Local Accountant

The selected candidate, as local staff, will operate in the Kharkiv region and support the financial and administrative management of the project. The main task of the Local Accountant is to contribute, through an administrative and accounting support role, to ensuring the proper management, monitoring, and administrative control of project activities.

Requirements:

Knowledge

• Diploma in accounting and/or a degree in economics, finance, or administrative disciplines, obtained at least 3 years prior.
• At least 2 years of experience in financial and accounting management of NGO projects funded by institutional donors.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Native speaker of Ukrainian.
• Strong computer skills.

Skills

• Strong analytical ability to assess complex contexts, risks, and needs.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a strong aptitude for problem-solving and teamwork.

Technical and Soft Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• High level of flexibility and adaptability.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently.
• Reliability, punctuality, attention to detail.

Work conditions:

• Full-time position, Monday to Friday, with working hours to be defined.
• The position will be based in the Kharkiv region.
• Exact location within the region is still to be determined.

Responsibilities:

• Support the financial and administrative management of the project closely in contact with the main Italian office.
• Provide administrative and accounting support to project operations in accordance with the Project Manager and the main Italian office.
• Contribute to ensuring proper financial management of project activities.
• Support the monitoring of project expenditures and financial processes.
• Ensure timely preparation of financial documents in line with donor requirements and formats.
• Help ensure effective administrative control of project activities.