Founded in 1956, The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a humanitarian, non-

governmental, non-profit organization providing direct assistance to conflict-

affected populations – refugees, internally displaced people (IDPs) and host
communities – in more than 40 countries around the world. DRC has been
implementing emergency response projects in Tanzania since the onset of the
Burundi refugee crisis in 2015 in three refugee camps in the Kigoma Region at
the border with Burundi. DRC’s integrated projects for refugees, asylum seekers
and host communities comprise sectors such as Camp Coordination and Camp
Management (CCCM), Protection (CBP, PSN, GBV, CP and Legal), Water, Sanitation
and Hygiene (WASH), Shelter and infrastructure, and Economic Recovery.
Overall purpose of the role:
This is a senior Finance position for an experienced person with the ability to
look at the bigger picture while being able to deliver hands-on results. In support
of the Finance Manager, the Area based SMT and the Area Manager support the
DRC operations within Tanzania (Kigoma region) with a key focus on the
Accountancy including assessing the reliability of the financial control systems as
a whole. This position identifies and implements measures needed to ensure that
the financial systems are functioning at the desired levels of effi ciency,
effectiveness, accountability and compliance.
This role has an area offi ce focus and ensures compliance to DRC procedures and
guidelines set at HQ and Regional Offi ce levels and within the country, as well as
compliance with relevant Tanzania Laws and regulations (NSSF, Taxation, Labour
Law). The role contributes to the development of strategies, which are translated
into SOPs. The role subsequently ensures compliance with these SOPs.  The role
provides support and/or technical guidance to country operations.
Geographic scope: Tanzania-Kigoma Region
This role has a focus on Tanzania and ensures compliance to DRC procedures
and guidelines within the country. The role contributes to the development of
country strategies, which are translated into action plans and day-to-day tasks.
The role provides support and/or technical guidance to country operations while
overseeing country activities.
Main Responsibilities:
 Review and validation of financial records for compliance with DRC’s
Operations Handbook and donor policies and procedures for all support
units (supply chain, HR, finance, and admin).
 Review and validation of project financial reports for compliance with
DRC’s Operations handbook and donor policies and procedures (ie: budget
flexibility, eligible costs, report format, etc) prior submission to HQ and
donors.
 Be the focal point person for the Tanzania Master budget, meaning
updating this in consultation with finance manager and HOSS, presenting
this on a quarterly basis and ensuring it is constantly updated.
 Lead the process of submitting Financial Statements on an annual basis,
liaising with the audit firm and RO/HQ to ensure All information is
accurate, complete and in full compliance with Tanzanian rules and
regulations.
 Implement recommendations of the tax compliance self-check to ensure
full compliance with Tanzanian Law.
 Draft, review, and validation of budget proposals prior submission to HQ
for approval.
 Responsible and ensure on-time creation of project set-up in the DRC ERP
System called Dynamics, budget forecast, and/or budget modification.
 Serve as the focal point for project specific external audits and follow up in
coordination with the Finance Manager. Ensure all required documentation
for financial audits in cooperation with Coordination staff and HQ is
available.
 Review and monitor completion of month end tasks by all area offi ces and
country offi ce. Follow up and monitor monthly reconciliation overviews of
balance sheet items.
 Responsible for regular quality check of payment requests/ financial
documents prior to payment and providing colleagues with clear
feedback / guidance on improvement of systems.
 Monitor use of internal controls and provide guidance to strengthen them,
validate and review compliance self-checks and follow up on action plans.
 Develop innovative compliance self-checks and collaborate with the
Regional Office to ensure that areas of poor or weak controls are
controlled by implementing new policies and checks on a regular basis.
 Prepare internal control review reports; keep up to date on donor
compliance rules, regulations, and DRC’s Operations Handbook policies
and procedures.
 Promote general awareness on internal controls by both Finance, Supply
Chain, and Program staff alike.
 Identify risks and develop/ improve internal control systems to reduce the
associated risks
 Review of donor reports for accuracy, compliance with donor requirements
and timeliness before submission to RO and HQ for review.
 Provide training for finance staff when needed/requested on DRC’s ERP
system Dynamics and/or other DRC Operations Handbook policies and
procedures.
  Serve as focal point for local partners, review financial report and provide
training to partners on budget preparation and financial reporting.
 Serve as finance focal point for Consortium projects. Closely coordination
for budget development, review, financial report and project audit.
 Support the Finance Manager and Area Manager with development of
SOPs and localized policies as needed based on identified gaps in
organizational policies or based on local requirements.
About you
In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’s five core competencies:
Competency profile
 Compliance and Detail-oriented
 Strong team player
 Excellent interpersonal skills, culturally sensitive and adaptable
 Flexible, enthusiastic and willing to learn from others
 Understands humanitarian issues in Tanzania, and the region
 Willing to travel to project sites in Tanzania
Reporting Line: Finance Manager
Providing equal opportunities  We are committed to creating an inclusive and
positive work environment based on mutual respect for all employees. All
applicants are considered for employment without attention to race, age, ability,
ethnicity, nationality, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status,
or any other factor. At DRC we celebrate diversity and appreciate our employees
for the people they are and their unique skills, backgrounds, and perspectives.
We encourage all interested candidates to apply.
DRC strives to attract, motivate and retain qualified national staff within its
programs. As such, we strongly encourage national and diaspora candidates to
apply for this position. However, candidates should take into consideration that
DRC cannot employ, under an international contract, a national of the country in
which he or she will be working (in this case, the  United Republic of Tanzania)
Promoting high standards : 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.
Application and CV
Only motivated applications that address the stipulated duties and meet the
required qualifications, sent together with a CV, will be considered.
DRC only accepts applications sent via our online-application form
on www.drc.ngo  under JOB.
DRC as an employer
By working in DRC, you will be joining a global workforce of around 8000
employees in 40 countries. 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.
If you have questions or are facing problems with the online application
process, please visit drc.ngo/about-us/job-and-career/support-for-job-
seekers .
Danish Refugee Council is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to
creating an inclusive and positive work environment based on mutual respect
for all employees. All applicants are considered for employment without
attention to race, age, ability, ethnicity, nationality, religion, gender identity,
sexual orientation, marital status, or any other factor. At DRC we celebrate
diversity and appreciate our employees for the people they are and their
unique skills, backgrounds, and perspectives. We encourage all interested
candidates to apply!
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