Accounting Officer – Ukraine

Job Type

Location

Ukraine, Remote

About the Role

About Project Expedite Justice

Project Expedite Justice (PEJ), founded in 2016, is a United States-based NGO with 501(c)(3) charitable organization designation.

PEJ's mission is to use all available legal options to seek justice for individuals inadequately protected under the law, who cannot access legal resources, and who are exploited by governments, corporations, or others.

PEJ applies a novel, victim-centered approach to addressing mass atrocities. PEJ's 3-step model includes training, mentoring, and providing independent legal consulting. We partner with and train local lawyers and investigators to collect, analyze, and preserve evidence according to international legal standards. Without evidence, there can be no accountability. We further build local capabilities and advance the justice process through case-specific mentoring and strategic guidance to local legal practitioners and investigators. Finally, we partner with local NGOs, pro bono law firms, and legal clinics to represent victims of international crimes and serious human rights abuses in court or alternative judicial mechanisms.

PEJ has projects in several countries. Our inclusive team includes people working remotely from Africa, Asia, Europe, South America, and the US. We are deeply committed to increasing opportunities for lawyers and other human rights defenders from the global majority or global south to participate in international rule-of-law-based nonprofit work.

The Opportunity: Accounting Officer- Ukraine Team

Job Summary:

Under the supervision of the Finance Manager, the Accounting Officer will provide bookkeeping, accounting, and financial administration support for PEJ's projects in Ukraine. The consultant will process invoices, support budget monitoring and financial controls, maintain accurate financial records, and contribute to internal and donor reporting processes. Working closely with program and finance staff, the Accounting Officer will help ensure compliance with PEJ policies and donor requirements.

Key Deliverables

Accurate and timely bookkeeping and accounting support for assigned Ukraine projects.
Timely processing of invoices and payment documentation.
Effective budget monitoring and expenditure tracking.
Accurate financial records and supporting documentation maintained in accordance with PEJ and donor requirements.
Timely support for internal financial reporting and donor reporting processes.

Key Responsibilities

Bookkeeping and Accounting

Maintain accurate bookkeeping records and supporting financial documentation.
Process invoices, payment requests, reimbursements, and other financial transactions in accordance with PEJ policies.
Verify the completeness and accuracy of supporting documentation before processing.
Maintain organized financial records in accordance with organizational and donor requirements.

Budgetary Control

Monitor project expenditures against approved budgets.
Track invoices, commitments, and expenditures to support effective budget management.
Assist in identifying budget variances and support budget reconciliations.
Coordinate with program staff to ensure expenditures are accurately recorded and allocated.

Financial Reporting

Support the preparation of internal financial reports and donor financial reports.
Maintain supporting documentation for financial reporting.
Assist with financial reconciliations and reporting requirements.
Support audit preparation by organizing financial records and responding to documentation requests.

Compliance and Financial Administration

Ensure compliance with PEJ financial policies, donor requirements, and applicable financial procedures.
Coordinate with program and finance staff to obtain required financial documentation.
Support continuous improvement of financial processes and recordkeeping practices.
Perform other finance and administrative duties as assigned.

Organizational Engagement and Reporting

Participate in relevant team meetings and reporting coordination calls.
Contribute to proposal development, concept notes, and fundraising materials as needed.

Profile: Qualifications and Attributes

Profile (Qualifications and Attributes)

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
Minimum of three years of professional accounting or bookkeeping experience, preferably with NGOs, international organizations, or donor-funded projects.
Demonstrated experience processing invoices, maintaining accounting records, and supporting budget management.
Experience supporting grants management and donor compliance is highly desirable.
Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial controls, and financial documentation requirements.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with QuickBooks and/or other accounting software is an asset.
Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines in a remote work environment.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively across multicultural and international teams.
High standards of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
Fluency in Ukrainian and English is required.
Must be based in Ukraine.
Commitment to PEJ's mission and values.

How to Apply

How to Apply:

Email recruitment@projectexpeditejustice.org with "Application: Accounting Officer Ukraine" in the subject line, and attach:

CV/resume (maximum of two pages); and
Cover letter; and

By submitting your application, you consent to a reference check, where we will contact up to three professional references you provide.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis to fill this position as soon as possible.