The Danish Refugee Council, a humanitarian organization working in over 36 countries, is seeking a Finance Officer to join its team in Kampala, Uganda. The successful candidate will be responsible for implementing sound financial management and overseeing daily financial processes for DRC Uganda. This includes ensuring full compliance with DRC's Operations Handbook, donor regulations, and statutory requirements. The Finance Officer will also support strong internal controls, accurate financial reporting, and effective budget management.
The Finance Officer will provide technical support to field finance teams and work closely with Project Managers on key financial matters, including budget performance and financial reporting. They will maintain a continuous overview of funding levels and monitor operational support and administration expenses for the Country Office. Additionally, the Finance Officer will be responsible for collecting, reviewing, and verifying financial reports from sub-grant partners for accuracy and compliance with Partnership Sub-grant agreement terms.
The ideal candidate for this role will have a minimum of 3 years of progressively responsible finance experience with international non-governmental organizations. A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Commerce, or a related field is required. The Finance Officer should have strong knowledge of donor financial management, budgeting, reporting, and compliance requirements, with practical experience working with major institutional donors.
The Finance Officer will be expected to demonstrate proficiency in the use of Enterprise Resource Planning systems, preferably Microsoft Dynamics 365 or similar systems. They should also have proven experience in working with national partners and local/government authorities, as well as excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong communication, interpersonal, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills are also essential for this role.
The Danish Refugee Council emphasizes the importance of its core competencies, including striving for excellence, collaborating, taking the lead, communicating, and demonstrating integrity. The Finance Officer is expected to uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to DRC's values and Code of Conduct.
To apply for this position, candidates must upload a cover letter and an updated CV in English through DRC's application page. The closing date for applications is October 16, 2026. DRC does not solicit money for any part of its recruitment process, and all recruitment is merit-based and follows HR best practices.
The Finance Officer position offers a unique opportunity to work with a leading humanitarian organization and contribute to DRC's strategic and programmatic objectives. Key responsibilities include managing day-to-day financial processes, providing technical support to field finance teams, and ensuring compliance with regulations.
Key points
- The Danish Refugee Council is seeking a Finance Officer with a minimum of 3 years of experience in finance with international non-governmental organizations.
- The successful candidate will be responsible for implementing sound financial management and overseeing daily financial processes for DRC Uganda.
- The closing date for applications is October 16, 2026.
