Finance Technical Assistant East Ukraine Kharkiv

Join NRC as a Finance Technical Assistant in Kharkiv, Ukraine

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Overview

Join NRC as a Finance Technical Assistant in Kharkiv, Ukraine

You have:

  • Experience from working as a Finance Assistant/Accountant
  • Professional knowledge of accounting
  • Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
  • Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
  • Knowledge of English, both written and verbal
  • Knowledge of the context in the areas NRC operates
  • Fluency in Ukrainian/Russian both written and verbal
  • Knowledge of legal tax base for the representation office
  • Experience from working with local financial institutions and tax authorities
  • Knowledge of accounting and financial systems
  • Experience with start-up of humanitarian/recovery or related programmes is an asset

Contract

This is a Professional contract, Grade 4 (NRC) contract. More about Professional contract, Grade 4 (NRC) contracts.

We are looking for a national Finance Technical Assistant to join our team in Kharkiv - Ukraine

What you will do:

  1. Ensure adherence to NRC policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines
  2. Assist with the implementation of the Finance function portfolio according to plan of action
  3. Prepare and develop status reports as required by management
  4. Supporting finance team with filing, scanning and maintaining organized filing system with all financial and accounting documents and ensure filing is done according to NRC standards
  5. Promote and share ideas for improvement of the Finance function
  6. Contribute to identification of protection risks and needs in the context of program implementation
  7. Ensure NRC finance, HR, logistics guidelines are followed
  8. Any other duties that will be assigned by Finance Officer/Coordinator
  9. Assist Fin coordinator/officer for internal and external Financial & Systems Audits conducted at NRC Ukraine

Specific responsibilities

  • Maintaining cash and prepare daily cashbox reconciliations
  • Making payment in different filed location
  • Support in banking related issues
  • Set up financial systems
  • Establish relationships with local financial institutions and tax authorities

What you will bring:

  • Experience from working as a Finance Assistant/Accountant
  • Professional knowledge of accounting
  • Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
  • Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
  • Knowledge of English, both written and verbal
  • Knowledge of the context in the areas NRC operates
  • Fluency in Ukrainian/Russian both written and verbal
  • Knowledge of legal tax base for the representation office
  • Experience from working with local financial institutions and tax authorities
  • Knowledge of accounting and financial systems
  • Experience with start-up of humanitarian/recovery or related programmes is an asset

Please note: • Kindly submit your CV and application in English and include your full name as written in your passport. • Please include all relevant employment history and education when completing your application. Uploaded CV's will not be considered.

We are also looking for people who share our values:

  • To be dedicated in what we do;
  • To be innovative with our solutions;
  • To act as one unified and inclusive team;
  • To be accountable to the donors that make our work possible; the people we exist to serve; and to each other… the members of our NRC family.

What we offer:

  • Type of contract: National employment contract
  • Duration of Contract: Until 30.06.2023 with possibility of extension.
  • Salary/benefits: According to NRC salary scale, terms, and conditions.
  • Duty station: Kharkiv Ukraine.
  • Closing date for this vacancy is 08/12/2022
  • Please note that we will contact only shortlisted candidates
  • NRC retains the discretion to cancel the recruitment.
  • NRC might review applications before advert deadline, therefore interested candidates are encouraged to apply.

This position is for Ukrainian nationals only.

Potential interview questions

Can you describe your experience with cash management in previous roles? This question assesses your practical experience in handling cash flows and reconciliations. Provide specific examples detailing your responsibilities in managing cash.
How would you ensure compliance with financial policies in your work? The interviewer is looking for your understanding of financial compliance protocols. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you provide an example of a time when you identified a risk in financial operations? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What methods do you use for maintaining organized financial records? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you approach relationship building with local financial institutions? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Added 3 years ago - Updated 1 year ago - Source: nrc.no