Job: The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is looking for an International Accountant in Copenhagen

 

International Accountant 

Copenhagen

 

Do you want to work in a leading international humanitarian organisatison committed to the protection of forcefully displaced people in 40 conflict zones world-wide? Then you might be our new International Accountant.

Who are we?

Danish Refugee Council is the largest humanitarian NGO in Denmark. We are working in around 40 countries worldwide as well as in Denmark to fulfil our vision that no refugee should lack protection and durable solutions and that no one who wishes to integrate into Danish society should lack help to do so. We have 5,500 employees internationally and 1,000 in Denmark, and we are still growing. Our headquarters are located in the center of Copenhagen, near the metro and public transportation.

We are seeking highly qualified staff to the international part of our Finance Department. Our Finance Department is one of the 4 support functions in headquarters and consists of 42 talented and dedicated people who are responsible for DRC’s financial affairs globally in close cooperation with the field operation. You will be part of our international finance team of International Business Controllers and International Accountants and get to perform tasks that relate to donor projects focused on both operating and monitoring.

About the job

It is crucial for us that we are a technically sound, efficient and responsible partner that can provide high-quality services to the rest of the organization. The purpose of the position is to provide financial support by handling accounting tasks related to international activities and continuously participate in improving accounting processes.

As International Accountant you will perform the following tasks:  

• Booking and validation of cashbooks including rebookings
• Reconciliation of balance accounts and admin projects
• Creating projects according to donor contracts
• Provide support in regards to audits
• Actively participate in improving accounting processes and embrace the decentralization strategy
• Ad-hoc tasks

About you

To be successful in this role we expect you to have a structured and pro-active approach to your work and take pride in delivering a high quality. It is also important that you are good to follow up and to complete your tasks.

Moreover, we also expect the following:

• Solid knowledge to ERP systems (Navision) and accounting principles
• Work experience from finance
• Experienced user of Excel
• Relevant education 
• Good language skills – both written and spoken English, preferably also in Danish and/or French 

All DRC staff should also master our five core competencies: 

• Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process. 
• Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback. 
• Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation. 
• Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly. 
• Demonstrating integrity: You act in line with our vision and values. 

We offer

We offer an exciting and meaningful job in a global humanitarian organization with primary place of work in Borgergade 10, Copenhagen. 

Start date: 1 October 2016

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with the agreement between DRC and relevant organisation. This is a national position for which local terms and conditions apply.

Please note that you need to have the right to work in Denmark (through nationality or existing work visa) in order to be considered for this role.

Application process

All applicants must send a cover letter and an updated CV in English or Danish. Apply online on our page Current Vacancies at www.drc.ngo. Applications sent by email will not be considered.

Closing date for applications: 15 August 2016. We expect to conduct interviews by the end of August.

Further information

For questions regarding the vacancy please contact HR consultant Anne Poulsen: [email protected]. If you are facing problems with the online application process, please contact [email protected]

For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website drc.ngo

 

 

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