Who are we?

The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a Leading protection agency pursuing our mandate to protect and promote durable solutions to displacement-affected populations based on humanitarian principles. Our response in the occupied Palestinian territory is centered on empowering conflict affected communities to meet their basic needs and promoting safety and dignity by addressing protection risks. Operating from two offices in Deir al Balah and Gaza City, and with a coordination office in Ramallah and a representative office in East Jerusalem, the DRC maintains an active presence with over 30 national and international staff and four civil society partners. DRC now aims to grow our operation as part of the Middle East Hub, which also comprises Türkiye, Yemen, Syria, Iraq, Lebanon and Jordan.

About the job

Under the supervision of the Finance Manager, the Finance Assistant supports the maintenance of accounting records, cash and bank management and controls. The Finance Assistant provides financial and administrative support to DRC and partners as per DRC and donor regulations and procedures.

Responsibilities:

Finance and accounting

• Daily accounting (bookkeeping) according to DRC operations handbook
• Handle Cash and bank payment documents needed for the day-to-day financial transactions.
• Ensure that all payment supporting documents are complete and are in accordance with DRC financial procedures and regulations.
• Manage petty cash and clear cash advances upon request.
• Update Cashbooks on a daily basis to reflect the actual status of cash count and bank balance for all currencies.
• Issue cash receipts and archive them for all collected cash.
• Ensure all bank accounts statements are reconciled monthly in DRC Dynamics within the Month end closure deadlines.
• Prepare weekly cash counts and ensure reconciliation in DRC Dynamics.
• Maintain proper filing of all financial documentation (vouchers, contracts, tender documents, etc.) and tracking all the payments made.
• Create Vendor Invoices in Dynamics and follow up the approval process.
• Process payment to vendors through bank cheques and Internet banking
• Process tax and all other statutory payments every month before deadline.
• Stamp “PAID” on all vouchers immediately after the payment is made.
• Create project expense journals for low value procurement
• Correctly use DRC Dynamics functionalities in area of concern
• Support project audits and donor verification exercises by providing the required supporting documents.
• Daily scanning of supporting documents to attach in DRC Dynamics.
• Update payment tracker on a daily basis.
• Assist the Finance team in other areas as required.

Experience and technical competencies:

• Minimum 1 year of relevant work experience
• Experience with carrying out admin tasks
• Good communication skills
• Advanced proficiency in Excel
• Well-developed organizational and planning skills in order to meet deadlines
• NGO experience
• Advanced English proficiency
• Fluency in Arabic

Education:

Diploma in Finance/Accounting or equivalent professional qualification

Languages:

• English (Advanced, written and spoken)
• Arabic (Fluent, written and spoken)

Key stakeholders:

Internal

• Finance staff
• Program Managers
• Human Resources
• Supply Chain team

External

• Suppliers
• Partners
• Auditors
• Bank staff

In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’ 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 uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to our values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.

We offer

Fixed Term contract national contract Amman till 31 Dec 2026

Band: I

Work location: Amman

Application process

All applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English. Applications sent by email will not be considered.

Closing date for applications: 1/03/2026

For more information about the Danish Refugee Council, please visit our website drc.ngo.

Danish Refugee Council is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and positive work environment based on mutual respect for all employees. All applicants are considered for employment regardless of personal characteristics or attributes.