Finance Assistant at DAI Global, LLC
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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.
DAI is seeking qualified candidates for the Kyiv-based full-time position Finance Assistant to join USAID Governance and Local Accountability (HOVERLA) Activity’s team.
Applications will be accepted until August 21, 2022. Due to a high volume of applications received, we are unable to contact each applicant individually regarding the status of their application. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted in response to this job advertisement.
Project Background
DAI Global is implementing the USAID-funded Governance and Local Accountability (HOVERLA) Activity, based in Kyiv, Ukraine. This project is designed to support Ukraine advance self-reliant local governance including legislative reforms, participatory strategic planning methodologies, service improvement, local economic development, civil society engagement, and capacity building of sub-national government entities. 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
Position Overview:
The Finance Assistant ensures assistance with day-to-day financial operations according to DAI procedures and policies. The Finance Assistant is responsible for maintaining, verifying, and recording all financial operations related information and documentation in TAMIS. The position is based in Kyiv and reports to the Finance Manager.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct daily reviews of backup documentation to ensure completeness, accuracy, and full compliance with DAI’s, USAID regulations and local law requirements;
- Verifiy accuracy of expenses;
- Perform scanning and uploading of the finance documents, makes sure voucher package is complete, follows up with accountants if needed;
- Ensure the safeguard of, cash receipts, and petty cash; Support periodic cash counts;
- Assist with backup documentation upload to relevant systems according to set deadlines;
- Communicate with logistics and procurement teams regarding timely proceeding with accounting/ financial documents;
- Audit travel requests and expense reports for accuracy and compliance;
- Support preparation of internal and external audits;
- Maintain file management systems for soft and hard copy documentation;
- Maintain files on grant/procurement/subcontractor documents and modifications as applicable;
- Assist in preparing information for any contractual financial reporting requirements;
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Job Expectations:
In this position, you are expected to share the DAI four core values:
- Integrity: commit to civil and ethical behavior, play by the rules, and do the right thing;
- Responsibility: be accountable to clients, partners, grant recipients, beneficiaries, colleagues, and communities where we work. If you fall short, you own up, fix the problem, and get it right the next time;
- Excellence: adhere to the highest technical and professional standards in innovation, learning, and service;
- Global Citizenship: respect the cultural diversity and treat everyone everywhere with professionalism and dignity to make the world a better place.
Qualifications:
- BA diploma in Accounting, Finance or equivalent;
- 2+ years of relevant in the finance or administrative support field, preferably with USAID or other international donor-funded projects, or local NGOs;
- Basic knowledge of internal controls and audit processes;
- Computer literate with e-mail, Advanced MS Office user with word processing and spreadsheet experience;
- Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills, ability to work as part of a team;
- An energetic, forward-thinking and creative individual with high ethical standards and professional image;
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks;
- An extremely well organized and self-directed individual with sound analytical ability, good judgment, and strong operational focus;
- Fluency in Ukrainian is required; Intermediate level of writing and reading skills in English.
