Finance Officer - for Ukrainian nationals only

• Ensure preparation of monthly and annual reports to local Tax Department in accordance with local law regulations and requirements.
• Oversee obligations of all tax related issues including staff and contractors' income tax, VAT (if applicable), social security payments and other tax obligation.
• Continuously study, follow up and always be aware of changes and/or modification of tax legislation and report to the Finance Coordinator when such changes take place. If required, advise on changes in procedures to comply with local tax law and regulations.
• Provide costing information and analysis for new proposal development

• Contribute to development of expenditure procedures, procurement and control procedures; conduct relevant finance training for finance and non-finance staff.
• Ensure maintenance of financial management system (Agresso), including timely posting of all transactions and reconciliation of balances.
• Support the Finance Coordinator with development and adaptation of finance policies and procedures to maintain well-controlled environment and segregation of duties.
• Oversee bank account and office cash reconciliations. Ensure availability of cash for the Ukraine CO programs and operations at all times.
• Provide support during financial audits including internal or external audits.
• Conduct training to local partners on financial management system, donor and local authorities reporting. Perform periodic monitoring visits to sub-awardees.

• Support the FC in recruitment of new staff members for Finance Unit. Provide guidance and on-the-job training to the new staff.

• The post-holder will comply with all relevant Save the Children policies and procedures with respect to child safeguarding, safety and security, code of conduct, equal opportunities and other relevant policies

• holds self accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values

• sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves and their team, takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages their team to do the same
• widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others
• future orientated, thinks strategically and on a global scale.

• builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, Members and external partners and supporters
• values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength
• approachable, good listener, easy to talk to.

• develops and encourages new and innovative solutions / willing to take disciplined risks.

• honest, encourages openness and transparency; demonstrates highest levels of integrity

• Degree in higher level of education, preferably in Finance Management, Accounting, Economics

• Minimum 2 years' relevant experience in finance, legal support, audit etc.
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English (required) and Russian/Ukrainian
• Computer literate (including working knowledge of Microsoft Office)
• Excellent attention to detail, organisational skills and discretion with confidential information
• Ability to work independently and proactively
• Proven ability to handle challenging work load
• Knowledge or experience of NGO work desirable

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