Accountant – Kharkiv – 863817

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is an impartial, neutral, and independent organization whose exclusively humanitarian mission is to protect the lives and dignity of victims of armed conflict and other situations of violence and to provide them with assistance. The ICRC is mandated to work in countries affected by armed conflict or other situations of violence. The ICRC is present in over 100 countries and has some 20,000 staff.

In 2014, the ICRC expanded its presence in Ukraine. We have over 900 staff working across the county in various professional fields. 

ICRC is an equal opportunity employer that prioritizes staff safety and security. Qualified female and male candidates are encouraged to apply for the position. For more information, visit the website: http://www.icrc.org/. 

About the job 

The ICRC Finance & Administration Department recruits an Accountant to be based in its Kharkiv office. In close cooperation with the team members and line managers, the Accountant will be in charge of preparing, entering, reconciling and analysing the accounting records and financial reports of the sub-delegation under her responsibility. 

Start date: 1 June 2024  

Your Tasks and Responsibilities

• Ensure accuracy and completeness of accounting transactions in accordance with financial procedures
• Help to ensure that operations run smoothly through efficient cash-flow management, covering the fund needs of the Sub-delegation
• Keep files up to date at all times and guarantee proper filing of relevant supporting documents for future reference, including audits
• Perform integrity checks of accounting entries made on a regular basis
• Participate in monthly closing activities
• Know, apply and comply with all administrative and financial procedures and deadlines linked to his/her work
• Identify anomalies or other issues and report them to his/her supervisor
• Prepare accounting entries in the accounting software on a regular basis 
• Prepare and enter invoices in the e-banking system for bank payments
• Send request to Kyiv Finance when in need of bank transfer for the site’s operations
• Coordinate with the bank representative in case of bank requirements (access, new signatories)
• Consolidate cash request of all departments and forwards/informs Kyiv Finance for cash planning
• Monitor departments cash request vs actual spending. Send reminders in case of material discrepancies
• Consolidate the answers to accounting queries and comments. Coordinate with other departments for their respective replies
• Prepare and submits quarterly confirmation of balance sheet accounts 

What we offer you

• Employment contract according to Ukrainian labor law
• Flexible working arrangements 
• Annual paid 20 working days' vacation
• Competitive gross salary between UAH 51,000 and 74,000 before taxation
• Medical insurance for employees and family
• ICRC Institutional training
• Individual development covered by ICRC
• Foreign language courses 
• Convenient office location in the city center 

About you

To be successful as an Accountant in the Finance & Administration Department, you should possess the following qualifications and experiences and have the following characteristics:   

• Ukrainian citizenship or permanent residence permit in Ukraine
• Completed secondary schooling and vocational training   
• Diploma in accounting. Bachelor's degree or equivalent is an asset.  
• Three to five years of work experience in a similar field  
• Good command (written and spoken) of English and Ukrainian 
• Computer proficiency  
• Experience of international organizations is an asset 
• Sound knowledge of accounting software
• Self-motivated with a strong commitment to teamwork and humanitarian principles
• Flexible, enthusiastic, and willing to learn
• Ability to work independently, as well as effectively under supervision
• Confidence in managing projects and staff
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks
• Ability to work within a diverse team and establish and maintain good working relations in a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural, and multi-disciplinary environment 

Interested? Yes? Then apply.

Please submit your English CV, along with your motivation letter and salary expectations, to the attention of the ICRC People and Culture Team. Please label your CV with your first and last names (First Name LAST NAME). 

In addition, please complete the compulsory ICRC questionnaire. The questionnaire is available through the following link: https://forms.office.com/e/APw3dvQMHJ. 

(Click on the link or copy the link into your internet browser.) 

Your application will be considered only once you have completed the ICRC questionnaire and uploaded your CV in English. 

Application deadline:  12 May 2024 

Only candidates meeting the abovementioned criteria will be considered and contacted for tests and/or interviews. The ICRC reserves the right to recruit a candidate who matches the required profile before the deadline.