Фінансовий асистент, асистентка

Будь ласка, надсилайте свої резюме: Finance Assistant in Lviv | 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. 

Program / Department Summary:

The Mercy Corps Finance Department is responsible for all financial functions in Ukraine, including accounting, payments and banking, payroll, budgeting, financial reporting, and grants financial management and compliance. The Mercy Corps Finance Department ensures compliance with donor regulations, local legislation as well as Mercy Corps’ internal policies and procedures. In its role as a support to the Program Department, the Finance Department provides timely reports and assistance to the Country Director and the Program team to ensure that financial resources are used efficiently and effectively.

General Position Summary:

Working in the Finance Department under the supervision of the Chief accountant, the Assistant Accountant will assist in the processing and accounting of primary documentation in timely and accurate manner according to Ukraine Accounting Standards. 

 Essential Responsibilities

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.

Accounts Management

• Verifies, records and organizes invoices, receipts, checks and other primary financial documents in accordance with approved project budgets, donor requirements and internal financial policies.
• Maintains professional communication with vendors and partners; coordinates the timely collection, verification, and proper completion of financial documents in line with organizational standards.
• Compiles reports on the use of funds, including expenditures from the Representative Office’s corporate cards; ensures proper documentation and cost coding.
• Inputs vendor, contract and inventory data info the BAS accounting system; participates in the annual inventory process and documentation.
• Creates and regularly updates internal registers of financial documents and expenditures to ensure transparency of financial transactions and support timely reporting.
• Works closely with project managers, the operation team and other departments to ensure effective and timely document flow and financial operations.
• Organizes proper storage of both paper and electronic financial documentation in compliance with internal policies and donor requirements.
• Actively engages with safeguarding policies and integrates appropriate practices into daily work, including identifying and mitigating risks within the scope of responsibilities.
• Demonstrates commitment to Mercy Corps values, including respect for dignity, equity and the well-being of program participants and colleagues.

Supervisory Responsibility None

Accountability

Reports Directly To: Chief Accountant

Works Directly With: Operation team, Payroll team, HR team

Accountability to Participants and Stakeholders

Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts toward accountability, specifically to our program participants, community partners, other stakeholders, and to international standards guiding international relief and development work. We are committed to actively engaging communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field projects.

Minimum Qualifications & Transferable Skills

• Two years of experience in accounting in accordance with the National Accounting Standards of Ukraine.
• Knowledge of the requirements for primary documentation in the non-profit sector.
• A degree in accounting or a relevant business field is desirable.
• Strong computer skills in MS Office programs, particularly Excel.
• Accuracy in the processing of cash transactions, mathematical aptitude and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of Sphere standards and other training in humanitarian response preferred.

Success Factors

A clear understanding 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. A high level of personal integrity, honesty and transparency in all cash handling is essential. The ability to interact effectively with international and national staff members is required. A demonstrated ability to work quickly and accurately, meet deadlines, and process information in support of changing program activities is necessary.

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 Engagement 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 committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected under applicable law.

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]). 

Deadline for submission of applications: 19 September 2025

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.