Description :About Mercy Corps:Mercy Corps is a leading global organization powered by the belief that a better world is possible. In disaster, in hardship, in more than 40 countries around the world, we partner to put bold solutions into action — helping people triumph over adversity and build stronger communities from within.Now, and for the future.The Program/Department Summary: Mercy Corps’ Ukraine crisis response seeks to meet the humanitarian needs of vulnerable Ukrainians and other war-affected people where they are: displaced inside Ukraine, refugees in Poland, Romania and Moldova, or trapped behind frontlines. We aim to reach 500,000 vulnerable people with multi-purpose cash assistance, in-kind humanitarian support, and protection services across four countries. Almost all of our impact will be delivered in partnership: with Ukrainian, Polish, Romanian and Moldovan civil society organizations through a granting program that matches humanitarian action with capacity strengthening, and with peer international NGOs through a consortium in Ukraine. Mercy Corps is responding to the Ukraine crisis with large-scale consortium programming with a focus on Multi-Purpose Cash Assistance (MPCA). The Consortium is a partnership between four international humanitarian aid agencies to model and deliver innovative, effective cash and other humanitarian assistance programs to support people affected by the Ukraine crisis within Ukraine. The Operations Department provides key support to the entire country program in procurement, asset management, warehouse management, fleet management and facilities & office management for successful program implementation.General Position Summary:
The accountant of the organization belongs to the professional group "Professionals”.
Appointment to the position of accountant and dismissal from it is carried out by order of the Head of the Organization upon submission of the chief accountant in compliance with the requirements of the Labor Code of Ukraine.
Ensures accounting, adhering to the unified methodological principles established by the Law of Ukraine "On Accounting and Financial Reporting in Ukraine", considering the specifics of the organization's activities and the technology for processing accounting data.
Ensures complete and reliable reflection of the information contained in the primary documents accepted for accounting in the accounting accounts.
In agreement with the Head of the Organization, submits documents to the chief accountant for the transfer of funds in accordance with the specified taxes and payments, as well as for settlements with other creditors in accordance with contractual obligations.
Participate in the inventory of assets and liabilities, the preparation of materials related to shortages and compensation for losses due to shortages, theft and damage to the organization's assets.
Prepares data for inclusion in financial reporting, prepares its individual forms, as well as forms of other periodic reporting based on accounting data.
Ensures the preparation of processed documents, registers and reports for their storage for the established period.
Participates in the preparation of proposals for:
making changes to the selected accounting policy, improving internal (management) accounting and document flow rules.
developing an additional system of accounts and registers for analytical accounting, reporting and controlling business transactions.
ensuring the preservation of property, rational and effective use of material, labor and financial resources, attracting loans and their repayment, regulating the activities of the organization and other issues related to information on the financial position of the organization and the results of its activities.
Constantly familiarizes himself with and studies new regulatory, methodological and reference documents on the organization and maintenance of accounting and makes proposals for their implementation in the Organization.
Performs individual official assignments of his immediate supervisor.
Accountant of the organization: complete higher education with a master's degree, specialist's degree, secondary specialized education, professional specialization "Accounting and Audit", "Entrepreneurship Economics". No requirements for work experience.
Success Factors:The ability to interact effectively with international and national personnel is required. A demonstrated ability to multi-task, meet deadlines and process information in support of changing program activities is necessary. A high professional standard of finance and procurement ethics as well as the willingness and ability to enforce compliance with Mercy Corps and donor policies and procedures is essential. The accountant must be willing to travel to Mercy Corps field offices and project sites.Living Conditions / Environmental ConditionsDuring the field trips living conditions will be adjusted to the field conditions.Ongoing LearningIn support of our belief that learning organizations are more effective, efficient, and relevant to the communities we serve, we empower all team members to dedicate 5% of their time to learning activities that further their personal and/or professional growth and development.Team Efficiency and EffectivenessAchieving our mission starts with how we build our team and collaborate. By bringing together individuals with a variety of experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives, we strengthen our ability to solve complex challenges and drive innovation. We foster a culture of trust and respect, where every team member is valued for their contributions, empowered to reach their full potential, and motivated to do their best work.We recognize that building a strong and effective team is an ongoing process, and we remain committed to learning, improving, and growing together..Equal Employment OpportunityMercy Corps is an equal opportunity employer that does not tolerate discrimination on any basis. We actively seek out different backgrounds, perspectives, and skills so that we can be collectively stronger and have sustained global impact.We are committed to providing an environment of respect and psychological safety where equal employment opportunities are available to all. We do not engage in or tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability (including HIV/AIDS status), marital status, military veteran status or any other protected group in the locations where we work.Safeguarding & EthicsMercy Corps is committed to ensuring that all individuals we come into contact with through our work, whether team members, community members, program participants or others, are treated with respect and dignity. We are committed to the core principles regarding prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse laid out by the UN Secretary General and IASC and have signed on to the . By applying for this role an applicant confirms that they have not previously violated an employer’s sexual misconduct, sexual exploitation and abuse, child safeguarding or trafficking policy. We will not tolerate child abuse, sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment by or of our team members. As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive work environment, team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner, respect local laws and customs, and to adhere to and values at all times. Team members are required to complete mandatory Code of Conduct eLearning courses upon hire and on an annual basis.As an applicant, if you witness or experience any form of sexual misconduct during the recruitment process, please report this to Mercy Corps Integrity Hotline (integrityhotline@mercycorps.org).Only pre-selected candidates will be contacted for an interview.People with disabilities and veteran status are welcome to apply.Important Notice: Mercy Corps never charges candidates any fees at any stage of the recruitment process. If you are asked to make a payment for a job opportunity claiming to be from Mercy Corps, it is a scam.All official communication from Mercy Corps will come from an @mercycorps.org email address. We do not contact candidates via Gmail, Yahoo, WhatsApp, or other unofficial channels.If you receive a suspicious job offer, please report it to us immediately.
