Бухгалтер/ка в проєкт «Сприяння доброчесності у публічному секторі»

DAI is seeking highly qualified candidates to occupy full-time Accountant position to work on the recently awarded Promoting Integrity in the Public Sector Activity (Pro-Integrity), a $90 million, multiyear contract funded by USAID.

PROJECT BACKGROUND 

The Promoting Integrity in the Public Sector Activity (Pro-Integrity) will concentrate on addressing three narrow development challenges within its manageable interest and influence to overcome corruption risks at the national institutional level, local government level, and related to Ukraine’s recovery and reconstruction. Specifically, these include: 

• Anti-Corruption Institutional Challenges: Nascent anti-corruption institutions facing depleted human resources and budget austerity during wartime face challenges guaranteeing adequate corruption prevention, deterrence, and the inevitability of punishment for corruption offenses. 
• Weak Anti-Corruption Controls in Local Government: Weak anti-corruption compliance and control measures in local communities, depleted human resources, and humanitarian emergencies during wartime challenge adequate corruption prevention, deterrence, and the inevitability of punishment for corruption offenses at the local level. 
• Recovery and Reconstruction Corruption Risks: Unresolved corruption risks due to the lack of internal control, non-transparent procedure, and weak civil oversight over key reconstruction processes, including infrastructure restoration, asset management, environmental recovery, create risks for transparent and accountable reconstruction and recovery. 

The Pro-Integrity Activity will pursue a problem-driven approach addressing the root causes through targeted objectives aligned with mission and U.S. government strategy. 

POSITION DESCRIPTION 

The Accountant is a key member of the finance team and plays a pivotal role in assuring adherence to financial policies, project policies and procedures, regulations, controls, and reporting systems. S/he will provide accounting support to the project office and ensure compliance of all relevant accounting and financial reporting functions. Responsible for recording costs and day to day general accounting, accounts receivable/payable, payroll, assuring all backup documentation is audit ready, and supporting the Finance Manager and Senior Accountant with all financial functions. 

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES 

Policies & Procedures: 

• Ensures that accounting practices are carried out in accordance with GAAP standards; project internal controls are implemented in accordance with DAI policies, USAID rules/regulations, and the terms of the contract. 

Financial Administration: 

• Uses DAI’s Field Accounting system (FAS), cloud software for backup documentation, and DAI’s operations system (TAMIS). 
• Communicates with the Finance Manager and Project Management on troubleshooting technical issues. 
• Conducts daily reviews of backup documentation to ensure completeness, accuracy, and full compliance with DAI policies and procedures. 
• Maintains file management systems for soft and hard copy documentation. 
• Performs regular spot audits on project files. 
• Scans and uploads voucher files to DAI’s repository for the electronic archival of financial documentation. 
• Assists in preparing information for any financial reporting requirements, or internal reports as necessary. 

 General Accounting/Financial Support: 

• Prepares weekly cash-flow forecasts for approval and prepares fund replenishment wire requests. 
• Prepares invoices, advances and reimbursements, checks, and wire transfer payments for approval and processing, ensuring accuracy and timely execution. 
• Prepares project expense vouchers (for all offices) ensuring accuracy of expense coding. 
• Prepares payroll, ensuring leave balances and taxes are accurately recorded. 
• Prepares tax and other remittances. 
• Ensures the timely deposit of cash receipts. 
• Acts as a bank agent securing petty cash replenishments and other cash needs as instructed. 
• Records approved costs in DAI’s Field Accounting System (FAS). 
• Prepares monthly bank reconciliations. 
• Prepares backup documentation for all project-related transactions and ensures completeness and appropriate review and approvals are documented. 
• Ensures petty cash is maintained according to maximum petty cash policy, and that all petty cash procedures are followed. 
• Supports periodic cash counts. 
• Audits travel requests and expense reports for accuracy and compliance and follows procedures to ensure accurate and timely payment and reconciliation of travel advances, reimbursements for staff and partner travel. 

Other duties as assigned. 

QUALIFICATIONS 

• A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of study, such as accounting, business administration, or finance; master’s degree preferred.  
• A minimum of six (6) years of relevant professional experience demonstrating progressive responsibility in finance and accounting. 
• Prior experience managing finance and accounting for USAID- or other international donor-funded programs preferred. 
• Demonstrated knowledge of internal controls and audit processes, and of relevant financial reporting requirements in Ukraine.  
• Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office applications, including Excel and Word, required, and enterprise accounting software.  
• Ability to appropriately manage confidential and sensitive data while upholding the highest ethical standards.  
• Strong interpersonal communication and collaborative teamworking skills.  
• Fluency in Ukrainian with excellent oral and written communications skills required; professional proficiency reading, writing, and speaking English preferred.    

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS 

Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Please submit your Cover Letter and CV to [email protected]

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please include “Application for Accountant: your name and surname” in the subject line. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or status as a protected veteran. 

DAI and its employees are committed to confronting discrimination in all forms, nurturing respect for our interpersonal relationships, and holding ourselves accountable for positive change within the company and in the communities, cultures, and countries in which we live and work.  DAI is committed to attracting and retaining the best employees from all races, ethnicities, and backgrounds in our continued effort to become a better development partner. 

DAI upholds the highest ethical standards. We are committed to the prevention of sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment as well as other ethical breaches. All our positions are therefore subject to stringent vetting and reference checks. 

DAI ORGANIZATION AND VALUES 

DAI is a global development company with corporate offices in the United States, the United Kingdom, EU, Nigeria, Pakistan, and Palestine and project operations worldwide. We tackle fundamental social and economic development problems caused by inefficient markets, ineffective governance, and instability. DAI works on the frontlines of global development. Transforming ideas into action—action into impact. We are committed to shaping a more livable world. 

DAI and its employees are committed to confronting racism and holding ourselves accountable for positive change within the company and in the communities, cultures, and countries in which we live and work. DAI is committed to attracting and retaining the best employees from all races and backgrounds in our continued effort to become a better development partner. DAI upholds the highest ethical standards. We are committed to the prevention of sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment as well as other ethical breaches. All of our positions are therefore subject to stringent vetting and reference checks. 

DAI is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a commitment to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.