Finance Controller

Finance Controller (maternity cover) HQ/Copenhagen

Are you driven by accounting and structure and would like to work for one of the world’s largest NGOs? Do you like working with numbers while also having fun? Then you could be the right fit for the Finance Controller position (maternity cover) in DRC.

Who are we?
The Operational Finance Division (OFD), part of the Finance, Risk, IT, Supply Chain and Commercial contract (FRISC) department aims to provide qualitative and standardised financial support services to DRC operations. More specifically, you will be a member of the Finance Controlling section which focuses on accounting and monthly reporting, composed of 9 Finance Controllers, working together as partners to our DRC Operations in over 40 countries.

About the job

The purpose of the position is to provide support to DRC operations as well as to perform monthly controlling of their trial balance. You will ensure quality financial data of the Country Operations, while also providing guidance to further develop the capacities of your finance colleagues.

Key responsibilities:

Operational Finance Controlling

• Perform Month End Closure (MEC) controlling tasks to ensure country operations’ (COs) compliance (which implies controlling the Trial balances)
• Escalate issues to management as needed
• Assist countries with accounting-related tasks
• Support country operations in providing HQ Finance supporting documentation related to transactional finance
• Support countries with the Year End Closure and their eventual related statutory audit

Country Expert Advice & Capacity Building

• Provide MEC capacity building to Finance colleagues in Country Operations
• Provide on demand expert advice to countries regarding accounting modalities (including support during COs Statutory audit)
• Provide countries with technical support related to Microsoft Dynamics 365 functionalities
• Be the focal point of Country Finance Manager, with regards to country accounting financial matters and technical inductions

Special tasks

You will also be involved in ad-hoc tasks, with the aim of improving the overall business financial capacities in DRC globally as well as participating in working groups, taskforces etc. across the organization. The position will require travelling to the country operations (1-2 weeks throughout the contract).

About you

To be successful in this role, we expect you to be a self-fulfilled professional, with high operational and ethical integrity, who can work autonomously in a day-to-day aspect. Controlling and quality assurance are your strengths, while a strong team approach is needed when it comes to standardization, common goals, and quality across the board.

You must have a solid operational financial & accounting background, combined with the elegance of multicultural communication and the precision of a surgeon. Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 is a must, although any ERP related experience will be a plus. Nevertheless, a great will to learn by doing is desired, as Microsoft Dynamics 365 in DRC is yet customized to fit the organization’s multilevel setup.

Our working language is English. Arabic, French, and Spanish skills will be considered an advantage while speaking Danish is an added value.

All employees should master DRC's core competencies: Communicating, Taking the lead, Collaborating, Striving for excellence and Demonstrating integrity.

Moreover, we also expect the following:

• A university degree, minimum at bachelor’s level in relevant field, namely finance, accounting, business administration, etc.
• Accredited Chartered accountant by a renown international institution (desirable)
• Controller and accounting experience, preferably from an international organisation.
• Ability to translate accounting issues to manageable solutions and being comfortable bringing these solutions to your colleagues and manager.
• Have attention to details while at the same time keeping an overview.
• Advanced user of Excel.
• Ability/ willingness to travel (1-2 weeks)

We offer

Contract length: Temporary Maternity cover contract until 28 February 2026

Working hours: 37 hours per week including lunch break

Workplace: Borgergade 10, Copenhagen (DRC HQ will move to Copenhagen, Østerbro in autumn 2025), or other DRC duty station

Start date: 01 April 2024

This is a national position for which local terms and conditions apply.

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with the agreement between DRC and AC (agreement for Academics) or other relevant agreement.

Your colleagues are a great team of multi-background professionals with whom you will integrate smoothly and will feel supported. Flexibility in working is a given, as we value work/life balance. You will get opportunities to travel and see the world. Finally, we believe that everything can be solved with a smile and an open discussion.

Application process

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

Closing date for applications: 2nd of February 2025.

For questions regarding the vacancy please contact Head of Finance Controlling, Baptiste Colin

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

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/jobsupport.

Danish Refugee Council is an equal opportunity employer and we consider all applicants based on individual merit and qualifications, regardless of personal characteristics or attributes. We are committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce, aiming for a 50% balance of men and women in management roles and ensuring that at least 50% of management roles are filled by national staff. We recognize that a diverse and inclusive team is crucial for achieving our organizational goals and making a positive impact on the communities we serve.

Application due:
2/2/2025
Workplace:
Copenhagen
Department/Country:
Finance (HQ)
Contract type:
National contract
Homepage:
drc.ngo

Founded in 1956, DRC Danish Refugee Council is Denmark’s largest, and a leading international NGO. We have continuously been ranked as one of the best NGOs in the world - and are one of the few with a specific expertise in forced displacement. In over 40 countries, we protect, advocate and build sustainable futures for refugees and other displacement-affected people and communities.