Financial and Administrative Resource

KEY INFORMATION
Job Title: Financial and Administrative Resource
Position Type: Part-time
Duration/Level of Effort:  Long-term
Position Location: Kyiv, Ukraine
SUMMARY OF THE PROJECT
The Field Services Support Project will support Canada’s programming in Ukraine by offering technical, research, logistical, procurement and administrative support to Global Affairs Canada’s activities and initiatives.
SUMMARY OF THE POSITION
Cowater is currently recruiting a Financial and Administrative Resource for a proposal under development for Global Affairs Canada’s Field Services Support Project (FSSP) in Ukraine. This position, conditional on the project being awarded to Cowater, is part-time (estimated at 150 days/yr) and based in Kyiv, Ukraine.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assisting in the creation and maintenance of records and files including copies of receipts, invoices, and supporting documents submitted to GAC for reimbursement;
• Administering payments to sub-contractors;
• Managing expenditures, record keeping and supporting documentation for eligible reimbursable expenses;
• Preparing and reviewing financial reports;
• Developing and managing reporting and invoicing;
• Providing financial advice related to local laws and regulations, financial institutions and the estimated expenses for products or services in the recipient country;
• Providing accounting and financial reconciliation services, if required;
• Assisting with travel and logistical arrangements for Technical Specialists;

 
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education:

• Advanced (post-graduate) degree in a relevant discipline such as business, finance, accounting, logistics, economics, international development, project management, business administration, engineering, or applied sciences.

Minimum Experience:

• At least five (5) years of international development project financial management experience;
• Prior experience implementing/managing at least three (3) prior international development projects (at least 70% completed);
• Preference will be given to candidates who can demonstrate this experience on long term (projects with a duration of 2 or more years), high value (projects with a total value at or above 5 million CAD) projects;
• The candidate should have demonstrable experience in the following key functions:
  • Ensuring that finances are forecasted in an accurate and timely manner;
  • Maintaining accounts payable and accounts receivable;
  • Administering payments to suppliers, Contractors and Technical Specialists;
  • Managing expenditures and supporting documentation for eligible reimbursable expenses;
  • Monitoring expenses, in accordance with an approved budget;
  • Preparing and reviewing financial reports;
  • Developing and managing reporting and invoicing;
  • Providing financial advice related to local laws and regulations, financial institutions and the estimated expenses for products or services in the recipient country.
• Project experience should be for work in developing countries, ideally Ukraine.

Language Proficiency:

• Candidates must possess an advanced professional proficiency in English and Ukrainian.

Employment Conditions:

• Candidates must be able to live and work in the project country. The ideal candidate will already be living in/based in Kyiv, Ukraine.

 
APPLICATION PROCESS
Candidates are encouraged to apply by June 7, 2024 / as soon as possible.
For your application to be considered, please upload your documents as followed: Candidate Last Name, First Name, date, Title of the Position.
Cowater International is an equal opportunity employer, basing employment on merit and qualifications as they relate to professional experience and position expectations. Cowater does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, religion, sex, gender identity, disability, age, or any other basis protected by law.
We thank all applicants, however only those shortlisted will be contacted.
ABOUT US
Founded in 1985, Cowater International is a leading global development consulting company. Headquartered in Ottawa and with corporate hubs in Auckland, Berlin, Brussels, Helsinki, London, Madrid, Manila, Nairobi, Singapore and Stockholm, Cowater International has successfully delivered a portfolio of over 2500 projects and assignments in more than 95 countries. We work with governments, private sector actors and communities implementing projects that support socio-economic development, institutional strengthening, environmental improvements and advance equal opportunities for all. We are a diverse and experienced team committed to building a better tomorrow for the people we serve. Our adaptive approach to management has led to our yearly award-winning work and recognition as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies since 2017.
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