Who are we?
The Danish Refugee Council assists refugees and internally displaced persons across the globe: we provide emergency aid, fight for their rights, and strengthen their opportunities for a brighter future. We work in conflict-affected areas, along the displacement routes, and in the countries where refugees settle. In cooperation with local communities, we strive for responsible and sustainable solutions. We work toward successful integration and – whenever possible – for the fulfillment of the wish to return home.
The Danish Refugee Council was founded in Denmark in 1956 and has since grown to become an international humanitarian organization with more than 7,000 staff and 8,000 volunteers. Our vision is a dignified life for all displaced.
All of our efforts are based on our value compass: humanity, respect, independence and neutrality, participation, and honesty and transparency.
DRC Syria
DRC has been operating in Syria since 2008, initially responding to the Iraqi refugee crisis before pivoting to a full-scale response to the Syria crisis from 2011 onwards. Our work encompasses the full cycle of displacement—responding to life-saving humanitarian needs and supporting community recovery until durable solutions can be achieved. DRC Syria takes an area-based approach to supporting internally displaced persons (IDPs), returnees, and host communities across our key sectors: Economic Recovery and Resilience, Protection, WASH, Shelter and Infrastructure, and Humanitarian Disarmament and Peacebuilding (including Humanitarian Mine Action).
With an established rapid response mechanism, DRC can rapidly respond to emerging crises and shocks to meet acute emergency needs. Recognizing the significant need for early recovery and resilience programming to ensure dignified, sustainable, and cost-effective solutions for fragile communities, DRC’s programmes foster resilience for individuals and communities in situations of protracted displacement and during the initial stages of post-conflict recovery, towards a durable solution of their choice. With active portfolios in the neighboring countries of Jordan, Lebanon, Türkiye and Iraq, DRC offers a cross-border, regional response to the Syria crisis, through cross-border protection monitoring, advocacy, and trends analysis.
About the job:
- The finance officer will be Responsible to support the Finance Manager in budget development, budget management, ensuring compliance with Donor’s and DRC’s financial requirements.
- The finance officer Responsible for ensuring timely submission of Donors and DRC internal financial reports Duties and Responsibilities Accounting.
Responsibilities:
Accounting
- Conduct monthly review of project transactions and provide proposed adjustment for the Finance team to ensure eligibility of project expenditures by Donor.
- Support in Ensure adequate and proper filing system for project financial documents.
- Monitor accounts as per the assigned areas (e.g., Accounts Payable, interim accounts etc.) and suggest improvements in accounting practices.
- Monthly allocation of intercompany, prepayment and shared costs among projects.
- Follow up on MeC file and coordinate settlement of accounting ledgers end of month.
Budget control, planning, and reporting
- Develop and ensure the implementation of shared cost tools.
- Liaise with budget holders on regular budget monitoring.
- Prepare and maintain budget control tools for regular budget follow up
- Prepare and assist in issuing donor reports.
- Allocation and reconciliation of monthly salary on DYN (resource scheduling, import salaries, timesheet…)
- Support the development of new proposals with financial information for budgeting.
- Correctly use DRC Dynamics functionalities in area of concern.
Audits
- Support the financial audits by coordinating inputs from the finance, procurement, and HR departments.
- Support the financial audits by coordinating inputs from the finance, procurement, and HR departments
- Engage with auditors and DRC colleagues on HQ, the regional and other country offices and maintain productive communication and relationships
Experience:
- Minimum 2 years of relevant work experience finance / Accounting, at least 1 year INGO experience
- Solid understanding of accrual accounting
- Advanced proficiency in Excel
- Basic proficiency in PowerPoint and Word
- Ability and interest to learn complex accounting tasks
- Team player ready to handle tight deadlines in a dynamic environment
Preferred experience:
- Experience with robust ERP system(s)
- Experience with audits
Education
- University Degree in Finance/Accounting/Business or equivalent professional qualification
Languages
- Fluency in Arabic
- Advanced English proficiency
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 act in line with our vision and values.
We offer:
Contract length: Up to 30 June 2026 (Renewable based on performance and funding).
Level: Non Management – H 1
Location: Syria, Damascus.
Expected Start date: 1 March 2026.
Application process
Interested? Then apply for this position by clicking below:
Direct application link: Link of Application for Finance Officer - Damascus
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 : 21st of January 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.
Need further information?
For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website www.drc.org