Chief Accountant

Job Title: Chief Accountant  
Project Name: EDGE Foundation (SDA)
Job Type: Consultant
Location of Position: Kyiv, Ukraine
Reporting to: Head of the Board of EDGE Foundation
Remuneration: Fees are subject to negotiation and shall not exceed established market rates
Indicative LOE/Time Frame: Full-Time,For contracting (after the job offer is made), the selected candidate is expected to be registered as a Private Entrepreneur of the 3d group (consultancy services)
Citizenship: Ukrainian

Language Requirements: Fluency in Ukrainian/Russian and English, written and spoken.
Application Deadline: open until filled
Application Instructions: 

1. Cover letter is mandatory to be considered. Cover letters should detail how your experience and qualifications match the opportunity, your daily fee and current availability.
2. To apply for this position, please click the Apply Now link.
3. Only successful candidates will be contacted. No phone calls please.

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Project Description: SDA is two-year investment by His Majesty’s Government of the United Kingdom aimed at providing support to the Ukrainian Ministry of Defence and the Armed Forces of Ukraine, through a range of technical assistance and capacity building. This will be provided primarily through three core Ukrainian CSO partners, and with the support of Alinea International on technical direction and the provision of international expertise.

The key programme objective is to strengthen defence systems and structures, improve military-industrial governance, and promote civilian security and democratic control over the AFU to help Ukraine effectively repel Russian aggression, counter Russian narrative, and eventually integrate into NATO.

The purpose of the position is to lead the Finance department at EDGE Foundation. The candidate will lead and manage the financial compliance and risks of the project.   

The Role: As a Chief Accountant, you will closely collaborate with team members from our implementing NGO partners, fostering strong relationships and ensuring seamless financial operations, as well as you will oversee various accounting functions, from budget development to financial reporting, payroll management, and audit preparation.

Responsibilities:

•    Manage the organisation of accounting procedures.

•    Develop proposal budgets, budget monitoring, maintain financial records, and manage payment reconciliations. 

•    Report financial status by developing forecasts for the organisation’s budget, and report results and analyse variances.

•    Prepare draft start work order for NGO Head and start work order for Finance Director.

•    Payroll accounting.

•    Consultations with the bank regarding salary project and bank statement issues on as needed basis.

•    Support in preparation for the finance reports required by Ukrainian legislation. 

•    Prepare and present accounts, financial statements and other requirements for auditing and be responsible for responses to audit queries.

•    Conduct periodic bank reconciliations and maintain records on file.

•    Set up accounting system and prepare accounting documents according to the organisational guidelines and donor requirements. 

•    Enter financial transaction into the accounting software

•    Process payments, file, and archive all relevant documents. 

•    Support the project’s quarterly and annual reports as and when needed. 

Candidate Profile:

The candidate is expected to meet the following requirements related to her/his qualification, skills, and professional experience: 

•    A minimum of a university degree or post-graduation qualification or professional course in one of the following fields: Accounts, Finance, Audit or any relevant business-related fields.  

•    At least 5 years of professional experience in accounting for NGOs and IOs.  

•    In depth knowledge of accounts and comprehensive understanding of financial management. 

•    Proven ability to collaborate well and to deliver work in a timely manner. 

•    Experience in using financial management and information systems. 

•    Strong ethics, with an ability to manage confidential data.  

•    Fluency in Ukrainian, Russian and English, written and spoken.

•    Effective communication and interpersonal skills for liaising with internal and external stakeholders.

•    Knowledge of Ukrainian financial and tax legislation and compliance requirements.

•    Hard skills: knowledge of working with Vchasno, Sota, 1C, Bookkeeper, BAS

•    Ability to work independently and as part of a team, demonstrating leadership qualities when necessary.