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Financial specialist | Finance Officer - National Position in Malteser International
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Malteser International
Malteser International is an international humanitarian aid organization operating under the auspices of the Sovereign Order of Malta. For more than 60 years, we have provided relief and recovery support to people during and after conflicts and disasters around the world. Christian values and humanitarian principles form the basis of our activity. In more than 30 countries in Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe and the Middle East, we support people in need, regardless of their religion, background or political beliefs.
Since the start of the war in eastern Ukraine in 2014, Malteser International has been working with three local partner organizations in the field of mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS). Since the full-scale invasion on 24 February 2022, Malteser International has rapidly expanded its humanitarian operations to respond to the growing needs across the country, partnering with more than 8 local organizations to provide critical assistance to people affected by the crisis. Today, Malteser International's humanitarian response includes the distribution of food, hygiene kits, winter kits, housing assistance and MPCA in hard-to-reach areas of Eastern and Southern Ukraine to reduce challenges and risks to people's lives. The international network of the Order of Malta supports people affected by the war in Ukraine and will continue to do so as long as help is needed.
To implement its activities in Ukraine Malteser International a financial specialist (ku)
- Starting date: as soon as possible
Place jobs: Lviv
Contract duration: 1 year
Salary: according to qualifications and experience, from UAH 82,700 before taxation
Social package: medical insurance, psychosocial support (PSS)
Vacation: 36 calendar days per year + internal additional benefits
Comprehensive financial monitoring of partners
Perform full financial monitoring of established partners, covering the entire financial cycle — from transaction accounting to preparation of financial statements.
Check financial reports of partners to ensure:
correct display and classification of expenses;
compliance with approved budgets and budget articles;
accuracy and consistency with supporting documents (vouchers).
In cooperation with the Financial Manager, prepare and conduct a regular analysis of budget execution (plan/actual comparison) for partner projects, identify deviations, risks, trends of under- or overspending.
Together with the program team check requests from partners for the transfer of funds, in particular:
check the accuracy and completeness of the request, compliance of amounts with approved budgets and supporting documents;
confirm admissibility inexpenses, their proper justification and compliance with the terms of the partnership agreement and donor requirements.
Review of partner vouchers (PRV)
Check partner vouchers against declared expenses to confirm full compliance between primary documents and financial statements.
Review financial documentation submitted by partners for completeness, accuracy and compliance with MI and donor policies, guidelines, regulations and procedures prior to approval.
Partner support and capacity building
Provide ongoing consulting support to partners on financial reporting, record keeping and donor compliance.
Conduct trainings and individual consultations for financial staff of partners in order to strengthen internal financial systems and understand donor requirements.
Collaborate with other units to ensure comprehensive and coordinated support to partners.
Identification of risks and reporting
Identify risks of non-compliance or recurring financial problems identified during the audit and monitoring.
Contribute to the development of action plans to minimize financial and compliance risks at the partner level.
Your profile:
Key competencies and technical expertise:
Basic knowledge in the field of financial analysis and reporting; high attention to detail and documentation accuracy.
Understanding donor compliance and internal control systems requirements.
Developed communication skills, capacity building skills, team spirit and ability to coordinate.
Proven risk identification and problem solving skills.
Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration or a related field.
At least 3 years of experience in finance, auditing or grant management - preferably in an NGO or within donor-funded programs.
Knowledge of donor requirements (e.g. GFFO, BMZ, UN agencies).
Understanding financial legislation and NGO regulation in Ukraine.
Experience working with local partners or public organizations will be a significant advantage.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and financial software.
Fluent command of Ukrainian and professional command of English.
Working at Malteser International
Malteser is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all candidates regardless of gender, religion or origin.
Malteser International is committed to protecting people within its programs from exploitation, violence and sexual harassment and has appropriate policiesand regarding this commitment (including the Code of Conduct), which define the expected behavior and responsibilities of all employees, consultants and other representatives of the organization. Malteser International conducts reference and background checks on all employees (including criminal record checks for certain positions). Any candidate offered a job at Malteser International will be required to sign the MI Code of Conduct as an annex to their employment contract and agree to act in accordance with the provisions of this document.
Whether you work as a specialist in an overseas mission or in one of our regional offices, we offer a challenging and dynamic work environment within an experienced international team. More than 1,000 national and international staff are currently working in various crisis and disaster-affected regions around the world, as well as in our regional offices in Cologne and New York. For more information, please see the materials here.
If you wish to apply for this position, please submit a package of documents (resume, cover letter) by 27 February 2026 through our online job portal using link:
Finance Officer - National Position
Malteser International is the international humanitarian relief agency of the Sovereign Order of Malta. For over 60 years we provide relief and recovery for people during and following conflicts and disasters around the world. Christian values and humanitarian principles form the foundations of our work. In over 30 countries in Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, we support people in need – regardless of their religion, origin or political convictions.
Since the start of the war in eastern Ukraine in 2014, Malteser International has been working with three local partner organizations in the sector of mental health and psycho-social support (MHPSS). Following the full-scale invasion on 24 February 2022, Malteser International has expanded its humanitarian support rapidly to address the growing needs across the country in partnership with more than 8 local partners to provide critical support and relief to people affected by the crisis. Today, Malteser International’s humanitarian response includes distribution of food, hygiene items, winter kits, Shelter and MPCA to hard-to-reach areas in Eastern and Southern Ukraine to alleviate challenges and risk of people lives. The international network of the Order of Malta stands with the people affected by the war in Ukraine and will continue to do so for as long as help is required.
For its work in Ukraine Malteser International is looking for a Finance Officer - National Position.
Job descriptionYour responsibilities:
- Comprehensive Partner Financial Monitoring. Conduct full financial monitoring of assigned partners, covering the entire financial cycle from transaction recording to financial reporting.Review partners’ financial reports to ensure correct booking and classification of expenditures o Alignment with approved budgets and budget lines o Accuracy and consistency with supporting vouchers.In collaboration with Finance Manager prepare and conduct regular budget vs. actual expenditure reviews for partner projects and flag deviations, risks, or under/over-spending trends.Review partners’ cash request in collaboration with program team to ensure: o Verify the accuracy and completeness of the cash request, ensuring amounts align with approved budgets and supporting documentation.Confirm expenditures are eligible, properly justified, and in line with the partnership agreement and donor requirements
- Partner Voucher Verification (PRV). Verify partner vouchers against reported expenditures to confirm one-to-one consistency between vouchers and financial reports. Review financial documentation submitted by partners to ensure completeness, accuracy, and compliance with MI and donor policies, guidelines, regulations, and procedures prior to acceptance
- Partner Support and Capacity Strengthening.Provide ongoing guidance and support to partners in financial reporting, documentation, and donor compliance. Deliver trainings and one-on-one coaching to partner finance staff to strengthen internal financial systems and understanding of donor regulations. Collaborate with other departments to ensure integrated and coordinated partner support.
- Risk Identification and Reporting.Flag any compliance risks or recurring financial issues identified during review and verification processes. Support the development of action plans to mitigate financial and compliance risks at the partner level
Personal profileYour profile:
Core Competencies and Technical Expertise:
- Strong expertise in financial analysis and reporting; strong attention to detail and documentation accurancy.
- Donor compliance requirements and internal control frameworks
- Strong communication, capacity building skills,team spirit and coordination.
- Proven risk identification skills and problem solving
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
- At least 3 years of experience in finance, audit, or grants management—preferably with NGOs or donor-funded programs.
- Familiarity with donor compliance requirements (e.g., GFFO, BMZ, UN agencies).
- Understanding of Ukrainian NGO financial regulations and laws
- Experience working with local partners or community-based organizations is a strong asset
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial software
- Fluency in Ukrainian and professional proficiency in English required.
OfferWhat we offer:
- Start Date: ASAP
- Duty Station: Lviv
- Duration of contract: 1 year
- Salary according to qualification and experience, starting from 1655 EUR gross
- Medical insurances, PSS
- 36 day per year AL + internal benefits
Other informationWorking for Malteser International
Malteser is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all people, regardless of gender, confession or origin.
Malteser International is committed to safeguarding people within our programmes from exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment and has specific policies on this commitment (including a Code of Conduct) which outlines the expected behaviour and the responsibility of all staff, consultants and other organisational representatives. Malteser International conducts reference and background checks for all staff (including criminal records check for specific roles). Any candidate offered a job with Malteser International will be expected to sign MI’s Code of Conduct as an appendix to their contract of employment and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these document
Whether you work as a specialist on overseas service or in one of our regional offices - we offer you a challenging working environment in an experienced international team. More than 1,000 national and international staff are currently deployed in various crisis and disaster areas around the world as well as in our regional offices in Cologne and New York City. For more information please have a look here.
Contact Closing words // Call-to-actionHow to apply:
If you are interested in this position, please apply online at our job portal. Kindly submit your extensive application (CV, letter of motivation, copies of diplomas and three professional references) until 27.02.2026.
