Головний бухгалтер

Chief Accountant 

(full-time, based in Kyiv, flexible working hours, ability to work remotely)

If you value life and nature, would like to be its VOICE,

If you are professional accountant for whom figures are art, have experience working in non-profit sector in Ukraine, used to work in international organization, and also speak English -

we are waiting for you!

I. Mission

Responsible for overall accounting and financial reports generation from the accounting system for WWF Ukraine. Contributes to the implementation of the accounting and reporting procedures 

II. Major Functions

ACCOUNTING 

• Bear responsibility for the functioning of accounting system including cost center accounting 
•  Process day-to-day accounting transactions 
• Ensure all accounting operations comply with local laws and regulations as well as WWF requirements 
• Responsible for the monthly closing of the accounting books and reconciliation of all accounts. Performs review of all transaction listings to ensure that all operations are correctly charged in the framework of the WWF-Ukraine / WWF-CEE Chart of Accounts and project coding 
• Prepare and check supporting documents for accounting purposes 
• Manage accounting paper flow and filing systems, ensuring that they are in line with the legal requirements 
• Respond to queries on project-related accounting matters, ensuring that confidential data is transmitted only to the authorised staff 
•  Ensure appropriate internal controls and propose modifications to ensure sound financial management 

FINANCIAL REPORTING 

• Prepare the statutory financial statements 
• Prepare all audit schedules and other accounting documents for external and internal audits or other financial controls. Participate to develop a response to the audit report along with a concise plan for implementing audit recommendations.  
• Provide data and assist the Finance & Administration Manager in the preparation of project financial reports both internally as well as for external donors or other relevant stakeholders 2  
• Prepare and submit all necessary taxes and social security declarations and ensure respective payments are done on timely basis

TREASURY 

• Ensure that all bank accounts are reconciled on monthly basis and any discrepancies are communicated to Finance & Administration Manager in due time  
• Liaise with the banks for day-to-day issues related to current accounts, monitor bank and petty cash balances including reconciliations  
• Assist in the preparation of bank transfer orders as required  
• Bear responsibility for the replenishment of petty cash (withdraw from bank accounts)

OTHER F&A tasks

• Plan and supervise annual fixed assets inventory. Ensure that all assets purchased are properly recorded in the assets inventory and in the depreciation schedules for statutory reporting. 
• Coordinate and supervise the travel procedure ensuring that reports are appropriately authorised and reported according to legal requirements and WWF standards 
• Review ingoing and outgoing contracts from tax perspective

III. Working Relationships

Internal: 

Report to Finance & Administration Manager 

Work closely with CEO  

Work very closely with the Finance & Administration and Project Managers 

External: 

Interact with national authorities, banks, payroll services, lawyers, auditors, suppliers and local partners as necessary

IV. Minimum Qualifications

1. Knowledge and Education  

• Professional accounting education and knowledge of Ukrainian accounting standards and Ukrainian tax law for non-profit organizations  
• Advanced financial reporting knowledge 
• Knowledge of local rules and legislation

 2. Experience 

• 3-5 years of post-qualifying experience in an accountant’s role with responsibility for 3 both input and analysis of transactions, with senior role in full-scale GL accounting, preparing financial reports and interacting with other departments  
• Experience working on accounting of NGO 
• Experience working in an international organization 
• Exposure to integrated accounting system including cost center accounting (1C)

3. Skills and Abilities 

• Well organized and very accurate work style 
• Strong attention to detail 
• Good analytical skills 
• Ability to work in a team as well as working independently 
• Ability to work under pressure during peak periods ? Effective communication skills and open-minded personality 
• Skilled use of MS-Office (in particular Excel) and other Office Applications 
• English - intermediate level

4. Behaviors 

Adhere to and comply with the WWF behaviors promoting “Together Possible” culture: Strive for Impact, Listen Deeply, Collaborate Openly, Innovate Fearlessly 

Adhere to WWF’s mission, Code of Conduct and Code of Ethics

WE OFFER

• 35 calendar days of vacation
• Medical health insurance
• Flexible working hours 
• Ability to work remotely
• Possibility to have a meaningful job
• Competitive for NGO sector salary
• Cozy office near metro
• Friendly motivated team

Please send your motivation letter and CV to   Отправить резюме  

till 18 of December 2022