Фінансовий(а) менеджер(ка): (Finance Manager)

Chemonics International Inc., an international development consulting firm, seeks a Finance Manager for an ongoing USAID-funded project supporting Ukraine. This position is based in Warsaw, Poland.  

 Responsibilities for this position include: 

• Supervise Accountants in all finance and accounting related activities 
• Analyze project burn rate to identify bottlenecks and areas for improvement 
• Review the bi-monthly finance reports for presentation to the FAD, COP, and Home Office (HO) 
• Ensure all financial reports are submitted to HO in accordance with the Chemonics monthly finance calendar 
• Ensure that any/all contractual financial reporting requirements are identified and complied with in a timely and accurate manner. 

• Review the process of CCN salary calculations and disbursements 
• Oversee the employees, grantees and other vendors’ advance payments and settlements 
• Oversee the relationships with the local bank, including the processes of opening and closing accounts 
• Oversee the process of reconciling local cash accounts  
• Ensure the project accounting is provided with clearly auditable and tracible electronic and physical filing systems 

• Review findings of regular financial file audits to ensure compliance and identify areas for improvement 
• Approve payments in accordance with the Project Schedule of Authority 
• Review and approve all financial operations with regards to reasonableness, allocability, and allowability, adhering to Chemonics policies, contractual terms, and other applicable rules and regulations 
• Advise project leadership and HO on project financial matters 
• Oversee and monitor use of company accounting systems, cloud software for backup documentation, etc. 

• Train finance staff in any financial system knowledge gap 
• Ensure that Grant Disbursements are processed according to the Grant Agreements and in accordance with USAID regulation and Chemonics policy 
• Responsible for the project compliance with Ukrainian tax codes, including timely submission of required reports and data to the authorities 
• Set up and supervise the project tax exemption process according to the bilateral agreement provisions 
• Coordinate all tax exoneration documents, other tax exemption documents, and reimbursement of local taxes documents, if needed, with Accountants 

• Serve as back up accountant when applicable 

Qualifications: 

• A minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible finance and accounting experience in terms of the job tasks and responsibilities outlined above; USAID-funded project experience is a plus 
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, or similar area; master’s degree preferred 
• Demonstrated working knowledge of accounting systems and software applications, to include: QuickBooks, MS Word, MS Excel and other basic computer applications. Knowledge of ABACUS is strongly preferred.
• Fluency in English and Ukrainian is required; Polish is preferred
• knowledge of Ukrainian / Polish Tax regulations.

 APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: 

 Send electronic submissions to [email protected] by April 29, 2022. Please insert the position you are applying for (“Finance Manager”) in the subject line and include your CV and a cover letter/statement of interest explaining interest in and qualifications for the job. No telephone inquiries, please. Candidates will be considered on a rolling basis and only finalists will be contacted. For more information, please visit www.chemonics.com.  

 “Chemonics is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors.”