Finance Officer for Ukraine

Are you driven by supporting women’s rights and gender equality in conflict affected areas? Do you want to make a difference with your skills in finance management? If so, you could be our new Finance Officer in Lviv, from where we run our work in Ukraine.

The deadline for applying is 15 November 2026

About the role

Kvinna till Kvinna has legacy and history of work in Ukraine since 2014 with different programmes, initiatives and support to local partners. We partner with local women's organisations to empower women and girls and strengthen their role in peacebuilding and sustainable development. Our work spans across multiple regions, ensuring women have the resources, support, and opportunities they need to thrive.

Kvinna till Kvinna is seeking a dedicated and experienced Finance Officer for Ukraine to join our team in the office in Lviv, where we are currently reestablishing local presence. The Finance Officer will be a part of the wider region of the South Caucasus and Eastern Europe, with Lviv being the main working place.

The Finance Officer will be responsible for financial set up and implementation of our programmes, financial management of the office, grant and audit management and support to efficient operation of Kvinna till Kvinna programmes in Ukraine. The role includes support to Kvinna till Kvinna staff and partner organisations in implementation of the programmes.

The Finance Officer will work closely with the Regional Director and the Regional Controller, Kvinna till Kvinna finance and programme staff in the region and based at the head office in Sweden.

This is a full-time position on a national contract based in Lviv, Ukraine.

Responsibilities and duties

• Financial set up and implementation: Ensure the implementation of existing financial management routines and the introduction of new routines for running the office and country programme, in line with Kvinna till Kvinna and donors’ guidelines and procedures and local legislation.

• Financial management: Manage payments, bookkeeping, payroll, monthly financial reports to Head Office and declarations to Ukrainian Authorities. Ensure and develop internal control systems and make sure that financial routines are functional and efficient, including making sure the anti-corruption policy and handbook is implemented internally and externally.

• Grant management: Working together with the Grants Manager and Regional Controller for the South Caucasus and Eastern Europe, conduct the financial assessment of new and potential partner organisations based on Kvinna till Kvinna tools and procedures. Follow-up on existing financial assessments of partner organisations, disbursement confirmations, financial reports, audit reports and audited financial statements, and ensure that they are managed according to grants agreements and the requirements of Kvinna till Kvinna and its donors. Contribute to the strengthening of the financial management capacity of partner organisations and support the Kvinna till Kvinna Office in Lviv on financial matters.

• Audit management: Procure and manage audit services in accordance with Kvinna till Kvinna and donors’ procurement policy and procedures and Ukrainian law.

Qualifications

To be succelful in the role, you have strong organisational and problem-solving abilities, as well as responsiveness to unpredictability in the circumstances. You can communicate effectively, work well with diverse teams, and thrive in both independent and collaborative settings. Your are furthermore accurate and committed to transparency and accountability. Lastly, you are commited to women's rights in conflict-affected areas and a peaceful world.

Formal qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Finance, Economics or similar, with a focus on financial management and accounting;

• Minimum three years of relevant work experience in financial management, bookkeeping, payroll, grant and audit management within international development cooperation or similar fields;

• Proven experience of identifying capacity building needs and providing capacity strengthening to local NGOs on issues related to finance management;

• Excellent communications skills and ability to cooperate with a range of partners and stakeholders;

• In-depth knowledge of Ukrainian tax legislation;

• Proficiency in Microsoft office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook);

• Experience of using digital accountancy software;

• Excellent knowledge of English and Ukrainian;

• Knowledge and experience of anti-corruption strategies and measures;

• Ability to organise and prioritise own workload and work flexibly and pro-actively and use own initiative.

Merits

• Knowledge of languages spoken in the South Caucasus and Eastern Europe region;

• Experience of working with international donors, such as Sida or European Union;

• Knowledge of Swedish development cooperation;

Terms and conditions of employment

This is a local position, open for Ukrainian nationals or to people with valid work and residence permit in Ukraine.

The position as the Finance Officer for Ukraine is a one-year position (renewable) on a full-time basis, with 3 months initial probation period. Start of employment as soon as possible. The position of Finance Officer for Ukraine will be based in the office of Kvinna till Kvinna in Lviv, with occational travel within the South Caucasus and Eastern Europe and to Sweden.

Application

Please send your application, in English, no later than 15 November 2026, through the apply button.

Your application should include an updated curriculum vitae. Additionally, the application form includes a question asking you to explain why you are the ideal candidate for the position and what motivates you to apply.

Note that only pre-selected applicants will be contacted for the rest of the recruitment process.

Questions
If you have any questions regarding this position please contact the Regional Director for South Caucasus and Eastern Europe, Regina Jegorova-Askerova regina.jegorova-askerova@kvinnatillkvinna.se.

For information on the recruitment process, please contact HR: hr@kvinnatillkvinna.se.