DAI is seeking qualified candidates for the Finance Manager position on an anticipated USAID-funded governance project. If awarded, this will be a full-time position based in Kyiv. Anticipated project start is on or about August 2022. Interested candidates should use the following link to submit their CVs: https://fs23.formsite.com/OLJTgx/yqgv3rlgum/index.html. The deadline for applications is January 29, 2022.

 Objectives and Duties:

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.

• Supervise Accountants in all finance and accounting related activities
• Analyze project burn rate to identify bottlenecks and areas for improvement
• Review the bi-monthly finance reports for presentation to the Director of Operations, COP, and Home Office (HO)
• Ensure all financial reports are submitted to DAI headquarters in accordance with the DAI monthly finance calendar
• Ensure that any/all contractual financial reporting requirements are identified and complied with in a timely and accurate manner.
• Review the process of CCN salary calculations and disbursements
• Oversee the employees, grantees and other vendors’ advance payments and settlements
• Oversee the relationships with the local bank, including the processes of opening and closing accounts
• Oversee the process of reconciling local cash accounts 
• Ensure the project accounting is provided with clearly auditable and tracible electronic and physical filing systems
• Review findings of regular financial file audits to ensure compliance and identify areas for improvement
• Approve payments in accordance with the Project Schedule of Authority
• Review and approve all financial operations with regards to reasonableness, allocability, and allowability, adhering to DAI policies, contractual terms, and other applicable rules and regulations
• Advise project leadership and HO on project financial matters
• Oversee and monitor use of company accounting systems (vFER/FAS), cloud software for backup documentation, etc.
• Train finance staff in any financial system knowledge gap
• Ensure 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
• Set up and supervise the project tax exemption process according to the bilateral agreement provisions
• Coordinate all tax exoneration documents, other tax exemption documents, and reimbursement of local taxes documents, if needed, with Accountants
• Serve as back up accountant when applicable

 Qualifications:

• A minimum of seven (7) 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

 About DAI

 DAI is a global development company with corporate offices in the United States, the United Kingdom, EU, Nigeria, Pakistan, and Palestine and project operations worldwide. We tackle fundamental social and economic development problems caused by inefficient markets, ineffective governance, and instability. DAI works on the frontlines of global development. Transforming ideas into action—action into impact. We are committed to shaping a more livable world.

 DAI and its employees are committed to confronting racism and holding ourselves accountable for positive change within the company and in the communities, cultures, and countries in which we live and work.  DAI is committed to attracting and retaining the best employees from all races and backgrounds in our continued effort to become a better development partner.

 DAI upholds the highest ethical standards. We are committed to the prevention of sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment as well as other ethical breaches. All of our positions are therefore subject to stringent vetting and reference checks.