Finance Coordinator North-East Ukraine Kharkiv

Job DescriptionThe Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is reinforcing its presence in North-East Ukraine and establishes an Area Office based in Kharkiv. The Area Office North - East (AONE) will become a new area office, scaled up from the current Kharkiv Field Office, and will start being operational in the first half of 2026. The Area Programme Manager will take an active part in this scale up.AONE will cover regions of Kharkiv and Sumy where current Field Office (FO) in Shostka will, in first half of 2026, structurally move to be under new Kharkiv AONE.The key sectors of intervention covered by the North-East area office will include Shelter, Information Counselling and Legal Assistance (ICLA), Protection from Violence, Education, and emergency response through cash assistance.The purpose of the Finance Coordinator is to be responsible that the financial set up is according to NRC standard and to support programme/ project implementation – Ukraine Mission. Ensure that the accounting, monitoring, and reporting are according to procedures. Reviewing payment documents and ensure accuracy and compliance with donor requirements.The start date for this position on January 2026ResponsibilitiesGeneric responsibilities Ensure that Office set up adhere to Financial Handbook, NRC policies, donor and audit requirements Implement NRC’s financial systems, routines and procedures Maintain overall budget control and monitor cash flows. Management of office’s finance team Provide regular analysis and reports for the projects Support the management to Implement anti-corruption policy Management the financial software for proper control and regular periodic closing. Capacity building of the non-finance staff (Program teams) on financial management. Capacity building of area finance team. Ensure that NRC’s related activities are implemented within NRC’s Protection mainstreaming guidelines and reports any breaches/concerns to the line manager and/or focal point for proper action. Specific responsibilities Review and ensure accuracy of an implementing partner financial report and respective supporting documents Review payment documents and ensure accuracy and compliance with donor requirements. Oversee with Banks, their reconciliations, etc. Ensure that the accounting, monitoring, and reporting are according to NRC and Donor procedures. Review and ensure accuracy of all the financial data entered into Agresso. Ensure data archiving as per NRC standards and policies. Manage, train and guide Finance Officer(s)/Assistant(s) in Area and Field Offices. Support Finance Manager in following up with the budget holders on spending plans and monthly cash forecast Support project/programme staff in budget preparation, spending plans and BVA monitoring and timely payments Support area off month end, year end and project end closures as per NRC and donor procedures. Provide support to all audits at area level. Ensure optimal allocation of expenses in line with approved budgets and projected expenditures (master budget, allocation tables, etc.). Provide finance raining and capacity building to finance and non-finance staff at area level. Implement any other Finance related task as requested by the Live Manager. Qualifications Competencies Professional competencies Minimum 2 years of experience in a finance position either in the Commercial Sector or INGO. University degree in accounting, finance or equivalent is preferred. Experience from working in complex and volatile contexts. Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities . Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile. Solid knowledge of computer software and modern accounting systems. Fluency in English, both written and verbal. Proficient in Microsoft Excel . Behavioural competencies Managing performance and development Empowering and building trust Managing resources to optimize results Handling insecure environments What Do We OfferThis position is open to candidates who have the legal right to work in Ukraine. Please note that we are unable to provide work permits or visa sponsorships for this position.We offer an opportunity to match your career to a compelling cause and a chance to meet and work with people who are the best in their fields.We are also looking for people who share our values:To be dedicated in what we do;To be innovative with our solutions;To act as one unified and inclusive team;To be accountable to the donors that make our work possible;We invite applications from all qualified and interested candidates. Candidates are encouraged to apply early, as applications will be screened on a rolling basis and interviews will be assigned instantly until a suitable candidate is selected. About UsThe Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a global humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee.Join us in assisting millions of people in areas where others cannot, tackling some of the world's most dangerous and difficult crises. Bring your skills and dedication to an organisation recognised for providing high quality aid and for defending the rights of refugees and internally displaced people.At NRC, we give responsibility to employees at all levels and foster professional growth and innovative teams. You can expect a supportive culture and an open dialogue with management. We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion.Together, we save lives and rebuild futures.Safeguarding is central to NRC’s work. We expect all employees to: treat everyone with respect and dignity contribute to building a safe environment for all never engage in any form of exploitation, harassment and specifically sexual exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment (SEAH) always report. NRC has a zero-tolerance approach to inaction against exploitation, abuse and SEAH