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Будь ласка, надсилайте свої резюме: Finance Officer (maternity leave) (any of our office location) | Mercy Corps Ukraine

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 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.

General Position Summary:

Working in the Finance Department under the direct supervision of the Finance Coordinator for Accounting, the Finance Officer is responsible for processing and recording payments, financial reviews of documents, financial reporting, resource management, coordinating with others, in compliance with donor and MC internal policies.

Essential Responsibilities

• Perform financial Review of TAs, Expense reports, cash payments and simple service contracts for all grants and ensure they are accurately coded and meet donor and MC standards according to approval authority matrix threshold.
• Ensure timely processing of payments to vendors, and timely recording of payments in Mercy Corps Financial System Navigator. Review transactions entered in Navigator, on a daily basis to make them ready for posting.
• Carry out monthly reconciliation of balance sheets accounts as assigned by Finance Coordinator and prepare monthly amortization or other journal entries as needed.
• Coordination with Operations to track all outstanding invoices and ensure they are paid on time for your location.
• Ensure/match invoices/receipts, completion reports with GRN and other required documents for processing of contracts and payments in accordance with donor and MC regulations.
• Coordinate and prepare weekly and monthly cash requirement for your field offices, submit and make sure sufficient cash is available in the office and monitor its use.  Make sure also there is no excess cash.
• Perform financial analysis on expenses upon request from Finance Manager or Director as needed.
• Provide on-going orientation, training and support to MC staff on Mercy Corps and respective donor’s rules and regulations.
• Prepare Bank Reconciliations and perform accurate and timely end month procedures i.e cash counts and end month bank reconciliations as per month close schedule.
• Make sure all income taxes, withholding taxes, VAT are accurately computed and make compilations for monthly statutory deductions and file in drive for main office to send to tax accountant.
• Any other tasks to be assigned by the supervisor.

Safeguarding Responsibilities

• Actively learns about safeguarding and integrates it into their work, including safeguarding risks and mitigations related to their area of work.
• Practices the values of Mercy Corps including respecting the dignity and well-being of participants and fellow team members.
• Encourages openness and communication in their team; encourages team members to submit reports if they have any concerns using reporting mechanisms e.g., Integrity Hotline and other options.

Supervisory responsibility: N/A

Accountability: Finance Coordinator for accounting

Works Directly With: FD, FM, SFOs, FOs, PMs, HR, Operations and other MC team members

Knowledge & Experience:

• A BA/S or equivalent in accounting or finance is required.
• 2 years experience in financial management and accounting.
• Adequate understanding of donor rules and regulations is preferred
• 2 years international NGO/PVO experience is preferred.
• Strong accounting skills and experience, including management of the general ledger, journal entries, payroll, payables and balance sheet.
• Demonstrated experience and skill with financial reports preparation and presentation and proven ability to translate technical financial data into informative reports.
• Advanced computer skills in MS Office programs, particularly Excel and accounting software experience.
• Prior management experience and strong organizational skills preferred.
• Good oral and written English skills, Fluent in Ukrainian, Willing to travel to Mercy Corps and sub grantees field offices and project sites approximately 25%.

Success Factors:

An ability to support programmatic objectives with timely and meaningful financial information is essential.  A demonstrated ability to multi-task, meet deadlines and process information in support of changing program activities is necessary.  An impeccable 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.

Living Conditions / Environmental Conditions

During the field trips living conditions will be adjusted to the field conditions.

Ongoing Learning

In 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 Effectiveness  

Achieving 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 Opportunity

Mercy 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 & Ethics

Mercy 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 Interagency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. 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 Mercy Corps Code of Ethics Policies 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 ([email protected]). 

Тільки попередньо відібрані кандидати будуть запрошені на співбесіду.

Ласкаво запрошуємо осіб з інвалідністю та ветеранів відгукнутись на цю посаду.

Mercy Corps створило робоче місце для працевлаштування осіб з інвалідністю та ветеранів, та належні умови праці для цієї вакансії, але це не обмежує коло осіб, які можуть подаватись на цю вакансію.