Finance Adviser Ukraine

Finance & Economy

Overview

Join NRC to support financial systems and capacity building in Ukraine.

You have:

• Minimum 5 years of relevant financial experience with proven experience of budget and monitoring management and accounting.
• Proven experience of using budgeting and reporting tools.
• Experience in capacity building finance and non-financial staff.
• Numerate and ability to do financial modelling with solid knowledge and experience with ERP systems.
• Proven experience with large donors such as KFW, UNHCR, GFFO, ECHO, BHA, Nansen, BMZ, SDC, FCDO.
• Fluency in English and Ukrainian, both written and verbal.
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines with attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Ability to use Microsoft tools e.g., Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a global humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee.

Join us in assisting millions of people in areas where others cannot, tackling some of the world's most dangerous and difficult crises. Bring your skills and dedication to an organisation recognised for providing high quality aid and for defending the rights of refugees and internally displaced people.

At NRC, we give responsibility to employees at all levels and foster professional growth and innovative teams. You can expect a supportive culture and an open dialogue with management. We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion.

Together, we save lives and rebuild futures.

Safeguarding is central to NRC’s work. We expect all employees to:

• treat everyone with respect and dignity

• contribute to building a safe environment for all

• never engage in any form of exploitation, harassment and specifically sexual exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment (SEAH)

• always report. NRC has a zero-tolerance approach to inaction against exploitation, abuse and SEAH

What we are looking for

A strong Finance background with experience in budgeting and monitoring as well as accounting. Previous experience in capacity building finance and non-financial staff.

Ability to do financial modelling with solid knowledge and experience with ERP systems. Experience in the Ukraine context, with fluency in English and Ukrainian, both written and verbal.

Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Ukraine. We are unable to provide work permits or visa sponsorships for this position.

What you will do

The purpose of a Finance Adviser is to perform tasks in adherence to financial, accounting policies and procedures, support the process of donor and partner reporting, and financial analysis of different grants.

Key responsibilities:

• Implement NRC’s financial systems, routines and procedures in Country and Area Offices and provide guidance on compliance with NRC (global and national) policies and procedures, handbooks and guidelines and/or propose new initiatives to bridge gaps and implement these.
• Support the Finance Manager in developing the master budget and in conducting regular financial analysis of spending against the Master Budget and follow up on major variances.
• Ensure strong grants monitoring and reporting systems are in place to ensure timely reporting and proper utilisation of funds.
• Ensure that monthly financial reporting is conducted across areas (Budget vs Actual reports for support & project costs, projections up to the grants end date) as well as prepare donor financial reports and proposals in line with donor requirements (template and deadline)
• Identify, analyse and evaluate key processes and gaps in the team activities and support the training, capacity building and mentoring of finance and non-finance teams in all offices
• Support on addressing that issues related to finance adhere to the “Do no harm” approach
• Support and training of line managers with budget responsibilities as well as supporting and training of Implementing Partners on budgeting and reporting standard practices
• Surge Capacity of Finance Department in Country and Area Offices as well as act as Finance Manager when appointed and perform any other Finance tasks as necessary and delegated by the Finance Manager.

What you will bring

• Minimum 5 years of relevant financial experience with proven experience of budget and monitoring management and accounting.
• Proven experience of using budgeting and reporting tools.
• Experience in capacity building finance and non-financial staff.
• Numerate and ability to do financial modelling with solid knowledge and experience with ERP systems.
• Proven experience with large donors such as KFW, UNHCR, GFFO, ECHO, BHA, Nansen, BMZ, SDC, FCDO.
• Experience of the context, with fluency in English and Ukrainian, both written and verbal.
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines with attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Ability to use Microsoft tools e.g., Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.

Please download the detailed job description to learn more about the position.

What we offer

• Duty station: Kyiv Ukraine.
• Contract: Fixed term contract, Until the end of the year 2026 with the possibility of extension.
• Travel: Up to 10% .
• Salary/benefits: Grade 8 on NRC's grading structure.
• NRC is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to diversity without distinction to age, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, and physical ability.
• We think outside the box, encourage ideas, and give responsibility to all employees at all levels. You will have many opportunities to be heard and take the initiative.

Find out more about the benefits of working for NRC

Important information about the application process

• Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Ukraine. We are unable to provide work permits or visa sponsorships for this position.
• Please ensure you attach copies of your academic and professional certificates. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
• To apply as an internal candidate, log in with your official email address or click on Opportunity Marketplace.
• When creating your profile, include your full name as given on your passport. Complete all the system-required fields for experience, employment history and education.
• Submit your application and CV in English, taking care to attach your latest CV.
• Applications that do not meet the minimum standards in terms of experience or qualifications will generally not be considered. Unsolicited applications not related to this specific job advertisement will not be considered.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We receive many applicants for each vacant position.

Why NRC?

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee. Our 15,000 staff work in crises across 40 countries, providing life-saving and long-term assistance to millions of people every year.

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We are looking for people who are passionate about helping refugees and people forced to flee. Are you one of those people? If you are, NRC offers you the opportunity to:

• do demanding and professional work, often in challenging contexts
• join a work culture that empowers every employee to share ideas and take responsibility
• be part of a welcoming and supportive community committed to human dignity

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