Senior Accountant

The Kyiv Independent — Ukraine’s fastest-growing English-language publication is looking to fill a Senior 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 the media consultancy company Jnomics. Today we’re a team of around 70 people, mostly based in Kyiv. Publishing in English, we serve as Ukraine’s voice in the world and the world’s window into Ukraine.

Requirements:

• Excellent command of Excel;
• Advanced proficiency in file management, financial reporting, and accounting software (such as Vchasno, BAS, iFin, Finmap, etc.);
• Excellent knowledge of English (upper-intermediate or advanced level);
• In-depth knowledge of Ukrainian financial legislation;
• Strong understanding of legal aspects of document management, including contracts and other legal acts;
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to work under tight deadlines while maintaining high accuracy;
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members and external stakeholders;
• Knowledge and understanding of The Kyiv Independent’s values;
• Flexibility and a strong desire to learn and grow professionally.

Responsibilities:

• Full-cycle accounting for the company in accordance with current legislation;
• Analyzing financial operations to ensure the accuracy and compliance of records;
• Preparing and timely submitting financial and tax reports to regulatory authorities;
• Full financial and budgetary management of grant projects, including the preparation of all necessary documentation;
• Payroll calculation and organization of salary payments for employees;
• Categorizing and recording all payments in the company’s financial management system, FinMap.

We offer:

• market-level compensation;
• working with a young and highly motivated team, for an award-winning media startup;
• busy but flexible work schedule;
• medical insurance for team members based in Ukraine.

Note: It’s a full-time position in Kyiv.

Thanks for taking the time to apply to work with the Kyiv Independent. If you are among the qualified candidates, you will receive an email from a member of our hiring team to schedule an interview.

Please note that while we would like to meet with all applicants, we may not have the opportunity to do so due to the volume of applications we receive.