Finance Officer

Country: 
Ukraine
City/office: 
Kyiv
Workload: 
1.0
Contract type: 
Employment contract
Description: 

The ERC’s Finance Officer, based in Kyiv, Ukraine, is responsible for carrying out all accounting related tasks in Ukraine. The post-holder will ensure that the accounting of the ERC Ukraine office is in compliance with Ukrainian legislation and HQ rules and perform their tasks in a timely manner according to all due dates.

Main tasks: 
  • Process purchase and sales documents in the accounting system in a timely manner.
  • Process other payment requests as per internal and legal requirements.
  • Prepare payments in online banking and processing bank statements in the accounting system.
  • Carry out salary calculations and prepare payments.
  • Carry out fixed assets accounting.
  • File and submit all tax declarations, prepare payments.
  • Compile financial reports as per management’s and other team’s needs and based on accounting data and budgets.
  • Collect input data project partners and colleagues and perform checks on the data.
  • Fill and submit different reporting forms, track project due dates and budgets.
  • Check and correct accounting data based on project reports.
  • Support the relevant programme and technical teams during the grant proposal process with inputs regarding financial and budgetary needs.
  • Compile consolidated or special reports based on projects.
  • Compile annual reports and other accounting documentation as per legal requirements.
  • Manage projects’ and the annual auditing processes.
  • Act as an administrator of the accounting system and ensure its full functionality.
  • Maintain and implement financial policies, procedures, standards and guidelines for in-country operations in line with HQ standards. 
  • Answer staff members’ specific or general questions regarding salary, compensations or other issues regarding accounting.
  • Update internal documentation and notify staff when internal, local or general accounting rules are changing.
  • Other running and ad-hoc accounting tasks
Expectations towards the candidate: 
  • Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Financial management or related field.
  • Minimum 3 years professional work experience with accounting and bookkeeping procedures and standards.
  • Previous experience in non-profit agency/grant-funded environment.
  • Proficiency in spoken and written English and Ukrainian or Russian.
  • Solid organizational skills: detail-oriented, ability to multi-task, set priorities, meet deadlines and plan own work.
  • Solid computer skills, including high proficiency in MS Excel and finance related software.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment.
What we offer: 
  • Collaborative Culture: We foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment where every team member is valued.
  • Diverse and Inclusive Workplace: We welcome all people of different races, genders, religions, colours, national or ethnic origins, languages, marital statuses, sexual orientations, ages, socio-economic statuses, (dis)abilities, political convictions, or any other distinguishing feature in our workplace. 
  • Good Benefits: We have a cosy office in the city centre, +4 vacation days, health insurance, life insurance.. 

Please note: This is a rolling recruitment process and may close earlier if a suitable candidate is found.

Important: Applications sent by email will not be considered. Please apply through the designated platform.

Deadline: 
17.11.2025 - 18:00
Contact person: 
Documents necessary for applying: 
CV
Cover letter
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