Finance Assistant At Danish Refugee Council

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Job Title: Finance Assistant

Supervised by: Finance Officer/Specialist

Reporting to: Head of Support Services

Duty station: Yaoundé

Area of ​​intervention: Territory of Cameroon

Period considered: 6 months – starting from July 1st with the possibility of extension

Contract type: National contract (only for Cameroonian nationals)

Salary and Benefits: Non-Management, Band I

Introduction

The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) assists refugees and displaced people worldwide: we provide emergency aid, advocate for their rights, and strengthen their opportunities for a better future. We work in conflict-affected areas, along displacement routes, and within the countries where refugees settle. In cooperation with local communities, we strive for responsible and sustainable solutions. We work towards the successful integration of vulnerable communities and, where possible, to help them achieve their wish to return home.

The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) was founded in Denmark in 1956 and has since grown into an international humanitarian organization with over 7,000 employees and 8,000 volunteers. Headquartered in Copenhagen and operating in 40 countries, the DRC is a non-governmental, non-profit, politically neutral, independent, and non-denominational aid organization.

Our vision is a life of dignity for all displaced people worldwide. All our efforts are guided by our moral compass: humanity, respect, independence, neutrality, participation, honesty, and transparency.

1. Context

Under the leadership of its regional office in Dakar and in close coordination with operations in the neighboring Central African Republic (CAR), DRC began its operations in Cameroon in 2018, responding to the humanitarian needs of CAR refugees and vulnerable Cameroonians in the Adamawa Region. Currently, DRC operates in Garoua-Boulai (East Region). In 2024, DRC began its work in the Mayo Tsanaga Department, coordinating with other humanitarian actors to provide livelihood support to the most vulnerable refugees in the Minawao camp. In 2025, DRC opened operations in the Northwest Region (Bamenda).

2. Purpose

Under the direct supervision of the Finance Officer/Finance Specialist, the Finance Assistant is responsible for preparing payments (cash, bank checks, and bank transfers) from suppliers as well as employee advances for DRC staff. They manage the petty cash register during its opening hours. They record daily petty cash and bank transactions in Dynamics and attach supporting documentation. They contribute to the production of financial reports, ensure the proper filing of accounting documents, and actively participate in the preparation of financial audits.

3. Responsibilities

Main responsibilities

A/PAYMENT MANAGEMENT

  • Receiving and verifying payment requests; ensuring that files comply with DRC procedures;
  • Prepare e-banking transactions for validation by authorized persons;
  • Prepare the transfer orders and have them signed;
  • Prepare the bank cheques and have them signed;
  • Submit the signed transfer orders to the bank against receipt;
  • Contact suppliers to arrange payment (cash or checks) during payment hours;
  • Obtain the check deposit receipts from the suppliers.

B/CASH MANAGEMENT

  • Verify payment requests submitted by the logistics department for all cash payments to suppliers (verify validation by the budget manager);
  • Anticipate cash payments from suppliers during cash register opening hours;
  • Prepare DRC employees’ professional advances for payment during cashier’s opening hours;
  • Settle professional advances using DRC formats (professional advance request, professional advance closure);
  • Complete the professional advance tracking table;
  • Prepare cash replenishment requests to ensure that the balance is always sufficient to cover expenses (request validated by the Finance Manager);
  • Perform a daily reconciliation of the cash register inventory and balance in Dynamics;
  • Report any cash discrepancies to the Finance Manager;
  • Report any suspicious and/or non-compliant expenditure according to DRC’s accounting and financial procedures to the Finance Manager and the Head of Support Services;
  • Perform a weekly (end of week) reconciliation of the cash register signed by the Finance Manager.

C/Accounting Data Entry in Dynamics

  • Respect the weekly and monthly closing deadlines for accounting journals communicated by the Finance Manager;
  • Enter daily cash and bank transactions (debit and credit) in Dynamics;
  • Scan all financial documents justifying cash and bank transactions;
  • Upload (attach) accounting documents daily in Dynamics;
  • Perform the weekly closing of accounts under the supervision of the Finance Manager;
  • Enter the charges to be allocated based on the Excel file provided by the Finance Manager.

D/ARCHIVING OF ACCOUNTING DOCUMENTS (Cash and Bank)

  • Archive all accounting documents using the Dynamics Voucher number;
  • Ensure that archiving is done daily and that it meets DRC requirements criteria;

E. LOCALISATION

  • Strengthening partners in accounting and archiving
  • Conduct experience-sharing missions with partners

F/PREPARATION OF FINANCIAL AUDITS

  • Prepare all the accounting documents requested by the auditors;
  • Perform an initial review of these accounting documents and communicate any problems to the Finance Manager.

4. Required qualifications

A/ Qualifications

  • Minimum of two years of higher education in accounting, finance or management.
  • Having relevant knowledge in cash management;
  • Good knowledge of Word, Excel and accounting software;
  • To have good filing skills;
  • Having excellent communication skills, being flexible and able to work under pressure;
  • To enjoy meticulous work and to have a concern for quality.

B/ Experiences

Minimum 1 year of experience in the accounting department of an international NGO

C/Personal Qualities

  • Rigorous;
  • Honest ;
  • Discreet ;
  • Organized;
  • Being able to work under pressure at a fast pace;
  • Strong understanding of humanitarian commitment.

D/Languages

  • Fluency in spoken and written French and English.

5. General Regulations

  • The employee must follow DRC’s instructions regarding security, confidentiality, and ethical guidelines, including the code of conduct and the humanitarian accountability framework.
  • The employee must not engage in any other paid activity during the term of the DRC contract without prior authorization.
  • The employee must not engage in any activity that could harm DRC or the implementation of any project during the term of the DRC contract.
  • The employee must not grant interviews to the media, publish photos related to DRC programs, or share other materials without prior authorization.
  • The employee must return all equipment loaned by DRC to perform the work after the end of the contract period or upon request from DRC.

6. Required skills and qualities

  • In this role, you must demonstrate the five core competencies of the DRC, namely:
    • Striving for excellence: you focus on achieving results while ensuring an efficient process. You strive to produce accurate, thorough, and professional work with optimal use of time and effort.
    • Collaborating: You cooperate with and involve relevant stakeholders, actively seeking their opinions and sharing key information with them. You support and trust others, while encouraging feedback.
    • Taking the reins: You take responsibility and prioritize your work in line with DRC’s overall vision and objectives. You take initiative when faced with a challenge or opportunity and seek innovative solutions.
    • Communication: You write and speak effectively and honestly, adapting your style and tone to the situation. You actively listen to others and involve them in the dialogue.
    • Demonstrate integrity: You respect and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to DRC’s values ​​and code of conduct, including protection against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.
  • Ability to work in a multicultural and cosmopolitan environment
  • Proactive, with a cooperative and collaborative approach
  • Excellent communication skills (including attentiveness and patience) are required.
  • Good organizational skills are required
  • Sense of exemplary ethics
  • Ability to work in a team and a good sense of humor

How to apply

7. Application Process

If you are interested, please apply online via the following link : https://drc.ngo/en/jobs/

Applications can only be submitted online, via the website indicated above. You must upload your CV (maximum 3 pages) and a cover letter. The CV and cover letter can be in French or English.

Applications submitted by post, email or physical delivery will not be considered.

DRC provides equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination based on race, sex, skin color, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability. DRC does not discriminate in its recruitment processes.

Applications will close on June 24, 2026 at 11:59 PM Cameroon time. Applications received after this date will not be considered.

However, it is possible for DRC to begin the recruitment process before the end of the offer publication if an application meets the expectations and requirements of the position.

At a global level, DRC does not request any payment as part of an application or recruitment process.