Belgium: Regional Finance Officer Belgium and Switzerland

Regional Finance Officer Belgium and Switzerland
DRC Brussels (Belgium)

Are you motivated by working independently to create great results? And do you like having cross organizational responsibilities? Then you might be our new Finance Officer for Belgium and Switzerland.

The Danish Refugee Council in Brussels is looking for a highly qualified candidate that has the skills to engage in our organization as Regional Finance Officer for DRC’s Representations in Belgium and Switzerland. The position is based in Brussels, Belgium.

About the position
As Regional Finance Officer your main responsibility is to fulfil daily accounting tasks and coordinate financial functions and services for both Brussels and Geneva office. You will closely coordinate with the Finance Department and International Department at DRC Headquarter in Copenhagen and the offices in Brussels and in Geneva to ensure smooth cooperation across sectors and offices.

The job contains many different types of responsibility. In practice, you will amongst others be responsible for:

Transfers and payments

• Ensure all payments are made timely and in accordance with existing DRC forms


• Ensure all payments meet requirements of National Law and engage with authorities, tax advisors or other stakeholders to ensure tax requirements are met accordingly


• Ensure that payment documents comply with DRC internal financial procedures and donor regulations


• Ensure proper transfer of funds from DRC HQ in Copenhagen to Brussels and Geneva office

Accounting

• Ensure all expenses enter the DRC accounting system in time and of highest quality


• Ensure to update cashbooks on a daily basis to reflect the actual status of existing cash count and bank balance in all currencies


• Ensure all bank accounts statements are reconciled


• Ensure proper filing system for financial documents

Budget control, planning and reporting

• Develop and ensure the implementation of shared cost tools


• Liaise with Program Managers on regular budget monitoring


• Prepare and use budget control tools for regular budget follow up


• Prepare and assist in issuing donor reports


• Support the development of new proposals with financial information for budgeting

You will primarily report to the DRC Representative in Brussels, but while performing tasks for DRC Geneva or while working in Geneva the DRC Representative in Geneva acts as direct supervisor. You are expected to perform frequent travels to Geneva and occasional travel to headquarter in Copenhagen. It is anticipated that at least 8 working days per month will be performed in Geneva, though actual travel dates may be different. DRC covers flight, accommodation and per diem for working days spent outside Brussels.

About you
To be successful in this role you need to:
• Have completed university degree or equivalent higher education in economics or accounting
• Have proven familiarity with financial and legal frameworks in Europe
• Have min. 5 years’ work experience in similar positions and a proven record of employment
• Are Belgian national or resident or have relevant permit for long term employment
• Communicate in English and French fluently verbally and in writing
• Have proficiency in computer and IT based accounting systems

As a person you are a problem solver and maintain a solution and service oriented attitude at all times. You are willing to join a small motivated team ready to engage in changes and you are committed to the core mandate of DRC.

What we offer
For the right candidate we offer a one year contract with the possibility of extension with flexible time arrangement for app. 37 working hours a week with frequent travel to European cities. A competitive salary and flexible work processes and operation of a small office.

Need further information?
For more details on this position please contact Birte Hald, DRC Representative Brussels: brussels.representative@drc.dk. Please note that applications sent directly to Ms. Hald will not be considered. For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website www.drc.dk

Commitments
DRC has a Humanitarian Accountability Framework, outlining its global accountability commitments. All staff is required to contribute to the achievement of this framework (http://www.drc.dk/HAF.4265.0.html).

Application process
Interested? Then apply for this position by clicking on the apply button or go to www.drc.dk and find Current Vacancies. All applicants should send a cover letter and an updated CV no longer than four pages, both in the same language as the vacancy note. Your CV should also include contact details of three professional referees. If you have questions or are facing problems with the online application process, please contact job@drc.dk

Applications close on 15 April 2016. The interviews are expected during the last week of April. Start date will be 1 June 2016 or earlier if possible.