Accountant for The Kyiv Independent

The Kyiv Independent – Ukraine’s biggest English language publication is looking to fill an accountant position.

The Kyiv Independent is Ukraine’s main English-language news outlet. It was founded in November 2021 by a team of reporters and editors who were fired from the Kyiv Post for defending editorial independence, in partnership with a media consultancy company Jnomics. Today it’s a team of around 40 people based mostly in Kyiv. Publishing in English, we serve as Ukraine’s voice in the world and the world’s window into Ukraine.

Responsibilities:

• Managing NGO accounting (tax reporting, payments, bank accounts etc.);
• Managing private entrepreneur’s accounting for key personnel (paperwork, tax reporting, internal fin reporting);
• Managing LTD paperwork (contracts, invoices, acceptance certificates etc.)
• Managing the overall company paperwork online and offline:

1. manage a physical space in the office to properly store paperwork;
2. manage online file management across legal entities;

• Managing donor financial reporting and budgeting (project budgets for proposals, financial grant reports);
• Feeding data to a consolidated company budget (both expenses and forecast);
• P&L across companies (commercial, reader revenue and grant income);
• Assistance in managing team FOPs (sending reminders, helping solve tax issues if/when needed etc.);
• Setting up and managing cash flow;
• Assistance with side projects administered through other (partner) legal entities;
• Working closely with other financial stuff.

Requirements:

• Proficiency in Excel;
• Proficiency in file management, financial reporting and accounting software (E.g. Vchasno, Finmap etc.);
• Ability to prepare financial statements;
• Knowledge of general business practices;
• Ability to analyze financial data;
• Strong command of English language (upper intermediate or advanced);
• Strong knowledge of Ukrainian financial regulations;
• General understanding of UK financial regulations;
• Experience working as a financial manager and/or an accountant in media and/or NGO sector would be seen as an advantage;
• Solid problem solving skills and ability to work under pressure, including handling tight deadlines while maintaining rigorous accuracy;
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members and external stakeholders;
• Knowledge and understanding of the values of The Kyiv Independent;
• Flexibility and eagerness to learn and grow professionally.

We offer:

• Market-level compensation;
• Working with a young and highly motivated team for an award-winning media startup;
• Busy but flexible work schedule.

Note: It’s a full-time position in Kyiv office or remote (upon agreement). Click here to apply.