Finance Officer in HEKS / EPER Ukraine

"HEKS / EPER" is an international non-profit organization that works in the field of development and humanitarian aid. Our mission is to support people in vulnerable social groups so that they can improve their lives and get access to basic needs.

Due to the expansion of our activities, we are looking for a finance specialist for the position of Finance Officer in the city Kyiv.

Tasks:

- Financial reporting and accounting of the organization's expenses

- Control over the implementation of the budget and financial indicators

- Preparation reporting for donors and financial audits

- Participation in the development and implementation of financial procedures and policies

Requirements:

- Higher education in the field of finance or accounting

- Excellent analytical and communication skills

- Knowledge of English at level B1 or higher (mandatory)

- Ability to work in a team and responsibility for the result

We offer:

- Social package and competitive salary

- Medical insurance

- Opportunity for professional growth and development

- Work in a friendly team of professionals

If you are ready to join our team and contribute to the development of humanitarian programs, send us your resume by e-mail. We will be glad to see you among us !

Only resumes submitted in English will be considered.

All interviews for this position will be conducted in English.

Tasks and responsibilities:

• Ensure that complete books of accounts are maintained, as per HEKS Financial Guidelines
• Ensure all Hard original copies of financial records should be archived in a manner (a) easily accessible (b) Log of current & old records is maintained (c) Scanned copies of all financial records should be uploaded to the Finance records drop box on a bi-monthly basis.
• Verify of all payment claims to ensure compliance of HEKS policy & procedures, valid, In-country law and any other official regulatory authority.
• Monitor & ensure on a consistent basis that all programs implementation activities require direct or indirect involvement of disbursement of hard cash to suppliers, contractors, beneficiaries should be safe guarded by segregation of duty.
• Monitor & ensure appropriate segregation of duties for each & every financial management task.
• Ensure that Asset & liabilities monthly schedules & reconciliations are maintained on a consistent basis ensure that all balances are reconciled with SAGA
• Ensure that cash & bank flows are adequate to run financial operations, maintain close coordination with financial institutions to ensure smooth cash flows. 
• Ensure that Field Finance teams are well prepared to CO Finance teams during Internal & external audit, donor specific audit, any authorized third party review of financial records.
• Maintain working relationship with HEKS partners and support Country Office to ensure smooth financial implementation of projects through partners, including partner’s primary documents and finance report verification
• Preparing partner tracker and arrange spot check visit to partners
• Ensure cash projections should be done as per Country Office provided schedule.
• Review the official e-mails daily basis, respond to queries from suppliers and colleagues in a timely and appropriate manner, and ensure any problematic issues are raised with the line manager at the earliest opportunity.
• Ensure that reporting position to this post fully comply with HEKS policy & procedures and arrange on / off job trainings to grow skills in the area of financial management. 
• Any other task & responsibilities given by the Supervisor and to comply with HEKS policies and regulation 

Requirements & Skills: 

• At least  3 years’ experience in Finance/Accounting 
• Higher education (accounting, finance, economic)
• Experience of working with a large amount of primary documentation, checking its completeness and correctness.
• Knowledge of finance/accounting/tax law
• Understanding of the formation of basic management reports
• Experience with or understanding of International Financial Reporting Standards
• Advanced knowledge of accounting systems (1C, M.E.Doc), PC skills, Microsoft Office tools (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access), Internet.
• Strong written/verbal communication skills, strong organizational skills and attention to detail, & strong interpersonal skills
• Skills: Operativeness; Responsibility; Ability to learn quickly; Attention to details; Ability to work with large amounts of information; Purposefulness
• Language: English – B1 (mandatory) Ukraine, Russian – fluent

HEKS/EPER offers : official employment, competitive and decent salary, social package in accordance with the Labor Code, equipped workplace, medical insurance etc.

The CV should be submitted in English only.

All the interviews for this position will be conducted in English.