Вакансія
Finance Manager
Огляд
- The eight-year USAID Democratic Governance East (DG East) Activity aims to strengthen the connection and trust between citizens and their government in eastern and southern Ukraine by promoting an inclusive civic identity and common civic values and addressing the divisive impacts and the consequences of the ongoing full-scale invasion of Ukraine. DG East works to (1) develop greater acceptance of a shared civic culture based on common values and understandings, and to (2) increase participation to improve Ukraine’s governance and reform processes and help to resolve community problems. DG East activities are implemented across four regional portfolios and an office in Kyiv.
- The Finance Manger is responsible for overseeing program accounting, financial management and compliance, This includes processing accounting transactions in accordance with the general accounting principles of accounting and home office field accounting manuals following U.S. and Ukrainian government policies, procedures and regulations. The Finance Manager also provides financial advice and support to colleagues to assist in making sounding informed business decisions. Collaborating closely with the Accountant, Finance Assistants, and project leadership the Finance Manger plays a key role in helping the project achieve its objectives.
Обов'язки
- manage the contractual and financial systems for the project to ensure compliance with all USAID contractual requirements
- provide financial guidance and support to clients and colleagues to help them make informed business decisions
- ensure that payments are processed in accordance with grant agreements and meet USAID and corporate audit requirements
- review grants, subcontracts, and procurement payment requests along with supporting documents to ensure all necessary documents are attached
- update Grants, Subcontracts & Direct Distribution of Goods and Services (DDGS) activities budget tracker with actual expenses from ABACUS to monitor budget projections versus actual spending
- participate in ongoing analysis, forecasting, and review of project expenses, tracking fund transfers between Headquarters and the field office
- prepare and submit monthly wire transfer requests and financial reports/locals to Headquarters
- manage accounting and finance records of in-country expenses, including developing spreadsheet programs to track and monitor all financial project activities and maintaining spreadsheets with current project expense data
- process wire transfer requests for vendor payments in compliance with contract requirements
- supervise daily financial operations of the contract, including cash flow management, timesheet recording, reporting financial aspects of the project to USAID, and monitoring obligations, budgets, and expenditures
- ensure continuous liquidity for the project; supervise the finance team and explore new ways to achieve project efficiencies
- supervise the finance teams and investigate and identify new ways of achieving project efficiencies
- work closely with the Deputy Chief of Party, Operations Director, and HR Director to ensure compliance and adherence with Chemonics policies, USG, and Ukrainian Government’s rules and regulations
- provide financial oversight, including maintaining and monitoring of project budget
- lead any US and Ukraine-initiated reviews and audits
- oversee and monitor the finance/accounting filing system, ensuring all financial files and documents are uploaded on SharePoint and are up to date
- perform other tasks as required
Вимоги
- bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, economics, or a related field
- at least 8 years of experience in program financial management
- at least 3 years of experience managing staff
- previous experience working with international donor programs
- thorough understanding of the operating environment and labor laws in Ukraine
- proficiency in bookkeeping and accounting
- strong skills in using MS Excel, Word, and other accounting software
- familiarity with payroll, tax matters, and accounting principles
- fluency in Ukrainian and good written and verbal communication skills in English
Умови
- this position will be based in Kyiv or another designated location within Ukraine.
- ability to travel throughout Ukraine when requested is required
- long-term position
- to be eligible, applicants should be citizens of Ukraine residing in Ukraine
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
- interested and qualified candidates should send their CV
- interested and qualified candidates should follow the LINK and fill out the attached form
- deadline for the Finance Manager is August 16, 2024
- candidates must ensure that CV does not include a photograph, date of birth and/or marital status information