The Finance Officer provides technical and operational finance support to DRC field offices and local partners. The role ensures full compliance with DRC financial policies, standard operating procedures, and donor requirements. The post holder acts as the primary finance focal point for local partners, supporting financial management, budget oversight, reporting, and capacity strengthening

Finance and Accounting

1. Support banking and petty cash transactions as required.
2. Review payment documentation to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with DRC and donor regulations.
3. Maintain accurate cashbooks and ensure timely upload to SharePoint.
4. Ensure all financial documents are properly scanned and uploaded into DRC’s ERP system (Dynamics).
5. Prepare cash counts, cash reconciliations, and bank reconciliations.
6. Maintain a robust archiving system for all financial transactions recorded in Dynamics, ensuring proper referencing and attachment to journals and TDLs.
7. Support internal and external audits by retrieving requested documentation and liaising with relevant stakeholders to resolve gaps.
8. Review costs booked against budgets for accuracy and compliance.
9. Process budget rebookings as requested by budget holders.
10. Support the preparation of financial reports for management and other internal stakeholders.

 Partnership Financial Management

1. Review partner financial reports and supporting documentation, following up on missing or inadequate records.
2. Upload verified partner expenditures into DRC’s ERP (Dynamics).
3. Conduct monitoring and follow-up visits to partners, acting as a liaison between DRC programme staff and partner finance focal points.
4. Maintain and regularly update partner financial trackers.

 Compliance and Internal Controls

1. Support donor and internal audits related to partner-managed funds.
2. Ensure financial documentation is properly archived and uploaded to DRC’s management information systems.

Perform any other finance-related duties as assigned by the Finance Manager or Area Manager.

Experience and technical competencies

1. Strong analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills. 
2. Advanced proficiency in Excel and accounting/ERP systems. 
3. Solid understanding of accounting principles and financial management. 
4. Strong attention to detail and high standards of accuracy. 
5. Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team. 
6. Demonstrated commitment to accountability, integrity, and compliance.

 Education and Experience: (

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of four years of relevant finance or accounting experience, including at least two (2) years working with NGOs and local partners.

Languages: 

• Fluency in Arabic 
• Advanced level in English.