Finance Officer – Community Аction for HIV Control

Pact Overview:

At the heart of Pact is the promise of a better tomorrow.  The promise of a healthy life.  Of a decent livelihood. Of sustainable natural resources that benefit communities.  Now more than ever in its 42 -year history, Pact is helping millions of people who are poor and marginalized discover and build their own solutions and take ownership over their future.

Pact enables systemic solutions that allow those who are poor and marginalized to earn a dignified living, be healthy, and take part in the benefits that nature provides. Pact accomplishes this by strengthening local capacity, forging effective governance systems, and transforming markets into a force for development.

Pact Inc, is implementing a USAID-funded project Community Action for HIV Control. The project goal is to accelerate Ukraine’s efforts to achieve HIV epidemic control by 2030 by improved prevention, testing and linkage to care among key and priority populations.

Position Summary:

Pact is seeking applications for the position of Finance Officer. Under the direction of the Finance Manager, the Finance Officer assists and supporting in providing accounting and financial analysis support, audits back-up documentation, and provides assistance in the submission of financial statements in accordance with internal deadlines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in handling accounting through Pact accounting program in accordance with Pact policy, verifying accuracy of expenses, and project accounting codes;
• Prepare payment request forms for all bank transactions in accordance with Pact policy & Ukrainian legislation;
• Conduct daily reviews of backup documentation to ensure completeness, accuracy, and full compliance with Pact regulations, local law, and USAID requirements;
• Assist in preparation and submission of financial reports according to Pact policy;
• Prepare and submit VAT confirmation statements to local fiscal authorities according to Ukrainian regulations, other statements as needed;
• Responsible for maintaining the file management systems, and accounting and financial documentation in soft and hard copies as required;
• Prepare and submit a Petty Cash report in Pact accounting program per internal Pact policy;
• Ensure inventory entries respond to Inventory log and back up documentation;
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Basic Requirements:

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or equivalent;
• 2+ years of experience on similar position;
• Working proficiency of English (oral, writing and reading);
• Knowledge of Ukrainian and international accounting standards;
• Knowledge of Ukrainian tax, financial and labor laws;
• Experience working on a USAID-funded project a plus;
• Experience with enterprise accounting software and Microsoft office.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge and understanding of donor policies and regulations;
• Excellent organizational skills ;
• Demonstrated ability to deal – independently and as a team member – with a wide range of people, situations and languages;
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage a complex workload and deadlines;
• Excellent communication skills;
• Pro-active, fast-thinker, and able to work with minimal supervision.

Pact is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors.

To Apply

Please send your CV and motivation letter to [email protected] with “ComAxn – Finance Officer” in the subject line. Please include at least three contacts of your former supervisors who can provide reference for you. The position is open until filled. Only short-listed candidates will be invited for an interview.