Finance Officer – Accounting

About the Position

Finance Officer – Accounting

Duty Station: Yangon

Report to: Finance Manager

To keep the up-to-date books of accounts accurately and support the team to prepare appropriate reports on time.

Responsibilities

Transfers and Payments

• Support the Finance Specialist on ensuring that all payments are made timely and in accordance with existing DRC forms.
• Support the Finance Specialist on ensuring that all payments meet requirements of National Law and engage with authorities, tax advisors, or other stakeholders to ensure tax requirements are met accordingly.
• Support the Finance Specialist on ensuring that all payment documents comply with DRC internal financial procedures and donor regulations.
• Support the Finance Specialist on ensuring that proper transfer of funds from DRC HQ in Copenhagen to the country office.

Accounting

• Ensure all expenses enter the DRC Dynamics in time and of highest quality.
• Ensure proper filing system for financial documents.
• Support in payroll costs posting in the system by preparing the excel reports for staff salaries, insurances, and income taxes including resource scheduling.
• Ensure that the Month End Closure is done and the MEC File Annex 1 is completed as per the deadline set. For the monthly account closing, ensure that:
  • All the Inter-company transactions and all the balance sheet balances are settled.
  • All accruals are settled, and prepayments are amortized.
  • All other main account balances are settled.
• Ensure that tax and Social security, health, and PSS insurance are reconciled.

Accounts Payables

• Receives all documents from the respective stakeholder and or Finance Manager.
• Review and register the completeness of documents received from the field and report on any omissions/missing documentation to the support services officer.
• Maintain a schedule of recurrent expenditure for the Country Office i.e. Utilities such as Electricity Bills, Water Bills, Internet Bills, and Security, Cleaning services to ensure that they are all paid and accrued on a timely basis.

Control, Planning, and Reporting

• Correctly use DRC Dynamics functionalities in the area of concern.
• Reconcile accounts periodically and report anomalies to the supervisor.
• Support the Finance Specialist on reconciling all the accounts and preparing the MEC file in a timely manner.
• Reconcile Intercompany transactions in the system (Intercompany, prepayment, cash advance, etc.).

Additional Responsibilities

• Time Sheet focal person ensuring that the resource scheduling process for Myanmar (MMR) staff in Dynamics is completed accurately and on time. Liaise with HQ IT support to resolve any issues arising during the run distribution process in a timely manner.
• Work closely with HR to address issues related to the resource scheduling process and ensure that any errors are identified and corrected promptly.
• Act as the focal point for coordination with HR and budget holders on staff onboarding, offboarding, and recruitment plans to ensure accurate staff cost allocation and budgeting.
• Minimize financial risks by ensuring that DRC financial policies and procedures as set in Operations Handbook and any other CO/HQ instructions are strictly adhered to through predefined effective internal control system.
• Support in reviewing the payments and ensuring the correctness and accuracy of the Data in Dynamics System, capacity building, as well as provide Dynamics System additional technical assistance to the Finance Team.
• Any other duties relating to the nature of the job as requested by the Finance Manager.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in economics, Commerce, Accounting, or Management.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a similar role.
• Should be able to prepare and manage tax-related transactions.
• Working with an INGO is preferable.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Knowledge of an ERP package is an asset.
• Full professional proficiency in English.

We Offer

• A contract with the Danish Refugee Council including a 3-month probation period. Renewable depends on both funding and performance.
• Salary and conditions will be in accordance with DRC’s Terms of Employment.
• The position is in Employment Band H-non-management.

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 to 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.

Application and CV

Interested? Click here to apply. Please send your application, in English, no later than 26 June 2026.

CV only applications will not be considered.

(Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and shortlisted candidates may be contacted for an interview/an offer made before the advertised closing date)