Finance Manager (Re-Advertised)

About the Position

Finance Manager (Re-Advertised)

We're seeking a Finance Manager for our Syria-based operation, focusing on financial planning, compliance, and capacity building.

Responsibilities

People Management

• Lead and manage the finance team, including workforce planning, performance management, well-being, and staff development.
• Support the design, rollout, and strengthening of financial management capacity-building initiatives for DRC staff and local partners aligned with DRC’s localization objectives.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to finance staff involved in partner financial monitoring and support.

Financial Management

• In close coordination with Managers across geographic areas, reinforce and maintain robust financial management and control systems, ensuring compliance with statutory laws/regulations, DRC’s Operations Handbook, internal policies, and donor requirements.
• Support timely submission of high-quality financial reports to donors and prepare accurate internal financial reports for internal and external reporting.
• Ensure full compliance with all statutory financial obligations, including tax, levies, and other required returns.
• Provide monthly financial briefings for relevant managers.
• Ensure strong and effective budgetary control across country programs.
• Coordinate with managers on key financial matters, including co-funding requirements, financial reporting, variances, and necessary corrective actions.
• Consolidate cash forecasts from Programme Managers and ensure timely fund requests.
• Maintain an updated overview of funding levels, with particular attention to shared support costs such as staff salaries.
• Ensure all required documentation is prepared and available for internal, external, and donor audits, in coordination with country and HQ teams.
• Hold monthly review meetings with project managers to discuss variances, root causes, and required remedial actions.
• Support the due diligence and local partner financial management capacity building and monitoring of financial reports.
• Lead financial risk assessment and mitigation measures for partner-managed budgets, in coordination with Programme, Partnerships, and Grants teams.
• With support from the Partner Finance Specialist and the Partnership Coordinator, review, validate, and provide feedback on partner financial reports, ensuring accuracy, eligibility of costs, and alignment with approved budgets.
• Support and oversee partner financial audits, spot checks, and donor verifications, including follow-up on findings and implementation of corrective action plans.
• Ensure partner financial management requirements are clearly reflected in Sub-Grant Agreements (SGAs) and related financial annexes.
• Contribute to proposal development by leading the budgeting component in collaboration with managers.
• Support development of country plans and financial results contracts in line with DRC Global Policies and guidelines, ensuring staff monitor progress against targets and indicators.
• Prepare and maintain the Master Budget, including regular status updates and gap analysis reports for HoSS/CD.
• Develop, keep updated and roll out contextualized financial policies and SoPs.

DRC Dynamics ERP System

• Ensure full and effective utilization of the DRC Dynamics ERP system.
• Ensure proper implementation of all finance-related ERP processes across the country office.
• Use ERP-generated reports and analytics to drive improvements in financial performance.
• Ensure ERP support mechanisms (e.g., super users) are in place and functioning effectively.
• Capacity building of budget holders and finance staff on effective use of ERP system.

Managerial Accountability

As a manager, the post holder is accountable for:

• Achieving DRC’s strategic goals and objectives within the assigned area of responsibility.
• Making significant decisions regarding the unit’s purpose, functions, and resource commitments.
• Managing direct reports, including recruitment, performance appraisal, development, probation, and addressing performance issues.
• Ensuring effective financial oversight, risk management, and accountability for funds transferred to local implementing partners.
• In coordination with the Partnership Coordinator, ensure principled, transparent, and equitable financial partnerships with local implementing partners, in line with DRC’s localization commitments.
• Making sound financial operational decisions, in consultation with HoSS, guided by DRC policies, MOPs, standards, and technical advice.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of National/ International experience in Financial Management role.
• At least 3 years of experience in people management.
• Demonstrated experience in managing and overseeing financial components of sub-grants to local or national partners.
• Proven experience managing large budgets and working with ERP financial systems.
• Demonstrated leadership ability and strong people management skills.
• Strong competence in providing technical guidance and training.
• Experience working with national / international partners and local/government authorities.
• Technical experience of financial management of major donor grants.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Power Point and other related software.

Education

• Graduate level degree in finance/accounting or business administration.
• Internationally recognized certifications (CPA, ACCA, CFA etc.) will be considered as strong asset.

Languages

• English – Advanced
• Arabic - desirable

We Offer

• Contract length: 12 months (extension based on performance and funds)
• Level: Management F1
• Location: Syria - Damascus
• Expected Start date: ASAP

Application Process

Interested? Then apply for this position by clicking on one of the links below:

• Advertisement link: Talentech - Finance Manager (Re-Advertised)
• Direct application link: Talentech - Finance Manager - (Re-Advertised) - Application Form

All applicants must send a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages). Both must be in the same language as this vacancy note. CV only applications will not be considered.

Applications close on 25 June 2026

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. DRC reserves the right to conduct tests and interviews before the closing date and can close the advertisement earlier in case of finding a suitable candidate.

About the Company

Founded in 1956, the Danish Refugee Council (DRC) 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 30 countries, we protect, advocate and build sustainable futures for refugees and other displacement-affected people and communities.

By working in DRC, you will be joining a global workforce of over 6,000 employees. 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.

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.