Finance Manager (Chief Accountant) – Ukraine
Korolenkivsjka St, 4
block B, BC Gradient
Kyiv 01033
Ukraine
About the role
The Finance Manager (Chief Accountant) leads the local Finance team in Ukraine and is responsible for accounting, tax, statutory reporting and compliance (US GAAP & local GAAP). The role ensures full compliance with local regulations and corporate policies (including SOX) and acts as a key finance partner to the Country Director and business teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead accounting, tax, treasury and statutory reporting for Ukraine in line with US GAAP and local requirements
- Ensure accurate and timely financial statements, tax filings and statutory reports
- Manage relationships with external auditors, tax advisors and internal audit
- Ensure compliance with corporate finance policies, internal controls and SOX
- Meet all Corporate / Regional reporting deadlines
- Oversee inventory accounting and controls
- Work closely with tax advisors, internal and external auditors, banks and other key stakeholders
- Partner closely with the Country Director on financial objectives and business support
Other Financial & Internal Control Responsibilities
- Ensure compliance with SOX, corporate finance policies and internal control standards
- Support regional finance, audits and ad-hoc finance projects
People Management
- Lead and develop the Ukraine Finance team (2 Senior Accountants, 4 Accountants)
- Monitor performance, provide coaching, conduct appraisals and support recruitment and development
Skills & Experience
- Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or equivalent experience
- 7–10 years of managerial experience in Finance/Accounting within an international environment
- Strong knowledge of local GAAP, US GAAP and local tax regulations
- Experience with ERP systems (Oracle is a plus) and strong Excel skills
- Fluent English
- Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills
We offer:
- Extra hours off - wellness hours 15h per year
- Hybrid work
- Personal development opportunities and access to online training environments like free access to the LinkedIn Learning platform,
- Unlimited access to company products in the kitchen,
- Up to 50% discount to purchase company products,
- Possibility to shape our company through CI activities & programs.
Who we are:
Herbalife is a global nutrition company that has helped people pursue a healthy, active life since 1980. Our nutrition, weight management and personal care products are available exclusively to and through dedicated independent Members in more than 90 countries.
Our company offers a culture focused on people, their needs, relationships, and career to help expand talents and a chance to change lives: https://www.herbalife.com
