Finance Officеr
ЗАВЕРШЕНО
JOB TITLE: Finance Officer
COUNTRY: Ukraine
REPORTS TO: Finance Manager
LOCATION: Kyiv
PREFERRED STARTING DATE: 1st August, 2022
Norwegian People’s Aid is looking for a qualified and experienced individual to fill the following vacant position.
WOMEN AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
The vision of Norwegian People’s Aid is Solidarity in Action. We are a politically independent membership-based organisation working in Norway and in more than 30 countries around the world. Founded in 1939 as the labour movement’s humanitarian solidarity organisation, NPA aims to improve people’s living conditions and to create societies that are more just and more democratic. NPA’s international work covers three core areas: Mine Action and Disarmament, Democratisation and Just distribution of power and resources and Humanitarian Action and Crises response.
Wars and armed conflicts come to an end; however, the remnants of war continue to impact millions of people for decades to follow. Mine Action and Disarmament’s vision is a world where people and communities are safe, resilient and protected before, during and after armed conflict. Together with national authorities and other stakeholders, we are working to resolve problems faced by local communities caused by landmines and explosive remnants of war. Currently, NPA has more than 20 Mine Action Programmes ongoing in Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Balkans and the Middle East
Do you want to join our professional and committed global team in our mission to protect civilians from explosive weapons?
NPA is opening a Mine Action and Disarmament programme with the aim of protecting civilians from the threats posed by explosive ordnance (EO) in Ukraine. NPA is planning to assist displaced and non-displaced civilians with humanitarian activities such as: explosive ordnance Risk Education, Conflict Preparedness and Protection and mines and EO clearance, as well as capacity development projects. NPA’s country office is currently in Kyiv with other country bases to be open in the near future.
In this position your main responsibilities will be, but are not limited to:
- Ensure adherence to NPA and donor policies, guidelines and procedures in addition to adherence to relevant national and local legislation especially local tax law and tax reporting.
- Participate in the planning and budget process and other financial analysis with Finance, Logistic and Programme Managers.
- In close collaboration with Finance, Logistic and Programme Managers ensure funds are spent in accordance with the approved donor budget.
- Prepare note for justification of reversals/corrections posting with prior approval from PM and in line with the authorization table.
- Be responsible to prepare bank, cheque and cash payments. Keep cheque books and signed cheques in a secure lock cabinet at all times.
- Assist Finance Manager in coordination with NPA bank(s) in the country and ensure timely receiving of bank statements.
To be succesfull in this role you must have:
- University degree/diploma in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or related field (preferably in accounting).
- Fluent English language skills – both written and spoken.
- Computer and Microsoft software skills, including strong skills in accounting software.
- Minimum two years of experience in role relevant to accounting/financial management, preferably (but not exclusively) in the humanitarian sector.
- Experience with accounting systems, payroll preparations and payments is desirable.
The following personal qualifications are required:
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Systematic and organised in approach, including accuracy, consistency, and attention to detail, tenacity, and the ability to work under pressure.
- Ability to meet deadlines and work calmly under pressure with limited supervision.
Please note that the announced position will depend on availability of funds and NPA’s successful registration in country.
Kindly send your resume and cover letter to: [email protected].
