financial requests according to DRC’s Internal Delegation of Responsibility and Authority (IDRA) guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with donor financial management requirements and internal financial policies.
• Support program teams in understanding and applying DRC financial control tools.
• Verify expenditure documentation and ensure accountability for all financial transactions.
• Prepare monthly fund requirements and cash flow forecasts.
• Ensure timely submission of tax schedules for withheld taxes.
• Coordinate with Program Managers on budget monitoring and financial performance.
• Collect project cash forecasts and support timely funding requests.

Financial Reporting

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for DRC and donors.
• Monitor balance sheet accounts and ensure outstanding financial items are resolved before reporting.
• Prepare VAT schedules for tax-exempt donors.
• Ensure financial reports meet donor standards, accuracy requirements, and reporting deadlines.

Audit Management

• Support Finance Managers and Area Managers in preparing for internal and external audits.
• Ensure all required financial documentation is available for audit reviews.
• Participate in audit opening and closing meetings.
• Support implementation of audit recommendations and improvement of financial processes.

Partnership Financial Management

• Train partner organizations on DRC financial procedures and internal control tools.
• Review partner financial reports and supporting documentation.
• Verify partner expenditures for compliance and accuracy.
• Support timely processing of partner funds.
• Monitor partnership budgets and ensure proper financial accountability.
• Ensure partner expenditures are accurately recorded in financial systems such as Dynamics.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Commerce, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in financial management within international NGOs or development organizations.
• Experience supporting large-scale humanitarian or development programs.
• Knowledge of donor financial management, budgeting, and compliance requirements.
• Professional qualification such as ACCA, CPA, or equivalent is an added advantage.
• Experience working with financial systems and accounting software.
• Strong understanding of financial controls and reporting procedures.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Strong financial analysis and reporting skills.
• Excellent budgeting and financial monitoring abilities.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial procedures.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• High integrity and commitment to accountability.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel.
• Ability to work effectively with multicultural and cross-functional teams.

DRC Core Competencies

Salary Expectations

Benefits of Working with Danish Refugee Council

• Opportunity to work with an international humanitarian organization.
• Exposure to global donor-funded programs.
• Professional growth and skills development.
• Experience in humanitarian finance and NGO operations.
• Collaboration with multicultural teams.
• Contribution to programs supporting vulnerable communities.

Career Growth Opportunities

• Senior Finance Officer
• Finance Specialist
• Finance Manager
• Country Finance Manager
• Grants Finance Manager
• Regional Finance Coordinator
• NGO Operations Manager

How to Apply

• Updated CV (maximum four pages)
• Cover Letter

Interview Preparation Tips

• Experience managing NGO or donor-funded finances.
• Examples of preparing financial reports and budgets.
• Knowledge of donor compliance requirements.
• Experience supporting audits.
• Financial controls and accountability practices.
• Experience working with accounting systems.
• Examples of improving financial processes.

CV Tips for Finance Officer Applicants

• NGO or humanitarian finance experience.
• Budget preparation and monitoring experience.
• Donor reporting experience.
• Audit support experience.
• ACCA, CPA, or accounting certifications.
• Experience with ERP/accounting systems.
• Strong Excel and financial analysis skills.
• Examples of improving financial controls.