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 800 staff in Ukraine and implements emergency 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 Finance Ass****і****stant (Accountant Ass****і****stant) in Sumy.

About the job

Under the supervision of the Finance Team Leader, the Finance Assistant (Accountant Assіstant) is responsible for ensuring overall financial support and day-to-day administrative functioning of the DRC South Area, as well as supporting the implementation of DRC program activities within the area of responsibility.

Your main duties and responsibilities will be****:

Perform day-to-day transactions and bookkeeping in accordance with the national legal requirements of Ukraine, methodological accounting principles for NGOs, as well as corporate policies and donor rules, including: fixed assets, materials, funds, settlements and other assets, equity and liabilities, income and expenditures, and accruals.
Maintain fuel accounting records.
Reconcile accounts payable and receivable.
Ensure that all relevant financial, contractual, and accounting documentation is properly filed in hard copy and scanned and stored in the project’s digital files.
Record transactions in BAF (1C Accounting).
Prepare and file scanned copies of supporting documents for cash and bank vouchers.
Review contracts, acts of completed works/acceptance certificates, and supplier invoices, and maintain primary documentation in compliance with legislative requirements.
Ensure that the organization remains compliant with the latest regulations, in line with changes introduced by the government from time to time.
Provide support during external audits by supplying the required supporting documentation upon request.
Monitor the latest changes in Ukrainian labor, tax, and accounting legislation.
Participate in inventory counts of assets, funds, settlements, and liabilities; perform write-off of inventory (TMC) in accordance with accounting standards and in compliance with DRC policies.
Calculate and ensure payment of daily allowances for business trips.
Perform other financial tasks as assigned by the Finance Team Leader.

About you

To be successful in this role, we expect you to have a minimum of 3 years of experience in the accounting field. Moreover, we also expect the following:

Required

University degree in a relevant field (Finance, Economics) or equivalent.
Strong accounting and financial literacy.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and online banking systems.
High level of accuracy in paperwork.
Fluency in Ukrainian.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Advanced organizational skills.

Desirable

Proficiency in English is preferred.

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 months with the possibility of renewal depending on the effectiveness and funding of the program.
Band****: I
Designation of Duty Station: Sumy
Start date: As soon as possible

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for employees on national contracts; please refer to our website for more details.

Application process

All applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English.

Applications sent by email will not be considered.

Closing date for applications: 5****th May 202****6

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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Potential interview questions

Describe your experience with accounting software and how you utilized it in your previous roles.	The interviewer wants to assess your familiarity with accounting tools essential for this job.	Provide examples of software you've used and specific tasks you accomplished.
Can you explain how you ensure accuracy in financial documentation?	Accuracy in financial records is critical, and the interviewer seeks to understand your attention to detail.	Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you handle tight deadlines when managing financial tasks?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
What steps do you take to stay updated on changes in financial regulations?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
Tell me about a challenging financial issue you resolved in a previous position.	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe your experience in working collaboratively with other departments.	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you prioritize financial tasks during peak periods?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
What is your experience with external audits and compliance checks?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.