Senior Accountant

https://kyivindependent.com/senior-accountant/

Olesia Meleshko Jul 11, 2025 · 1 min read
Senior Accountant
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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.