Deputy financial director in The Right to Protection, CF

BF "Right to Protection" (the Foundation) is a charitable organization that focuses its activities on providing assistance to internally displaced persons (IDPs), people in need of international protection, stateless persons and groups at risk of statelessness. The Fund is an executive partner of the UNHCR and implements programs of free legal aid throughout Ukraine, as well as promotes changes in national legislation in accordance with international standards in the field of human rights.

Deputy Financial Director ensures effective management of the Fund's financial flows, control over compliance with financial policies, support for planning and implementation of budgets, as well as compliance of activities with the requirements of donors and the legislation of Ukraine. The position plays a key role in the stability, transparency and compliance of the Fund's financial processes. 700; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none">1. Management of financial processes

• Support of the financial director in planning, coordination and control of the Fund's financial operations.

• Organization and control of daily financial transactions.

• Ensuring timeliness accuracy of financial data.

• Control over implementation of program budgets and preparation of forecasts.

2. Internal financial policies and control

• Participation in the development and updating of financial policies, SOPs, instructions, procedures.

• Supporting the implementation of the internal rules of the Fund.

control

• Analysis of identified financial risks and preparation of recommendations for their elimination.

3. Work with donors and compliance with financial requirements

• Ensuring the fulfillment of financial requirements of donors: FCDO, UN, USAID, EU, GIZ, etc.

• Preparation of financial reports in the framework of grant and sub-grant programs. projects.

• Communication with donors on financial issues, participation in audits.

4. Preparation of financial statements

• Formation of internal financial statements for the management of the Fund.

• Participation in the preparation of annual financial statements.

• Ensuring correct accounting in accordance with the requirements of Ukrainian legislation.

• Coordination of data collection from regional teams and project managers.

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6. Work with partners and sub-grantees

• Checking the financial parts of agreements with partners and subgrantees.

• Analysis of financial reports of partner organizations.

• Coordination of financial processes within sub-grant programs.

• Participation in audits, advising partners on financial procedures.

7. Coordination of audit processes

• Participation in external and internal audits of the Fund and individual projects.

• Preparation of necessary documents, responses to auditors' remarks.

• Implementation of recommendations based on audit results.

8. Support for the development of systems and processes

• Participation in the implementation of new financial management and accounting tools.

• Optimization of financial procedures to increase efficiency.

• Monitoring compliance of IT tools (CRM, accounting systems) with donor requirements.

9. Team support and interaction with units

• Mentoring, supporting and consulting members of the finance department.

• Work closely with program managers, logistics, HR, procurement and other departments.

• Participation in internal work groups for the improvement of financial management.> COMPETENCES

  Education

  • Higher education in finance, accounting, economics, management or related areas.

  Work experience

  • At least 3-5 years of work in the field of finance, accounting or financial management.

  • Experience of working in NGOs, humanitarian or international projects is a significant advantage.

  • In-depth knowledge of financial processes, budgeting, accounting and reporting.

  • Attention to details, analytical thinking, ability to work with complex data.

  • Ability to understand and interpret the financial requirements of donors.

  • Ability to meet deadlines.

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    Fluency in Ukrainian; English is an advantage.

  WE OFFER

  • Official employment according to the Foundation's policies.

  • Opportunity to work remotely or in an office in Kyiv.

  • Competitive salary.

  • Mentoring, support and professional development opportunities.

  • I work in one of the leading humanitarian and human rights organizations of Ukraine.

  Application Process

  Send resume and cover letter to [email protected], noting in the subject of the letter “Deputy Financial Director_Kyiv”.Answers will be sent only to those selected for an interview. Please do not make additional calls.

  Applications are accepted until December 19 2025. If suitable candidates are identified ahead of time, the Foundation reserves the right to complete the process before this deadline.