Finance Officer Ukraine

Contract

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We are looking for an internal Ukranian Finance Officer who will be responsible for day-to-day implementation of the support functions responsibilities.

To be Dedicated, Innovative, Inclusive and Accountable are attitudes and believes that shall guide our actions and relationships.

What you will do:

• Verify that vouchers and supporting documents meet NRC standards before payment. Be responsible for payments to suppliers, contract workers and mobilisers.
• Be responsible for disbursement of perdiem to NRC Ukraine employees according to Ukrainian legislation and NRC policies.
• Assist in salary calculation with accordance to Ukrainian Labour law
• Ensure that all costs are timely booked into Agresso on a daily, weekly and monthly basis.
• Be responsible to write transactions numbers on the vouchers/TCP and collect signatures.
• Ensure payment set of documents are signed and uploaded to Filling Tree.
• Prepare bank and Balance accounts reconciliations.
• Collaborate with the financial institutions to ensure that queries related to payments are timely resolved (return payments, under/over payments, suppliers/contractors’ incorrect account details etc)
• Ensure implementing of the routine for securing supporting documentation in a digital format.
• Follow up to ensure processing of reconciliation of deliverables (Financial part).
• Assist the Finance Coordinator (FC) and the Finance Manager (FM) in internal and external audits and support in preparing donor reports.
• Verification from Finance side of purchase requisitions (PR) and purchase orders (PO)
• Assisting with Audit requests

What you will bring:

• Experience from working as a Finance Officer/Accountant in a humanitarian/recovery context - preferable
• Experience in salary calculation (with accordance to Ukrainian Labour Law) – preferable
• Experience in preparing reports to Tax authorities (Form 1DF, The only social contribution ReportЕСВ) – preferable
• Knowledge of English, both written and verbal Context/ Specific skills, knowledge and experience
• Knowledge of the context in the areas NRC operates
• Fluency in Ukrainian written and verbal
• Knowledge of taxation base (according to Ukrainian Labour law and general rules of taxation )
• At least 3 years’ experience, professional knowledge of auditing/accounting, bookkeeping, management accounting
• Good computer skills in MS Office as a must
• Experience in ERP systems (Agresso, SAP, etc)
• Experience from working with local financial institutions and tax authorities
• Experience with start-up of humanitarian/recovery or related programmes - preferable

What Makes This Position Attractive?

• The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee. The organisation protects displaced people and supports them as they build a new future. The organisation began relief efforts after World War II, and today, works in both new and protracted crises across more than 40 countries.
• Meaningful work that responds to the diverse needs, priorities, and concerns raised by beneficiary communities. NRC Ukraine meets immediate humanitarian needs, prevents further displacement, and contributes to durable solutions.

What We Offer

• Duty station: Kyiv
• Contract duration: Till end of December 2023
• 5% to field locations
• Salary/benefits: According to NRC salary scale, terms and conditions.
• Closing Date: 22.04.2023
• NRC is an equal opportunities employer. In the selection of our staff, 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.

Key Information - Please Take Note When Applying

• We highly encourage you to learn more about the role: please review the detailed Job Description here.
• Learn more about NRC here and NRC Ukraine
• To apply as an internal candidate, please click on the suitcase icon “I am an employee” on the top right of the page to be redirected to NRC’s internal career site.
• Apply by completing all the system-required fields of your experience, employment history, and education in your application.
• Ensure to attach your latest CV.
• Submit your application and CV in English.
• When creating your profile, include your full name as per your passport.
• 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.