Finance and Administration Associate (m/f/d)

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{
  "id": "2656214",
  "name": "Finance and Administration Associate (m/f/d)",
  "office": "Sri Lanka",
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  "schedule": "part-time",
  "createdAt": "2026-06-03T13:54:33+00:00",
  "seniority": "experienced",
  "department": "Finance Unit",
  "occupation": "general_other_accounting_finance",
  "subcompany": "DRI Sri Lanka",
  "employmentType": "temporary",
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    {
      "name": "Background",
      "value": "<strong>Form of Employment</strong>: Part-time- 50% <br><strong>Starting Date</strong>: 01 July 2026 <br><strong>Contract Duration</strong>: 5 months from 1 July 2026 until 30 November 2026   <br><strong>Location</strong>: Sri Lanka<br><strong>Application Deadline</strong>:15 June 2026 <br>* Please note that this position may be closed earlier than the deadline if a certain number of applications is received therefore early applications are encouraged.   <br>* * Please note that this position is subject to confirmation of funding .<br> <br><div style=\"text-align:justify;\">Democracy Reporting International (DRI) is a non-partisan, independent, not-for-profit organisation registered in Berlin with several country offices worldwide. DRI promotes political participation of citizens, accountability of state bodies, and the development of democratic institutions worldwide. </div><div style=\"text-align:justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align:justify;\">DRI is currently recruiting a part-time Finance and Administration Associate to support the implementation of the awarded EU-co-funded project “Strengthening Resilience against Disinformation in Sri Lanka”.  The Finance and Administration Associate will support the project team and contribute to financial reporting, project administration and procurement.</div>"
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      "name": "Your tasks",
      "value": "<div style=\"text-align:justify;\">Under the supervision of the HQ Finance and Controlling Manager at DRI HQ, and in close cooperation with the Project Manager in Sri Lanka, the Finance and Administration Associate will be responsible of following tasks: </div><div style=\"text-align:justify;\"> </div><ul><li style=\"text-align:justify;\"><span><span>Support in </span><span>logistics </span><span>of events and office needs, including obtaining quotes, liaising with vendors, preparing procurement </span><span>forms </span><span>and finalising agreements, travel arrangements in coordination with the Pro</span><span>ject </span><span>Manager;</span></span></li><li style=\"text-align:justify;\"><span><span>Provide general office support as purchase of office supplies, asset management, facility repairs and maintenance; to help ensure the smooth functioning of the activities of DRI Sri Lanka;</span></span></li><li style=\"text-align:justify;\"><span><span>Review incoming invoices, process cash </span><span>payments </span><span>and prepare all accounting records, including invoices;</span></span></li><li style=\"text-align:justify;\"><span><span>Book the Sri Lanka expenses in DRI accounting and finance software in a daily basis;</span></span></li><li style=\"text-align:justify;\"><span><span>Prepare the monthly financial reports to HQ;</span></span></li><li style=\"text-align:justify;\"><span><span>Ensuring compliance with applicable labour and tax regulations in Sri Lanka.</span></span></li><li style=\"text-align:justify;\"><span><span>Support with the implementation of all administrative policies,</span><span>procedures </span><span>and templates;</span></span></li><li style=\"text-align:justify;\"><span><span>Support with financial guidance to subgrantees and project partners; </span></span></li><li style=\"text-align:justify;\"><span><span>Conduct first review of the subgrantees and project partners’ financial reports; </span></span></li><li style=\"text-align:justify;\"><span><span>Support with the recruitment process for DRI Sri Lanka: publishing job offers, organisation of interviews and technical tests and the archiving of the recruitment process;</span></span></li><li style=\"text-align:justify;\"><span><span>Organisation of the personnel file for DRI Sri Lanka staff </span></span></li><li style=\"text-align:justify;\"><span><span>Support staff members for preparation of their time sheets and invoices</span></span></li><li style=\"text-align:justify;\"><span><span>Providing any </span><span>additional </span><span>support requested by the Project Manager to ensure the successful implementation of the project.</span></span></li></ul>"
    },
    {
      "name": "Your skills and experience",
      "value": "<div style=\"text-align:justify;\">Required:</div><ul><li style=\"text-align:justify;\"><span><span>University degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration or equivalent degree;</span></span></li><li style=\"text-align:justify;\"><span><span>Minimum three years of relevant professional experience in administration and </span><span>financial management</span><span>; with </span><span>demonstrated </span><span>experience (at least one year) of working in a similar role for not-for-profit organisations; </span></span></li><li style=\"text-align:justify;\"><span><span>Good knowledge in accountancy;</span></span></li><li style=\"text-align:justify;\"><span><span>Good IT-skills, especially good knowledge of Excel;</span></span></li><li style=\"text-align:justify;\"><span><span>Good communication</span><span>and negotiation skills; </span></span></li><li style=\"text-align:justify;\"><span><span>Fluency in both written and spoken English;</span></span></li><li style=\"text-align:justify;\"><span><span>Willingness to travel if necessary.</span></span></li><li style=\"text-align:justify;\"><span><span>Interpersonal skills:</span></span></li><li style=\"text-align:justify;\"><span><span>Ability to work as part of a diverse team;</span></span></li><li style=\"text-align:justify;\"><span><span>Working self-</span><span>organized ;</span></span></li><li style=\"text-align:justify;\"><span><span>Rigor, attention to detail;</span></span></li><li style=\"text-align:justify;\"><span><span>Ability to produce high-quality work under time constraints;</span></span></li><li style=\"text-align:justify;\"><span><span>Demonstrated integrity, honesty, and respect for confidentiality.</span></span></li></ul><div style=\"text-align:justify;\">Preferred: </div><ul><li style=\"text-align:justify;\"><span><span>Experience with Microsoft Business Central ERP systems.</span></span></li><li style=\"text-align:justify;\"><span><span>Knowledge of Sinhala and Tamil is an advantage.</span></span></li></ul>"
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    {
      "name": "Application Instructions",
      "value": "<div style=\"text-align:justify;\">If you are interested in this position, please send <a href=\"https://democracy-reporting.jobs.personio.de/job/2656214?language=en&apply\">here</a> your application (cover letter and CV) including “Finance and Administration Associate” in the subject line and refer to the source where you have found this opportunity.</div><div style=\"text-align:justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align:justify;\"><strong>Closing date for applications: 15 June 2026.</strong> The position may be filled before the deadline has been reached, so early applications are encouraged. </div><div style=\"text-align:justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align:justify;\">Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.  </div><div style=\"text-align:justify;\"><br></div><div style=\"text-align:justify;\">DRI is committed to diversity and treats everybody equally, independent of gender identity, sex, pregnancy, race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, age, ability, socio-economic status, political opinion (as long as respectful of democratic principles), or any other status protected by the laws in the locations where we operate. </div>"
    }
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