DEPUTY HEAD OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT

Over one year after the escalation of tensions between Russia and Ukraine, a total of 7.6 million Ukrainian refugees remain overseas and a further 5.1 million remain internally displaced in Ukraine. Currently, an estimated 17.6 million people within Ukraine require humanitarian assistance, including the need of food, water and medicines.

ACF has deployed a regional multi-sectorial strategy through direct implementation and partnership. Core activities are Food Security & Livelihood (canned and dry food distribution, hot meals, cash) and Mental Health & Care Practices (psychosocial support, PFA training, Baby Friendly Space, psychiatric referrals). Additionally, in Ukraine the strategy also includes WASH activities (rehabilitation/repair of centralized water and sanitation networks, minor repair of Collective/Transit Centers, emergency Water supply and hygiene kit distribution) as well as Health & Nutrition (primary health care structures support including provision of medicines and trainings).

In Ukraine ACF currently intervenes in the East (Dnipro, Kharkiv, Sumska and Zapporizhzhia), the West (Ivano Frankivsk and Chernivtsi) and is extending its coverage to the southern part of the country (Odessa and Mykolaiv).

Under the supervision of the Head of Finance Department, you will provide support to the national financial management of the mission and accounting processes, and act as backup in the absence of the Head of Department or when delegated.

More precisely, you will be responsible for the following missions:

• Check and correct the monthly accountancy from the bases and the capital.

• Being responsible for the corrections of all mission cash and bank books.

• Control that balances of the mission cash and bank books are consistent with cash counts, bank statement and reconciliation.

• Ensure all transactions are entered and supported with appropriate documentation (eligibility of invoices and conformity of procedures).

• Consolidate on a monthly basis the mission’s accountancy.

• Ensure that information in SAGA is exhaustive (updating when needed general parameters, SAGA version, Donor contracts and other information required to process the monthly closure).

• Provide guidance and support on accounting and finance procedures.

• Ensure ACF and donors procedures are known and implemented in the entire mission.

• Participate to the preparation and update of induction kits for new staff members.

• Participate in the preparation and implementation on training sessions on accountancy and supporting documents (for Finance & non-finance teams).

• Managing bank payments and accounts.

• Implementing and following-up financial collaboration and coordination with mission partners.

• Taking part in the preparation of financial reports.

• Evaluating the performance and developing the skills of his/her team members

You hold a masters degree in accountancy, finance, or administration, with 3 years of experience in a similar position.

You have already worked in an emergency and/or humanitarian environment. Extensive experience with ACF would be a plus.

You have excellent managerial and supervisory skills. You also have experience in project management.

You have excellent knowledge of Excel and digital accounting.

Proficiency in English (oral and written) is mandatory.

• Fixed term contract under French legislation: 6 months

• Salary:
  • Monthly gross salary from 2130 to 2475€ upon experience
  • Reimbursement of the pension insurance for non
  • French citizens: 16% of the gross monthly salary
  • Annual salary increase: 6% increase after and each 12 months of continuous contract
  • Monthly per diem and living allowance: 838€ net, field paid
  • Monthly country allowance: 450€

• Advantages:
  • Child allowance: 1500€ per year per child present in the country of origin (maximum 6000€/year)
  • Transportation and accommodation: Coverage of transportation costs and guest house
  • Medical coverage: ACF covers 100% of the social security, health insurance, and repatriation insurance agreement fees.
  • Salary sustainment measures (sickness, paternity, maternity)
  • Leaves and RnR: 25 days of paid leaves per year, 20 RnR per year, airfare reimbursement with a ceiling to get to the chosen break destination, and 215 € for each RnR period
  • Accompaniment and trainings: Follow-up and support for career development
  • Free and unlimited access to the certifying e-learning platform Crossknowledge ©Other benefits (gifts vouchers; birth, wedding, etc…)
  • ACF is committed to people with disabilities and actively fights against all forms of discrimination.

We are looking for a Deputy Head of Finance Department who will be able to provide support for the national financial management of the mission and accounting processes, and act as a backup in the absence of the Head of Department or when delegated.

You are looking for an experience where you can demonstrate your ability to work under pressure!

You are a multitasker with the ability to set priorities!

Join our team!