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Terms of reference
Job Title: Finance Manager
Code: SR-60-10209
Duty station: Odesa with visits to Kiev, Mykolaiv
Starting date: 16/09/2026
Contract duration: 6 months
Reporting to: Finance Coordinator
Functional Supervisor:
Supervision of: Finance Officer
Type of Duty Station: According to the country of assignment
General context of the project
The war in Ukraine, which started on the 24th of February 2022, shows no signs of abating, and continues to drive increasing humanitarian needs across the country. Access concerns and humanitarian needs are particularly high in eastern Kharkivska, Sumska oblasts and south Khersonska oblast where the conflict is intensifying and critical infrastructure damages prevent civilians from accessing basic services.
Today INTERSOS is present in Odeska, Mykolaivska, Khersonska and Kharkivska Oblasts with bases of operations in Kharkiv, Kherson, Mykolaiv and Odesa, allowing a wide geographical coverage. Moreover, INTERSOS is currently implementing Health, Protection, and NFIs interventions, funded by OCHA, AICS, GFFO and ECHO encompassing several components: distribution of medicines to Regional Health Departments and shelters and equipment for clinics, Cash for Health, mobilisation of Protection mobile teams, establishment of community-based protection mechanisms, case management for CP/PWSN cases, psychosocial support (PSS), Protection Monitoring (PM), and distribution of material assistance to vulnerable individuals and households.
General purpose of the position
Manage and supervise the economic and financial management of the mission (accounting, treasury, audit procedures, etc.) in compliance with legal obligations and INTERSOS standards and protocols in order to provide quality, reliable and transparent information on the use and allocation of resources in the mission.
Main responsibilities and tasks:
Accounting and budget
- In case there is no Accounting Manager in the Mission, Is responsible for quality and timely accounting for the whole mission e.g. cash procedures, bank accounts transactions, receipts and supporting administrative and financial documents, electronic data entry, consolidation of overall mission accounting, grants, monthly closing process, bank reconciliation and documents, ensuring strict respect of deadlines and compliance to INTERSOS and donors guidelines, financial standards and procedures
- Is the technical reference for any financial management-related issue: budgeting, direct and indirect cost allocation, Donors’ financial reporting, tax compliance, statutory annual audit and donors’ audit.
- In collaboration with the Finance Coordinator, supports the preparation of the annual budget of the mission in line with financial and economic forecast and INTERSOS applicable requirements (protocols, guidelines, SoPs…), ensuring the collaboration
- Support the Project / Programme Manager in preparing no-cost extension and budget revision
- Supervise the liquidity level of the mission (cash and bank) and report promptly cash-book discrepancies to the Country Finance Coordinator
Compliance
- Is responsible for supporting the Country Finance Coordinator in monitoring the economic and financial KPIs of the mission.
- Is responsible for the financial management of donor contracts preparing and verifying the adequacy of the information and documentation of financial reports (interim and final) and following up and analysing the needs for amendments. Ensure reporting requirements are met.
- Assess the adequacy of supporting documentation for audit (both internal and external).
- In case the Organogram does not foresee the Accounting Manager, coordinate and supervise the conduct of local audits relating to accounting, tax, labour, stock and asset management.
- Guarantee the correct costs allocation onto the grants by using the relevant templates of the protocols.
Liquidity
- Verify the installments’ release according to the Contract and follow up in case of delays
- Collaborate with Project/Program Managers in updating the Financial Plan
Administration
- Process the payment guaranteeing the timely monthly transfer of staff’s salaries
- Supervise and process the payment of tax liabilities and social security
- Supervise the archiving of supporting documents and the reception of the hard copies at the Country office level
People management
- Responsible for ensuring the adequacy in terms of attitude and competence of the staff under his/her supervision, by guaranteeing the correct application and effectiveness of the processes in which they are involved.
Required profile and experience:
- Desirable degree in accounting, finance or business administration
- Minimum three years’ relevant work experience in Finance positions, preferably within INGOs, and with AICS Donor
- Essential solid accountancy training and experience-professional accounting qualification
- Essential computer literacy (word, excel, finance DB and internet)
- Previous experience with UN donors desirable
- Mission working language essential.
- Local language desirable
- People management and development
- Service orientation
- Results and quality orientation
- Behavioural flexibility
- Commitment to INTERSOS and humanitarian principles
General conditions and benefits:
- Salary range: 09 – 3.172€ – 3.577€ monthly gross
- Accommodation: Shared Guesthouse
- R&R: 7 days of psycho-physical recovery every 8 weeks + 1000€ allowance.
- Annual Leave: 2.5 days per month
- Medical insurance for the staff
- Transportation and visa: Round-trip flights. For missions lasting at least 9 months, an additional flight ticket to the Country of residence and return to the mission will also be provided.
- Induction: one week of online induction before the deployment
How to apply
Interested candidates are invited to apply following the link below:
Please note that our application process is made of 3 quick steps: register (including your name, email, password and citizenship), sign-up and apply by attaching your CV in PDF format. Through the platform, candidates will be able to track their applications’ history with INTERSOS.
Please also mention the name, position and contact details of at least three references: two line managers and one HR referent. Family members are to be excluded.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for the first interview.