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ALYONA DUKHNOVSKA

KYIV, UKRAINE [відкрити контакти](див. вище в блоці «контактна інформація») @ [відкрити контакти](див. вище в блоці «контактна інформація»)

PROFILE

Experienced finance and accounting professional with 18+ years of progressive experience,
including over 10 years in donor-funded and non-profit organizations. Strong expertise in
financial management, budgeting, accounting control, donor compliance, and financial reporting
across complex, multi-project and multi-donor environments.

Proven ability to ensure financial integrity, coordinate and consolidate financial reporting across
teams, and maintain strong internal control systems in dynamic and high-pressure operational
contexts. Experienced in supporting audits, managing cash flow, and improving financial
processes to ensure transparency, compliance, and operational efficiency.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Financial, Accounting & Budgetary Management | Donor Compliance & Institutional Reporting |
Cash Flow & Treasury Management | Budget Monitoring & Variance Analysis | Multi-project
Financial Coordination | Internal Controls & Risk Management | Audit Preparation & Follow-up
| Financial Data Consolidation & Reporting | Excel-based Financial Analysis | Team Coordination
& Capacity Building

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Senior Finance Manager

SOS Children’s Villages Ukraine (NGO)
April 2025 – present

Responsible for full-cycle financial management of donor-funded projects, including budgeting,
accounting, financial monitoring, and reporting.

• Managed budgeting processes, financial planning, and ongoing budget control for
multiple donor-funded projects.
• Ensured accurate consolidation and validation of financial data across different projects
and funding sources.
• Conducted budget monitoring and variance analysis, providing insights for management
decision-making.
 • Ensured full compliance with donor regulations, internal policies, and financial
procedures.
• Supported cash flow planning, liquidity management, and timely payment processing.
• Prepared financial reports for donors, headquarters, and internal stakeholders in
accordance with required standards.
• Coordinated internal and external audit processes, including documentation and
implementation of recommendations.
• Strengthened internal control systems to reduce financial risks and improve accuracy and
transparency of financial data.
• Provided financial guidance and support to project teams, ensuring consistent application
of financial procedures.
• Contributed to standardization and improvement of financial processes and reporting
tools across projects.

Senior Accountant

Management Sciences for Health (MSH) – International Technical Assistance Project
December 2014 – March 2025

• Managed project budgeting processes, ensuring alignment with organizational and donor
requirements, and monitored actual expenditures against approved budgets.
• Prepared and controlled cash flow operations, including fund transfers from HQ and local
currency management, ensuring strict compliance with internal policies.
• Performed bank reconciliations in coordination with Corporate Accounting as part of
month-end closing procedures.
• Reviewed financial documentation, including vouchers and invoices, ensuring accuracy,
completeness, and compliance with donor and organizational requirements.
• Ensured tax compliance, including VAT exemption reporting for USAID-funded activities
and local tax authorities.
• Managed asset tracking and inventory control for office equipment and fixed assets.
• Recorded financial transactions in QuickBooks and Costpoint, ensuring accuracy and
timely reporting.
• Maintained communication with HQ, project management, and staff on financial
procedures and compliance requirements.
• Supported payroll processing in cooperation with local accounting firms, including taxes,
pensions, and benefits administration.
• Monitored staff timesheets and ensured compliance with organizational policies.
• Managed travel advances and reimbursements, ensuring compliance with internal
procedures.
• Supported procurement processes by reviewing documentation and ensuring compliance
with donor regulations.
 • Assisted in contract review and financial analysis of contractual terms and risks, ensuring
alignment with internal policies and donor requirements.

Finance Director & Chief Accountant

LLC Mutator-Ukraine (Publishing House & Media)
August 2008 – June 2014

• Led overall financial management, including budgeting, cash flow planning, and financial
control.
• Ensured compliance with Ukrainian accounting and tax legislation, including preparation
and submission of financial and tax reports.
• Managed accounting operations, including expense tracking, petty cash, and bank
reconciliations.
• Supervised HR accounting processes and supported recruitment activities in coordination
with organizational needs.

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• 2026 – Excel: Business Analysis and Forecasting, DATAbi
• 2025 – Power BI Courses, Intellect
• 2023–2024 – DipIFR (ACCA Diploma in International Financial Reporting)
• 2012–2015 – English for Business Professionals, YAPPI School
• 2008–2009 – CAP / CIPA Certified Accounting Practitioner
• 2001–2006 – Master’s Degree in Accounting and Audit, Institute of Advertising

SKILLS

• Accounting Systems: BAS, QuickBooks, Costpoint, 1C: Enterprise, Microsoft Dynamics
365, M.E.Doc, Вчасно
• Project Management Tools: Smartsheet
• Microsoft Office: Advanced Excel, Word, Power BI