Finance Development Advisor in Red Cross Ukraine

The National Committee of the Ukrainian Red Cross Society (URCS) announces a competition for the position of Finance Development Advisor 

The Ukrainian Red Cross Society is the largest humanitarian organization in Ukraine, which is one of the first to respond to all emergencies in the country and provide assistance to those who need it most.

Do you feel like you can make the world a better place? Join the Ukrainian Red Cross Society:

• The opportunity to do good: Help those who need it and feel inspired by contributing to a better world.
• New knowledge and skills: Take interesting trainings, become a volunteer or employee, and gain valuable experience for your life.
• Friends and like-minded people: Join a team of caring people who are always ready to help.
• Pride in your actions: Join and feel proud to be a hero!

The Ukrainian Red Cross is thousands of people across Ukraine who make the world a better place every day.

Essential Tasks:

Improved accountability, transparency & governance 

• Knowledge of different financial reporting frameworks applicable to projects and institutional reporting. Use such knowledge to support and guide the NS in financial statement preparation.
• Support the URCS in coordinating external audits following the International Standards on Auditing (ISA)
• Support in review and dissemination (training) of policies and procedures throughout NS including those on Fraud and Corruption, Grants Manual & the Finance & Accounting manual.
• Support the CAE in the development of an internal audit manual
• Together with FD delegate, provide trainings on fraud and corruption, internal audit, audit preparation
• Track and monitor the implementation of activities under Outcome 2 in the FD PoA on a monthly basis.
• Assist URCS Compliance, Risk and Internal Audit departments with legal and regulatory requirements compliance, as well as compliance with organizational policies and procedures.
• Communicate openly about successes, challenges, and areas for improvement.

Improve efficiency and effectiveness of the Finance function

• Support in review and dissemination (training) the Finance & Accounting manual.
• Support the URCS Finance Director and FD delegate in implementing an efficient Finance structure that meets URCS operational, reporting, and compliance goals. 
• Together with Finance Director and FD Delegate, conduct specialized trainings for finance staff on accounting, treasury, budgeting and grants & compliance based on the needs.
• Track, monitor and report on activities in the plan of action

Improve efficiency and effectiveness of Internal Control processes

• Compile, map, and analyze processes within the Finance Department on an ‘As Is’ basis.
• Evaluate inherent and control risk on an as is basis whilereviewing internal control coverages at a process level.
• Design new processes, internal controls while focusing on efficiencies and operation, reporting and compliance objectives.
• Evaluate the internal controls and provide recommendations on improving different components in the Finance Department.
• Track, monitor and report on activities under the plan of action

Increased efficiency, reliability and relevance of financial reporting

• Focus on assisting URCS in terms of improving financial reporting (internal and external) insofar that efficiency, effectiveness and relevance increases.
• Introduce capabilities in URCS accounting software to ensure automated, customizable, transparent and reliable financial reports are produced 
• Track, monitor and report on activities under the plan of action

Requirements

Education:

Accounting degree or Certified Public accountant, Chartered Accountant or ACCA (CPA, ACCA)

Experience:

• 3-5 years’ experience in a Big Four audit firm is desired
• Knowledge of Internal Control and Risk Management Frameworks, as well as accounting standards (UAS, IAS and IFRS)
• Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience of coaching, facilitating, managing and/or supporting staff in financial management and or audit field.
• Proficient with Microsoft Visio and Excel
• Basic Knowledge of ERP systems and their respective deployment will be an added advantage
• Project management skills (problem-solving, team management, scheduling, communication).

English language proficiency at B1, B2 level.        

The Ukrainian Red Cross Society offers:

• Interesting, diverse and multitasking work;
• Employment in accordance with the Labor Code;
• Timely payment of salary;
• A friendly and close-knit team of like-minded people;
• Participation in trainings and seminars in Ukraine and abroad.
• Unique experience in the largest public organization in Ukraine

We aim to create a safe and inclusive environment at URCS that will provide all employees and volunteers, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, disability, or sexual orientation,  equal access to opportunities, protection of their dignity, and equal rights. 

We are an employer with equal opportunities for all employees, including people with disabilities. 

We do not discriminate in our recruitment and employment practices based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, genetic information, or age. 

Sexual exploitation and abuse are prohibited in all forms. The organization implements a policy to prevent sexual harassment, sexual exploitation, and abuse, including in the workplace.  

Location: Kyiv

If you are interested in this position, please send your CV and Cover letter in English only to [email protected] 

Due to a large number of requests, we contact candidates who fully meet the requirements of the vacancy.

National Committee The Red Cross Society of Ukraine (RCSU) announces a competition for the position of Financial Advisor. The Red Cross Society of Ukraine - the largest humanitarian organization of Ukraine, which is one of the first to respond to all emergency situations in the country and provides assistance to those who need it most.

Do you feel that you can make the world a better place? Join the Red Cross Society of Ukraine:

• Opportunity to do good: Help those in need and feel inspired from the contribution  
• New knowledge and skills: Take interesting trainings, become a volunteer or an employee and get experience that will be useful in life.
• Friends and like-minded people: Join a team of caring people who are always ready to help.
• Pride in your actions: Join and feel proud of what you are - a hero!

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Improving accountability, transparency and management in the TCHHU

Supporting financial reporting

• Knowledge of various financial reporting standards applicable to projects and institutional reporting. Use this knowledge to support and provide advice to the TCHU on the preparation of financial statements.
• Assist the TCHU in coordinating external audits in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (ISA).
• Support in review and dissemination (training ) policies and procedures across the TCU, including the Fraud and Corruption Policy, the Grants Manual and the Finance and Accounting Manual.
• Assisting the Chief Auditor (CAE) in the development of the Internal Audit Manual.
• Together with the delegate of the finance department, conduct training on issues of fraud and corruption, internal audit, preparation for audit.
• Monthly monitoring of the implementation of measures according to Direction 2 of the action plan of the finance department.
• Assistance TCHU's compliance, risk management and internal audit departments regarding compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, as well as organizational policies and procedures.
• Open communication about successes, challenges and areas for improvement.
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  Increasing the efficiency and effectiveness of financial activities

  • Support in the review and distribution (training) of the Manual on Finance and Accounting.
  • Assisting the CFO of TCHU and the delegate of the finance department in implementing an effective financial structure that meets the operational, reporting and compliance goals of the TCHU.
  • Together with the CFO and delegate of the finance department, conduct specialized training for the financial peaccounting, treasury, budgeting and grants and compliance staff as needed.
  • Tracking, monitoring and reporting on action plan activities.

  Increasing efficiency and effectiveness of internal control processes

  • Collection, mapping and analysis of processes in the financial department at the current moment.
  • Assessment of internal and control risks at the current moment when reviewing coverage of internal control at the process level.
  • Develop new processes and internal controls, focusing on efficiency and operational, reporting and compliance objectives.
  • Evaluate internal controls and make recommendations on improving the various components of the finance department.
  • Tracking, monitoring and reporting on action plan activities.

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  • Focusing on helping TCU improve financial reporting (internal and external) in ways that increase efficiency, effectiveness and relevance.
  • Implementation of TCU accounting software capabilities to ensure automated, customizable, transparent and reliable financial reports.
  • Tracking, monitoring and reporting on action plan activities.

  Requirements:

  • It is desirable to have 3-5 years of work experience in a Big Four audit company
  • Knowledge of internal control and risk management methodologies, as well as accounting standards (NP(S)BO, IFRS)< /li>
  • Minimum 3-5 years of experience training, facilitating, managing and/or supporting staff in financial management and/or auditing
  • Proficient user of Microsoft Visio and Excel
  • Basic knowledge of ERP systems and their implementation will be an additional advantage
  • Project management skills (problem solving, team management, planning, communication)

  Proficiency in English on levels B1- B2. 

  The Red Cross Society of Ukraine offers:

  • Interesting, varied and multitasking work;
  • Employment according to the Labor Code;
  • Timely payment of wages;
  • Friendly and close-knit team of like-minded people;
  • Participation in trainings and seminars in Ukraine and abroad.
  • Unique experience of working in the largest public organization of Ukraine

  We aim to create a safe and an inclusive environment that will provide all employees, volunteers, regardless of age, sex and gender, ethnic origin, religion, disability, sexual orientation, equal access to opportunities, protection of their dignity and equal rights.

  We are an employer with equal opportunities for all employees, including persons with disabilities.

  We do not discriminate in our selection and employment based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, etcnetic information, age.

  Sexual exploitation and abuse are prohibited in all forms. The organization implements a policy to prevent sexual harassment, sexual exploitation and harassment, including in the workplace. 

  Working place: Kyiv

  Probationary period - 3 months.

  Please send a resume indicating the desired salary level with the designation of the position only in English at the following address: [email protected], because resumes will be reviewed by foreign colleagues, and interviews will be conducted entirely in English

  Due to the large number of requests, we contact candidates who fully meet the requirements of the vacancy.