Natalia Sivak

Lead finance, grants management, HR, operations, and procurement for MWH Ukraine, ensuring donor compliance and timely financial reporting while implementing fraud-prevention controls and budget forecasting.

Managed the Finance and Operations department to enforce budgeting, financial management, and human resources policies, driving compliance with organizational, donor, and Ukrainian regulations.

Advised on and developed finance, procurement, HR, and fraud-prevention policies for Ukraine, implemented QuickBooks, supported registration, VAT exemption efforts, and delivered staff training on compliance.

Supported country-level accounting operations, prepared reconciliations, payroll, budgets, and year-end closings while ensuring compliance with donor requirements and strengthening finance policies and controls.

Prepared monthly closures, reconciliations, payroll tax submissions, and procurement reviews to maintain accurate financial records and compliance with local and organizational regulations.

Provided accounting support including VAT reporting, bank and cash transaction management, payroll calculations, and preparation of audit and quarterly reports to maintain transparent financial operations.

Managed primary accounting documentation and bookkeeping in 1C, performed reconciliations, tax invoice control, supplier payments, and ensured timely tax and financial reporting.

Completed a Master in Project Management focused on project planning and execution methodologies.

Completed a Master in Management and Administration concentrating on administrative and managerial practices.

Completed a Master in International Economy with emphasis on international economic theory and policy.

Completed a Bachelor in International Economy covering economic principles and international markets.