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Project Summary:

The Support to Anti-Corruption Champion Institutions (SACCI) Program in Ukraine is a six-year USAID initiative that has an objective to assist Ukraine to reduce corruption and increase the accountability and transparency of governance in Ukraine. The program seeks to empower key government institutions to fight corruption, build public support for and engagement in anti-corruption efforts, and reduce citizen tolerance to corruption. SACCI works with the wide spectrum of anti-corruption stakeholders, including the specialized anti-corruption bodies, governmental institutions at national and local levels, the private sector, and civil society watchdog organizations. SACCI seeks to promote transparency and accountability during the time of the Russia’s aggression and the Ukraine reconstruction efforts.

**Please note: Only Ukrainian citizens are eligible for this position.**

Position Summary:

The Finance Manager will support the SACCI program in Ukraine. The Finance Manager will be responsible for the efficient administration of accounting, human resources, operations, payroll, procurement and reporting in the office. The position provides key support to Director of Finance and Administration (DFA) on all management areas under their direct supervision and, working in a leadership capacity with the office staff, is responsible for the implementation and management of internal controls to facilitate accurate and timely accounting, financial, human resources and information systems. The Finance Manager will also collaborate with MSI HQ colleagues, technical personnel, subcontractors and international partner organizations, and local governmental partners. The Finance Manager will report directly to the DFA. This is the fulltime position for a period of 12 months with a possible extension of up to 6 months.

Responsibilities:

     •   Oversee accurate and timely payment and the recording of all in-country financial, accounting, treasury, and local tax transactions, as well as reporting and allocation of project costs. 

     •   Design, monitor, and implement systems of internal control that safeguard client’s assets and lead the process of implementing sound accounting procedures.

     •   Manage the accurate and timely preparation of office’s monthly expenditure reports to HQ, ensuring review with and approval by the Chief of Party.

     •   Monitor bank account balances and bank reconciliations.

     •   Supervise the handling, reconciliation, and reporting of petty cash.

     •   Ensure cost effective and efficient procurement of goods and services are in accordance with MSI and USAID procurement procedures, as well as security of valuable equipment.

     •   Generate regular project financial updates for office staff and financial managers at HQ.

     •   Review procurement files to ensure their compliance with USAID, MSI, and local regulations.

     •   Review grant files and budgets to ensure their compliance with USAID, MSI, and local regulations.

     •   Prepare disbursement and receipt vouchers.

     •   Maintain records for all payments made to local vendors.

     •   Prepare and submit monthly VAT reports for the submission to the local tax administration.

     •   Assist the DFA in the preparation of monthly staff payroll.

     •   Ensure all accounting transactions are properly recorded and entered into QuickBooks, a computerized accounting system.

     •   Ensure timely submission of weekly cash balance report to accounts team at HQ.

     •   Ensure compliance to MSI and USAID travel policies while issuing advances to field staff as well as facilitate timely liquidation of issued advances.

     •   Review field staff timesheets and ensure the accuracy of the information, including keeping track of the field staff annual leaves and sick leaves balances.

     •   Prepare service agreements and acts of acceptance for associates paid through GDIP.

     •   Perform other responsibilities as assigned.