Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission and National Senior Finance Officer, and the direct supervision of the Senior Finance and Budget Specialist, the Finance Assistant (VAT) will be responsible and accountable for providing the necessary support in matters of financial nature of the IOM Mission in Ukraine.
- Assist with the control and monitoring of the finance activities of the IOM Mission in Ukraine.
- Prepare and submit the monthly VAT reports for refund and/or exemption for the Tax Administration Office including for IOM Ukraine International Staff; assist in taxation-related issues; interact with Tax Administration Office.
- Provide support to the field offices and project staff throughout the project cycle to ensure compliance with IOM's administrative/financial policies and procedures.
- Record transaction in Wave program. ย
- Ensure the accounting data are properly entered in Wave, in accordance with IOM Financial rules and practices and all supporting documents are enclosed.
- Assist in preparing for the internal and programme audits.
- Bring to the attention of theย Senior Finance and Budget Specialist and/or related programme staff any relevant financial and reporting issues.ย
- Perform such other duties as may be assigned. Education
- High school Degree/Certificate with at least four years of relevant work experience;ย
or
- Bachelorโs Degree (preferably in Economics, Finance or Accounting) from an accredited academic institution with at least two years of relevant work experience.
Experience
- Experience in Finance and/or Accounting, preferably with international organizations. Skills
- Knowledge of IPSAS and Wave a distinct advantage;
- High level of computer literacy, in particular, experience in computerized accounting systems and software;ย
- Knowledge of financial rules and regulations;
- Good knowledge of MS Office specifically Excel. Languages
For all applicants, fluency in English and Ukrainian is required (oral and written).
ย Required Competencies ย IOMโs competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process. ย Values - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these three values: - Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
- Integrity and transparency: Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
- Experience in Finance and/or Accounting, preferably with international organizations. Skills
- Professionalism: Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
- Bachelorโs Degree (preferably in Economics, Finance or Accounting) from an accredited academic institution with at least two years of relevant work experience.
- Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
- High school Degree/Certificate with at least four years of relevant work experience;ย
- Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated. Core Competencies โ behavioural indicators (Level 1)
- Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.