Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a leading protection agency with a mandate to protect, advocate and promote durable solutions for displacement affected populations.
DRC has been operating in Ukraine since 2014, currently DRC employs over 700 staff in Ukraine and will continue to implement humanitarian response in the Protection, Livelihoods, Shelter/NFIs and Humanitarian Disarmament and Peacebuilding (humanitarian mine action) sectors, using direct interventions, support to duty bearers and civil society organizations (CSOs), and partnerships with CSOs. DRC will continue and adapt its durable solutions portfolio to the evolving context.
DRC is currently looking for a Finance Team Leader in the city of Sumy.
About the job:
Under the supervision of the Area Manager of the DRC office in Sumy, the Finance Team Leader will manage the day-to-day operations of the finance department at the DRC office in Sumy. The Finance Team Leader will lead and supervise the junior finance staff, assigning tasks to ensure the effective and timely completion of daily duties.
Your main responsibilities will be:
People Management:
- Lead and manage the finance department;
- Oversee day-to-day operations, ensure regular planning and proper distribution of workload among subordinates;
- Be responsible for human resource management, efficiency, staff wellbeing, and development.
Finance and Accounting:
- Budget monitoring and forecasting – review of budget expenditures and consolidation of information required for forecast preparation;
- Allocation of shared costs (fuel, salary, rent, etc.) based on reported expenses confirmed by relevant supporting documents;
- Reviewing documents and checking expenditures for alignment with budget lines in order to correct them if necessary and ensure expenditures are within the available budget;
- Verifying accounting records for compliance with internal DRC guidelines and Ukrainian legislation in an accurate and timely manner, reviewing and approving journals before posting;
- Ensuring timely month-end accounting, including cash counts and bank reconciliation;
- Reviewing Purchase Requisitions (PRs) and Requests for Payments (RfPs);
- Assisting with audits of each project;
- Participating in the harmonization of operational work between regional and base offices: sharing ideas, creating tools, updating guidelines, etc.;
- Providing other financial support to the Base Office and preparing reports upon the manager's request.
About you:
To be successful in this role we expect you to have proven experience in finance for at least 5 years, minimum of 3 years of successful experience leading a finance department, including supervision, mentoring, and team performance management. Moreover, we also expect the following:
- Strong understanding of budgeting principles and processes.
- Relevant diplomas/certifications in finance or accounting would be an advantage.
- Ability to prepare analytical reports and presentations.
- Experience in reviewing and approving accounting journals prior to posting; ensuring timely month-end closure, including cash counts and bank reconciliations.
- Experience working in INGOs is desirable.
- Ability to solve non-standard tasks and make sound decisions.
- High level of communication skills and ability to establish effective cooperation.
- Accuracy in document processing.
- Negotiation skills.
- Financial literacy.
- English level: Advanced (speaking/reading/writing).
- Proficiency in written and spoken Ukrainian.
- Required education: Higher education in relevant fields or equivalent (finance, accounting).
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:
- Contract length: 3 month probation period and 12 months renewable depending on performance and funding.
- Band: G-Management.
- Designation of Duty Station: Sumy.
- Start date: November 1st, 2025.
Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for national employees.
Application process
All applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English.
Closing date for applications: October 20th, 2025.
We encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible, interviews might be conducted on a rolling basis. DRC reserves the right to select candidate before the vacancy close date once a suitable candidate has been identified.
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DRC as an employer
Founded in 1956, DRC Danish Refugee Council 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.