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Vacancy: Partners Internal Audit Officer

Vacancy description

  1. Background

Team4UA implements integrated humanitarian projects (IMPACT, EASE 2.0, ACCESS) providing life-saving assistance in frontline regions and areas with high concentrations of internally displaced people (IDPs). We have established the TERA Consortium — the first consortium of national NGOs in Ukraine — to strengthen localization and ensure an effective humanitarian response.

2. Purpose of the Position

Assesses the financial viability of partner organizations, monitors the implementation of signed agreements, budgets, and the availability of supporting documents for financial reporting in accordance with donor requerments and Ukrainian legislation.

3. Key Responsibilities

3.1. Review and audit of partner monthly financial statements:

  • Verification of the correctness of primary documentation (act of certificates, invoices, receipts, checks) and their compliance with the donor’s request and Ukrainian legislation;
  • Analysis of submitted partner financial statements for the intended use of funds (compliance with approved budgets);

3.2. Risk Assessment and Compliance:

  • Monitoring compliance with tax and labor laws and strict donor requirements (UHF, UN, etc.);
  • Detection and prevention of potential fraudulent schemes, interest issues, and misuse of grants.

3.3. Policies development

  • Development, implementation, and updating of internal policies and procedures (Internal Control Policies) for partner relationships;
  • Consultations for partner organization employees on financial reporting;
  • Providing financial report templates, checklists, and instructions to improve partner financial literacy.

3.4. Finance monitoring and reporting

  • Documentation of all inspection results: preparation of reports, reports, and conclusions detailing any identified violations;
  • Oversight of the elimination of identified errors and violations (Follow-up monitoring);
  • Preparation of consolidated analytical reports for Board members.

4. Requirements & QualificationsProfessional Experience

  • 2−3 years of experience in auditing, financial control or accounting (preferably experience in the non-profit sector donor-funded projects).

Education

  • A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting or Economics.
  • Professional financial certification (ACCA, CPA, CIMA) is preferred.

Technical Skills

  • Understanding the regulatory framework for charitable and social activities in Ukraine (laws on civil society, tax code, etc.).
  • Experience in donor financial reporting, checking partner reports for compliance with major donor regulations (USAID, EU, ECHO, UN agencies, FCDO, SDC or large international NGOs).
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel and proficiency with financial software/tools.

Languages

  • Fluency in Ukrainian and good proficiency in English (not lower than upper intermediate).

Core Competencies

  • Ability to work with large data sets and identify inconsistencies.
  • High attention to detail, accuracy in financial calculations, and strong analytical skills.
  • Strong teamwork and cross-department collaboration skills.
  • Proactive mindset with ability to propose improvements, solutions, and new approaches.

5. Accountability

Responsible for:

  • Accuracy and completeness of partner`s audits.
  • Ensuring compliance of partners processes with internal Fund, donor policies and procedures and Ukraine legislation.
  • Timely reporting of discrepancies or risks

6. Working Relationships

Works closely with:

  • Finance, Operations, Programme, MEAL, Compliance teams;
  • Local partner organisations ;
  • External auditors and donors.

Issues beyond delegated authority must be escalated to the line manager.

7. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

The Foundation promotes an inclusive environment built on respect, transparency, and equal opportunities.

8. Equal Employment Opportunity

The Foundation does not tolerate discrimination and provides equal access to employment opportunities for all staff.

9. Safeguarding and Ethics

The Partners Internal Audit Officer must comply with safeguarding principles, anti-fraud policies, and the Code of Conduct, and complete all required trainings.

Working Conditions

  • Official employment under Ukrainian labor legislation.
  • Medical insurance and social package.
  • Contract duration: 30-Apr-2027.
  • Duty station: Kyiv.
  • Start date: As soon as possible.
  • Reports to: Internal auditor/Chief of Staff.

How to Apply?

Please send your resume to hr@team4ua.org, specifying the job title and city in the subject line.

You can view a list of all open positions on our website.

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