Accounting Officer – Kyiv – 875732

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 18,000 staff worldwide. In 2014, the ICRC expanded its presence in Ukraine. Currently, we have over 900 team members working across the county in various professional fields.

About the job 

The ICRC Finance and Administration Unit is seeking a highly capable Accounting Officer to join our team in Kyiv. This role will prepare, reconcile, and analyze the organizational structure's accounting records and financial reports under his/her responsibility.

Start date: immediately

Your Tasks and Responsibilities

• Perform integrity checks of accounting entries made regularly
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of accounting transactions 
• Prepare accounting entries in the accounting software 
• Always keep files up to date and guarantee proper filing of relevant supporting documents for future reference, including audits
• Participate in monthly closing activities
• Identify anomalies or other issues and report them accordingly
• Prepare and enter invoices in the e-banking system for bank payments
• Reconciliation of the accounts and balances.
• Consolidate the answers to accounting queries and comments
• Coordinate with other departments for their respective replies
• Prepare and submit quarterly confirmation of balance sheet accounts

What we offer you

• A great team to work with and an organization where you have an impact
• Employment contract according to Ukrainian labor law with flexible working arrangements 
• Competitive salary between UAH 51,000 and 74,000 (gross) before taxation
• Medical insurance for you and your depending family members
• Comprehensive onboarding and learning opportunities
• 20 days of annual paid leave
• Convenient office location in the city center

The ICRC is an equal opportunity employer that prioritizes staff safety and security. Qualified candidates of all backgrounds, including candidates with disabilities, are encouraged to apply for the position. We also value our employees' professional growth and offer a supportive and inclusive work environment. For more information, visit the website http://www.icrc.org/.

About you

To be successful as Accounting Officer in the Finance and Administration Unit, 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
• Experience of international organizations is an asset
• Sound knowledge of accounting software
• Good command (written and spoken) of English and Ukrainian
• Computer literate, including good knowledge of Microsoft Office
• 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
• 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 English CV .

Application deadline:  11 November 2024

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