Ольга

Olha Yevsiukova

Place of birth: Ukraine Nationality: Ukrainian Phone number: [open contact info](look above in the "contact info" section) (Mobile)

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Address: Kyiv, Ukraine (Work)

ABOUT ME

Finance, Grants and Compliance Specialist with five years of experience in financial management within public and
international development programmes. Over the past three years, I have worked on donor-funded initiatives focused
on community recovery, workforce retraining and economic resilience.
I bring a strong background in reviewing grant and procurement expenditures, verifying supporting documentation,
ensuring compliance with donor rules. My experience combines financial management, grants administration,
compliance, audit support and administrative coordination.
I am experienced in supporting country-level operations, working closely with partners and programme teams. I value
collaborative work, continuous process improvement and practical solutions that enable projects to achieve their goals
effectively and transparently.

WORK EXPERIENCE

GRANT AND FINANCE SPECIALIST – PLAN INTERNATIONAL UKRAINE – 01/2026 – 03/2026 – KYIV, UKRAINE

• Set up project and partner budgets in SAP, including creation of grants and budget structures in line with donor
agreements and organisational procedures.
• Prepared interim donor financial reports and consolidated partner budgets into master project budgets.
• Reviewed partner financial reports, invoices, and supporting documentation to ensure compliance with donor
rules, grant agreements, and internal policies.
• Updated financial forecasts, burn-rate analysis and Budget Follow-Upto support budget monitoring and
decision-making.
• Processed advance liquidations in SAP following approval of partner financial reports and supported tranche
disbursement requests.
• Participated in project kick-off meetings and provided financial guidance to implementing partners on
budgeting, reporting, and compliance requirements.
• Reviewed and cleared partner procurement requests, ensuring alignment with approved budgets and donor
regulations.
• Managed budget revisions including savings reallocation, top-ups, FX gains and budget modifications in
coordination with programme teams and donors.

FINANCE OFFICER – SEPARATE DIVISION OF HELVETAS SWISS INTERCOOPERATIONS IN UKRAINE
– 02/2025 – 12/2025 – KYIV, UKRAINE

• Reviewed partner grant invoices, financial reports and supporting documentation to ensure allowability,
allocability and compliance with grant agreements, donor rules and internal financial policies.
• Managed end-to-end financial and grants management for 5–7 implementing partners and 50+ micro-grant
recipients, ensuring compliance with donor requirements (SIDA, SDC, Swiss Solidarity, BMZ) and organisational
procedures.
• Assessed partner financial capacity, including review of audited financial statements and ongoing financial due
diligence.
• Supported partner budget development, revisions and monitoring, including BvA analysis, cashflow and burn-
rate tracking, and provision of forecasts and recommendations to improve budget utilisation.
• Led financial capacity strengthening of partner organisations through trainings and 1:1 coaching on budgeting,
donor compliance, financial reporting, procurement rules, internal controls and documentation standards.
• Maintained audit-ready documentation and supported internal and external audits, including preparation of
sampled expenditures and follow-up on audit findings and recommendations.
• Provided finance and administrative support to programme operations, including coordination with logistics and
administrative functions, payments processing and control of advances.
FINANCE - ADMIN OFFICER – INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION OF RED CROSS AND RED CRESCENT SOCIETIES
(AUSTRIAN RED CROSS TEAM) – 03/2023 – 02/2025 – KYIV, UKRAINE

• Ensured accurate financial management and donor compliance (ADA, Neighbor in Need), resulting in timely and
error-free reporting.
• Reviewed financial reports and supporting documentation from implementing partners for alignment with
project activities, ensuring transparency and compliance with donor requirements.
• Conducted monthly budget monitoring and variance analysis, providing detailed financial insights and
recommendations to program teams; facilitated quarterly meetings with partners and program staff to review
budget implementation and adjust forecasts.
• Coordinated closely with Ukrainian Red Cross finance team, HQ finance team, and expat program staff, enabling
smooth program implementation across multiple locations.
• Organized procurement, logistics, travel orders, and monitoring visits, ensuring operational efficiency and
uninterrupted project activities.
• Facilitation the organization of project meetings and planning workshops, delivering comprehensive
administrative support to ensure the smooth implementation of project activities.
• Facilitated partner communication and alignment, supporting strategic objectives and effective project delivery.

CHIEF SPECIALIST IN ECONOMIC ANALYSIS – MARIUPOL CITYCOUNCIL – 01/2020 – 07/2022 – MARIUPOL, UKRAINE

• Developed and managed grant programs to support local entrepreneurship, including organizing and
overseeing grant competitions, assessing applications, and selecting projects based on clear criteria.
• Reviewed business plans, prepared financial analyses, and evaluated feasibility and potential payback of
startups, ensuring informed funding decisions.
• Managed all stages of the grant cycle, including contract preparation, monitoring, reporting, and ensuring
compliance with program requirements.
• Coordinated closely with the Center for Entrepreneurship Development, providing guidance to applicants and
partners, and facilitating regular progress reviews.
• Conducted sectoral economic analysis using statistical and open-source data to provide strategic
recommendations for supporting local producers and entrepreneurs.
• Designed databases and analytical tools to track grants, monitor project progress, and produce reports for
monthly, annual, and interim reviews.
• Supported communication and outreach activities, including event promotion, website updates, and SMM to
engage the local business community.

PERSONAL FINANCIAL CONSULTANT – UKRSIBBANK BNP PARIBAS GROUP – 06/2012 – 12/2019 – MARIUPOL, UKRAINE

• Client acquisition and relationship management
• Sales of banking products and cross-selling tailored
• Portfolio and performance management
• Operational support and compliance — overseeing transactions, currency control, and adherence to regulatory
and risk management requirements.
• Client onboarding and service quality

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

09/2008 – 06/2013 Mariupol, Ukraine
MASTER'S DEGREE IN INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICS Mariupol State University

2025
FINANCE MANAGER Laba LLC

2025
HEAT TRAINING

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Mother tongue(s): UKRAINIAN | RUSSIAN
Other language(s):

UNDERSTANDING SPEAKING WRITING

Listening Reading Spoken production Spoken interaction

ENGLISH B2 B2 B2 B1 B1

SKILLS

Advanced Google Sheets corporate Sharepoint portal skills Budget follow up MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook,
Powerpoint, OneNote, ) Work in SAP sistem donor complience