Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Work as part of the Austrian Red Cross (AutRC) finance team in Ukraine.
• Support and work with the Ukrainian Red Cross Society (URCS) finance team for all AutRC supported activities in the country.
• Review financial reports and supporting documents, verify that all project-related invoices, statements, procurement documents and other financial documentation comply with internal regulations, donor requirements and best practice.
• Contribute to the financial planning, implementation and reporting of all AutRC supported programmes.
• Support preparation of budgets and forecasts, manage cash requests.
• Support audit processes for AutRC supported programs and projects in country.
• Contribute to and monitor financial processes and ensure that finance procedures are followed, in close coordination with the AutRC-URCS project team.
• Build capacity of finance staff in the AutRC supported oblasts.
• General support in all financial matters to the local AutRC delegation and URCS.
• Any other tasks assigned by the Finance Manager or AutRC Country Representative.

Job Duties and Responsibilities (continued)

Duties applicable to all staff:
‎1.‎ Actively work towards the achievement of the Federation Secretariat’s goals ‎
‎2.‎ Abide by and work in accordance with the Red Cross and Red Crescent principles
‎3.‎ Perform any other work-related duties and responsibilities that may be assigned by the line manager

Education

Required:

• University degree in Finance/ Accounting / Banking, and related fields.
• Knowledge of Excel, Accounting software and Finance Administration experience.

Preferred:

• Relevant qualification in Accounting, Finance, Banking, Economics or Business Administration.

Experience

Required:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in financial management/financial support/administrative support functions
• Knowledge of Finance and Accounting processes.
• Computer literacy with significant knowledge/experience in MS Excel.
• Experience in writing narrative and financial reports, strong numerical skills.

Preferred:

• Work experience with an International Organization, international non-governmental organization, NGO and/or government development agency.
• Project related finance administration experience and experience in participation of audit processes.

Knowledge, Skills and Languages

Required:

• Practical knowledge of computers (Windows, spreadsheets, word processing, e-mail).
• Self-Motivated, proactive with good judgement and initiative.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Able to work in a team flexible and adaptable to changing working conditions.
• High degree of integrity, discretion, and personal conduct.
• Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines and work under pressure.
• Good writing and speaking skills in English & Ukrainian.

Preferred:

• Strong written and verbal communication and inter-personal skills, including working with other cultures and nationalities.

Competencies, Values and Comments

VALUES: Respect for diversity; Integrity; Professionalism; Accountability.

CORE COMPETENCIES: Communication; Collaboration and Teamwork; Pro-activity; National Societies and Customer Relations; Creativity and Innovation; Building Trust.