About this role
IM is a Swedish membership based organisation on a mission to tackle poverty and fight economic and social injustices. We base our work on human rights and are proud to be a feminist and anti-racist organisation with a decolonial approach. We're committed to innovation, accountability and real results and we're always looking for passionate people who want to help us stay relevant.
You will like working with us because we offer you a supportive international work environment with challenging and motivating tasks and plenty of opportunities for personal development.
Candidates with diverse backgrounds are warmly encouraged to apply, because we know that enhanced creativity and innovation is the result of multiple perspectives. Our goal is an organisation made up by people of diverse experiences, abilities, life stories, perspectives and competencies, where everybody regardless of identity enjoys a safe space where they have opportunities to grow and feel belonging. To reach this goal we constantly check ourselves to make sure that we really walk the talk as a feminist and anti-racist workplace.
Why you will like working with us
You will join a supportive international organisation where trust, professionalism and sound judgement are valued. The role is meaningful and demanding, with real responsibility and real consequences. You will work closely with colleagues and partners in a context shaped by war, uncertainty and resilience.
Your role – safeguarding accountability in Ukraine
In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring sound, transparent and compliant financial management of IM’s operations and partnerships in Ukraine. You will work in a complex and rapidly changing context, where financial decisions require both precision and judgement.
You will:
✔ Promote sound, efficient and accountable financial management and control
✔ Assist in accounting, payments, reconciliations and statutory reporting to relevant authorities
✔ Assess partners’ financial capacity and contribute to risk-aware partnership decisions
✔ Contribute to strengthening partners’ financial management and control capacity through guidance, coaching and practical support
✔ Coordinate and follow up on internal and external audits in line with IM audit instructions and donor requirements, including preparation, liaison with auditors and follow-up on audit findings
✔ Ensure continuous financial monitoring of partner organisations in accordance with IM procedures, including review of financial reports, spot-checks and on-site verifications when required
✔ Contribute to systematic financial risk assessments for IM operations and partner organisations, and ensure timely follow-up on agreed risk mitigation measures
✔ Work in IM’s financial management systems, ensuring accurate forecasting, consolidation and timely financial reporting in line with IM and donor requirements
✔ Stay updated on relevant tax laws, legal provisions and anti-corruption requirements
✔ Systematically analyse whether strategic objectives are met in a cost-effective way and contribute to prioritisation
✔ Actively participate in internal IM processes, global collaboration and continuous improvement
Does this sound like you?
You are someone who takes responsibility, works with integrity and is comfortable navigating complexity.
You bring:
Academic education in finance, accounting or a related field – or equivalent professional experience
Solid hands-on experience with accounting, payroll, taxes and statutory reporting
Experience working with financial management in non-profit or civil society organisations
Experience working with donor requirements and financial follow-up
Professional proficiency in Ukrainian and English, both written and spoken
You….
· Are structured, Meticulous, Result-oriented & Mature
· Are comfortable working independently, making well-founded decisions and being accountable for financial accuracy and compliance.
· Understand that financial management is not only about rules, but about enabling responsible action and protecting trust.
It is a given that you stand behind IM’s values, support equal human rights and are motivated to contribute to sustainable and just development.
Important prerequisites for this role
To succeed in this role, the following conditions need to be in place:
You live in western Ukraine and are able to work primarily from within the country
You have experience working in contexts characterised by uncertainty, pressure or rapid change
You are able to balance strict compliance with pragmatic problem-solving in challenging conditions
IM applies self-leadership, which means that you will take a big responsibility for your own work, you are dynamic, motivated and can make your own, well-founded decisions.
It is a given that you stand behind our values and support equal human rights, and that you have a strong motivation to contribute to sustainable development.
Our culture
IM has a strong workplace culture that is characterized by our core values:
🤝 We trust – We listen to everyone’s voice and trust each other’s abilities and knowledge. We know that we are stronger together.
🌍 We dare – We are confident, bold and we dare to create change through innovative, sustainable solutions. We have the courage to always stand up for our values.
🎯 We are relevant – We know why we do what we do. We base our decisions on facts and we are constantly learning. We take action – sooner rather than later.
💚 We are passionate – We are all driven by a strong conviction that we can contribute to change and that what we do makes a difference. We always act with compassion and an open heart.
Practical information
Type of contract: Two-year contract with eventual extension
Start date: As soon as possible
Location: Ukraine
Last day to apply: February 11
Salary range: 3.800-4.400€ per month
Contact person: Helen Tibblin, Head of Finance
Interviews: Digital February 23-27, March 2-6. Face-to-face in Ukraine March 9-13
You are located in western Ukraine but will be working from home-based office.