Chief Accountant - National Position

Malteser International is the international humanitarian relief agency of the Sovereign Order of Malta. For over 60 years we provide relief and recovery for people during and following conflicts and disasters around the world. Christian values and humanitarian principles form the foundations of our work. In over 30 countries in Africa, the Americas, Asia and the Middle East, we support people in need – regardless of their religion, origin or political convictions.

Since the start of the war in eastern Ukraine in 2014, Malteser International has been working with three local partner organizations in the sector of mental health and psycho-social support (MHPSS). As a result of the Russian attack in February 2022, Malteser International has expanded its humanitarian activities in Ukraine with a strong partner focus to include relief distributions in war-affected areas – winterization – a scale-up of Mental Health and Psycho-social support – as well as social support and cohesion.

In support of the current and envisioned program implementation and to reinforce the capacities of our local partners in Ukraine, Malteser International is looking for a Chief Accountant.

As a Chief Accountant, you will make sure the organization is complying with Ukrainian government legislations and tax regulations related to overall financial operations (applicable to regular finance operations as well as related to employees). This position will review all the financial transactions to make sure they are aligned with regulatory requirements. Also, you will supervise and carry out/review bank reconciliations to make sure all the records are reflected in the banking/cash management system. Overall, the incumbent manages financial statements and tax reporting according to Ukrainian Accounting Standards, Tax Code and IFRS, providing accurate quantitative information on financial position, liquidity, and cash flow of the organization.

Your responsibilities:

• Manage/review all accounting transactions.  
• Manage financial statements and publish financial statements as necessary.
• Ensuring the organization is updated following most updated regulations, as per changes stipulated by Government of Ukraine.
• Review financial transactions and documents, responsible for filing and archiving financial documents and tax reports.
• Ensure the smooth running of the accounting system to support the finance operations as per national laws in Ukraine.
• Keep updated on the Government new financial regulations and ensure that MI abide by them. Orient managers and Country Coordinator on the changes taking place regarding the regulations.
• Perform Other duties as assigned by Line Manager

Your profile:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or relevant degree.
• Min. 5 years of work experience as a Chief Accountant.
• At least 3 years of proven experience in similar positions with international NGOs.
• Experience in using relevant accounting software in Ukraine according to Ukrainian legal requirements; reporting software applications ME.DOC experience will be preferred; advanced MS Excel/Word skills.
• Experience with general ledger functions .
• Proven hands-on experience in partner capacity strengthening, staff development, training, and team building as well as the ability to effectively motivate people.
• Fluency in Ukrainian and English (written and spoken); knowledge of German is an asset.

What we offer:

• Start Date: ASAP
• Duty Station: Lviv / Ukraine (possible relocation to Kyiv) with duty trips to other parts of Ukraine following the safety and security framework. 
• Duration of contract: 1 year (with possibility to extend)
• Salary according to qualification and experience, insurance package.