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Internal Accountant/ Finance Officer

Employeur
Fonds europeen pour la democratie
Lieu
Bruxelles-Capitale (BE)
Salaire
€5,772 brut par mois.
Date de clôture
15 oct. 2020

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Fonction
Finance / Comptabilité
Secteur
Administration / ASBL, Non-profit
Type de contrat
CDD
Temps de travail
Temps plein
Niveau d'expérience
2 à 5 ans d'expérience
Langue(s) souhaitée(s)
Français, Anglais

European Endowment for Democracy

 

INTERNAL ACCOUNTANT / FINANCE OFFICER

 

 

EED is looking for an internal accountant to support its operations.

This opportunity offers a broad exposure through undertaking a wide range of accounting, financial, operational, compliance and audits.

EED may be open to consider part-time working within this position (less than 38 hours per week), depending on the individual circumstances of the applicant.
 

  1. Main functions of the post:

Provide accounting support within the Operations and Finance Team. The selected candidate will work under the guidance of the Chief Operations Officer and will report to the Director of Operations. The candidate shall be responsible for:

  • Daily entering key data of accounting transactions in the custom made accounting software
  • Updates and maintains general ledger accounts in close cooperation with the Chief Operations Officer and the external certified accountant
  • Performs data entry, verification, and back-up;
  • Prepares and maintain accounting documents and records
  • Performs accounting reconciliations
  • Reconciles accounts in a timely manner
  • Ensures that allocating records are accurate and timely for local administration and audits
  • Works in close relation with the external certified accountant
  • Complies with general office policies, procedures and all legal requirements.
  • Assists with the preparation of financial reports and statements
  • Prepares annual accounting reports and inventories for EED ExCom members, consultants, as necessary
  • Acts as a liaison for suppliers to reconcile any billing discrepancies
  • Posts journal entries for accrued expenses and revenue
  • Maintains confidentiality of accounting information
  • Participates in EED budget monitoring exercise
  • Support liaison with auditors of EED grants and EED accounts
  • Provide input into development of EED accounting and finance processes
  • Undertakes any other finance related duties as required by the Director of Operations

    2. Key eligibility and selection criteria
     
  • Conditions for eligibility:
  • Full professional working knowledge of French and English;
  • a national or having permanent residence permit of one of the EU/EEA countries or Switzerland or United Kingdom;
  • be entitled to his/her full rights as a citizen;
  • have completed any obligations imposed on him/her by the laws concerning military service;
  • be physically fit to perform his/her duties.
  • Essential selection criteria
  • Level and type of formal education:

     

    Professional experience:

     

    Functional competencies:

     

    3. Application

    Please make sure you meet all required qualifications and experience before applying. Applicants must upload a cover letter, a CV (in the Europass format), and contact information for three references via the EED website.

    Failure to submit these three documents shall result in the exclusion of the applicant concerned from the selection procedure.

    After successfully submitting your application you will receive an automatic email confirming receipt of your application. Please no phone calls/emails/letters.

    Applications should be submitted no later than 15 October 2020, midnight (Brussels time). Interviews will be planned in Brussels for short-listed candidates. A written test may be organised.

    The applications will not be returned to candidates but will be kept on file by the EED. The information provided in the applications is subject to EU legislation on protection of personal data and confidentiality of information.

    EED is not an international organisation or EU institution and its employment contracts are fully based on Belgian Employment Law.

    Indicative gross salary is around €5,772 per month. An initial fixed-term contract of two years will be offered, renewable subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funds.

    Expected start day at EED: December 2020

    Working place: EED Secretariat located in the centre of Brussels, Belgium.                              

    • BA graduate in accounting (or similar) from a recognised European university. Preference to studies in Belgium or on Belgian accounting standards.
    • At least three years of proven full-time accounting experience
    • At least one-year professional experience with Belgium GAAP (working in Belgian accounting office) is required.
    • Experience in working with a non-for profit entity, or a grant giving organisation would be significant asset.
    • Full professional working knowledge of English and French;
    • Organised and punctual;
    • Committed to meet dead-lines;
    • Demonstrate a high degree of ambition, passion and a “can-do” attitude
    • Solid ICT audit skills (Excel, accounting software,..);
    • Ability to keep full confidentiality about all assigned tasks and related documentation as well as capacity to exercise confidentiality, discretion and tact when dealing with diverse groups of people;
    • Ability to develop strong working relationships internally and externally at all levels;
    • Ability to work in a multicultural environment;

    EED is not an international organisation or EU institution and its employment contracts are fully based on Belgian Employment Law.

    Indicative gross salary is around €5,772 per month. An initial fixed-term contract of two years will be offered, renewable subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funds.

    Expected start day at EED: December 2020

    Working place: EED Secretariat located in the centre of Brussels, Belgium.

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