Senior Accountant

• Complete all financial tasks required for the financial month end process, being accountable to the Financial Controller for the pre-closing and month end closing steps, including maintenance of accounting records. As part of this the role will also be responsible for carrying out all accounting transactions and adjustments (accruals, deferrals and provisions), including Intercompany accounting, ensuring appropriate use of these in line with accounting rules;
• Assist with preparation of the Finance Compliance Control Framework Return (FCCF) on the quarterly basis;
• Assist with preparation of manual journals and off-system payments requests ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant policies;
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting process, including the preparation of the monthly comments to MI pack report;
• Assist with reconciliation of all relevant accounts and ensure that this is completed to corporate standards;
• Preparation of the Loss Register return for further approval;
• Ensure that local external accounting requirements are adhered to;
• Preparation of local Tax submissions and other statutory returns to Regional Financial Controller / Financial Controller for approval;
• Support in identifying issues and resolution in relation to financial accounting matters;
• Produce periodic reports relating to financial accounting for the operation as requested by Financial Controller;
• Complete Travel & Expenses audits as per policy addressing issues in a promptly manner;
• Supports Financial Controller with the creation of billing documents once the process has been initiated by the cluster / country operation;
• Support the process of Income in kind submissions including maintenance of supporting documentation;
• Responsible for provision of information to internal / external auditors;
• Assist in the implementation of audit recommendations;
• Responsible for ensuring integrity of cash collection process;
• Responsible for ensuring integrity of customers refund process;
• Ensure compliance with treasury policy;
• Manage fixed assets registrar (FAR) and reconciliation;
• Assist with preparation of the manual journals for payroll postings including all taxes using the data of the local system 1C.

Candidates wishing to apply should fill in an Online Application Form following the guidance below:

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Please note that only Online Application Forms will be accepted for further processing. Please do not send your CV.

Shortlisting will be done against required skills, experience and qualifications listed in the Role Profile. Successful candidates will be invited for an English language testing and interview.

Please also refer to the British Council Behaviours Dictionary and Core Skills before applying for the job.

With any questions please contact HR department at job.applications@britishcouncil.org.ua or 044 490 5600.

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