Financial / Accounting Expert

As a Financial / Accounting Expert, you will be part of expert team in implementing of the EIB-financed «Ukraine Urban Public Transport Project» (UUPTP), whose main objective is to identify, finance and implement a series of projects for the modernization of urban public transport in up to 11 cities in Ukraine. The objective of the assignment is to provide specific support to the Project Management Support Unit (PMSU) on financial and accounting issues.

Tasks

• assistance in preparation of supporting documentation for disbursement applications in line with PPM and Ministry of Finances of Ukraine requirements etc.;
• assistance in implementation of UUPTP activities financed from the loan and grants proceeds;
• checking and approval of all documents relating to the use of loan proceeds and submitted for processing of payment;
• checking and approval of documents required for disbursement or replenishment of loan account; - preparation of UUPTP reports and analysis of financial activities conducted pursuant to approved Project budget;
• preparation and timely submission of required financial reports relating to implementation of the UUPTP for review by relevant stakeholders (EIB, MoF etc.);
• preparation of financial information to be incorporated in Project progress reports or upon request of PMSU Project Manager;
• ensuring accuracy and validity of financial data submitted to EIB
• support for collection and consolidation (if needed) of financial plans of Final Beneficiaries;
• assistance for organization and performance of accounting of financial transactions under UUPTP (loans and grants), including preparation of corresponding reports;
• performance of accounting requirements pursuant to national legislation in force, including special statutory regulations of financial institutions' activity;
• preparation of all financial reports under the UUPTP required by the national legislation in force and submission of such reports to corresponding institutions;
• preparation of documents, forms and reports required by the Budget Code of Ukraine;
• preparing all the required documents for disbursements on special accounts;
• reflection of all UUPTP related transactions in terms of accounting, including further preparation of corresponding reports;
• collection and consolidation of information concerning repayment schedule of the loans;
• creation and updating of financial management files/records and payments under UUPTP;
• other activities that may be required under UUPTP.

Requirements

• B.A. graduate with financial management and/or accounting background.
• At least 3 years of experience at a position of financial/accounting specialist with IFI-funded projects or similar.
• Demonstrated sound knowledge of national and international (GAAP) accounting and financial reporting standards.
• Knowledge of procurement guidelines of the IFIs and local regulations.
• Fluency in Ukrainian or Russian languages.
• Working level of English language.