Finance Assistant / Асистент в фінансовий відділ

arche noVa - Initiative for People in Need is a religiously independent non-profit, non-governmental organisation (NGO) based in Dresden, Germany, working in the field of humanitarian aid, rehabilitation and development. Our primary focus is Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH). Further information about the organisation: www.arche-nova.org

Since 2016, arche noVa has been active in Ukraine, supporting the affected population in Donetska and Luhanska oblasts. With the full-scale war outbreak in February 2022, arche noVa has expanded its relief program in Ukraine, responding to the unprecedented humanitarian crisis. The war has shown no signs of abating and continues to drive increasing humanitarian needs across the country, affecting all spheres of life and uprooting millions of Ukrainians. It has resulted in civilian casualties that continue to grow and significant damage to infrastructure. 

For the implementation of the arche noVa`s relief measures in Ukraine, we are looking for a Finance Assistant (national position)

Duration: until the 15th of March 2025, with the possibility of an extension

Position to be filled: asap

Duty station: city of Kyiv

Contract: labour, with one month of a probation period 

Under the direct supervision of the Finance, Administration and HR Coordinator, the position holder will contribute to the smooth, efficient, and effective implementation of the arche noVa`s relief activities in Ukraine, working closely with the Project Coordinator and other team members as well as the implementing partners.

Responsibilities:

• Supporting the relief measures implementation by the provision of a range of administrative services required for the smooth project implementation   
• Assisting the Finance Officer and other project team members in performing finance-related processes and tasks, including payments, payrolls, fund requests, etc.
• Collecting and reviewing supporting documents for completeness and accuracy, preparing payment vouchers for review and approval
• Copying, scanning, filing and maintaining accounting and finance records, reports and other documents in a proper and sequential manner
• Processing other relevant documents ensuring compliance with the donor`s guidelines, arche noVa`s internal regulations and Ukrainian legislation
• Preparing payment vouchers and checking the completeness and correctness of the partner's organization's supporting documents
• Translating internal documents from English into Ukrainian and vice versa upon request
• Performing other relevant duties as and when required

Requirements:

• Degree in finance or other relevant fields
• Minimum 2 years of demonstrated experience in finance
• Good knowledge of financial and accounting standards, as well as Ukrainian legislation in relevant fields, including but not limited to the Labour and Tax Codes is preferable
• Ability to work in a team 
• Good command of Ukrainian and English (both written and spoken) is preferable
• Strong self-organisational skills
• Ability to work under stress

Benefits:

• Monthly remuneration according to the organisation's grid
• Daily allowances and reimbursement of travel-related expenses
• Paid annual and sick leaves

Deadline for application: 15th of September 2024

Please note that the interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis, and the position might be filled before the deadline.

How to apply:

Please send your CV and Motivation letter in English to Відправити резюме