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1.         Project Background:

The purpose of the HOVERLA activity is to facilitate the creation of Ukrainian local governance systems and processes that are more self-reliant, accountable to citizens, inclusive and able to provide services. The Activity has three objectives:

Objective 1: Ukraine’s system of local self-governance is increasingly institutionalized and effective

Objective 2: More self-reliant subnational governance

Objective 3: Citizens play an increasingly influential role in local governance processes

 2.         Roles Purpose:

The Finance Manager will manage all activities related to finance according to DAI’s policies and procedures. He/she will directly supervise and support accounting processes and ensure compliance of all related activities. The Finance Manager will report to the Director of Operations.

3.  Tasks/Responsibilities:

• Supervises Accountants in all finance and accounting related activities 
• Analyzes project burn rate to identify bottlenecks and areas to improve
• Reviews the bi-monthly finance reports for presentation to the Director of Operations, COP, and Home Office (HO)
• Ensures all financial reports are submitted to DAI headquarters in accordance with the DAI monthly finance calendar
• Ensures that any/all contractual financial reporting requirements are identified and complied with in a timely and accurate manner.
• Reviews the process of CCN salary calculations and disbursements
• Oversees the employees, grantees’ and other vendors’ advance payments and settlements 
• Oversees the relationships with the local bank, including the processes of opening and closing accounts
• Oversees the process of reconciling local cash accounts 
• Makes sure the project accounting is provided with clearly auditable and tracible electronic and physical filing systems
• Reviews findings of regular financial file audits to ensure compliance and identify areas for improvement
• Approves payments in accordance with the Project Schedule of Authority
• Reviews and approves all financial operations with regards to reasonableness, allocability, and allowability, adhering to DAI policies, contractual terms, and other applicable rules and regulations
• Advises project leadership and HO on project financial matters 
• Oversees and monitors use of company accounting systems (vFER/FAS), cloud software for backup documentation, DAI’s project management system (TAMIS), etc. 
• Trains finance staff in any financial system knowledge gap 
• Ensures that Grant Disbursements are processed according to the Grant Agreements and in accordance with USAID regulation and DAI policy
• Responsible for the project compliance with Ukrainian tax codes, including timely submission of required reports and data to the authorities 
• Sets up and supervises the project tax exemption process according to the bilateral agreement provisions 
• Coordinates all tax exoneration documents, other tax exemption documents, and reimbursement of local taxes documents, if needed, with Accountants
• Serves as back up accountant when applicable

4. Qualifications:

• A minimum of five years of progressively responsible finance and accounting experience in terms of the job tasks and responsibilities outlined above; USAID-funded project experience is a plus
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, or similar area; master’s degree preferred
• Excellent knowledge of MS Excel as well as electronic communications programs required
• Fluency in English and Ukrainian is required
• Strong knowledge of Ukrainian Tax Code
• Self-motivation and guidance; demonstrated initiative and self-motivation in handling all assigned tasks required

Interested candidates should email their CV and Cover Letter to [email protected] indicating the name of the position in the Subject of the email. The deadline for applications is April 26, 2021.