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Senior Finance Officer - National Position

Art der Tätigkeit
Nationale Stelle
Kontinent
Europa
Land
Ukraine

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 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). As a result of the Russian attack in February 2022, Malteser International has expanded its humanitarian activities in Ukraine with a strong partner focus to include relief distributions in war-affected areas – winterization – a scale-up of Mental Health and Psycho-social support – as well as social support and cohesion.

In support of the current and envisioned program implementation and to reinforce the capacities of our local partners in Ukraine, Malteser International is looking for a Senior Finance Officer for its office in Kyiv .

Under the supervision of the Finace Manager, the Senior Finance Officer is responsible for ensuring compliance with MI’s standards and rules in the finance field, financial strategy and steering and operational financial management within his/her area of responsibility. In addition , s/he is in charge of supporting the Finance Manager in his/her functions. More specifically, she/he will oversee the implementation and follow-up of financial management and control tools. She/he will also be in charge of training and building the capacities of the partners’ finance staff.

Your responsibilities:

  • Provide support, direction, monitoring, oversight and guidance on financial aspects of the implementation of programme activities through partner organisations.
    Ensure adherence to MI policies, handbooks, guidelines and donor requirement 
  • Prepare and submit reports and analysis and ensure proper filing of all support documents 
  • Support Finance Manager in procedures and required support team trainings 
  • Support partner and project staff in financial matters
  • Maintain budget control and monitor cash flow for Partners 
  • Perform other duties as assigned by Line Manager.

Your profile:

  • Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in financial management, preferably in a humanitarian or development context 
  • Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field. A master’s degree or professional accounting qualification (e.g., CPA, ACCA) is preferred 
  • Experience from working in a senior finance position in a humanitarian/recovery context 
  • Professional knowledge of accounting and auditing (preferable) 
  • Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts 
  • Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities 
  • Fluency in both Ukrainian and English Languages (written and spoken)

What we offer:

  • Start Date: ASAP
  • Duty Station: Kyiv/Ukraine with frequent travel to other oblasts 
  • Duration of contract: One year (with possibility to extend)
  • Salary according to qualification and experience, insurance package

Working 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.

 

How to apply:

If you are interested in this position, kindly submit your extensive application (CV, letter of motivation, copies of diplomas and three professional references) online at our job portal until 25.11.2024.