- Function title: Accountants
- Reference: NOC-CF-2024-AD/765
- Location: Brussels
- The selected candidate must reside either at this location or within a reasonable proximity that allows for the satisfactory execution of their duties - Information about living in Brussels
- Nature of competition: Internal and external competition
- Applicable regulations: Staff regulations governing officials of the EUROCONTROL Agency
- Type of post: Administrator
- Job level: AD6-AD9 - Check salary simulations for the basic grade
- Generic job title: Expert
- Number of posts: 4
- Duration of appointment: 5 Year(s) - extension or conversion of the contract is possible โ see โUseful informationโ section
- Security clearance: Security vetting may be required in accordance with the relevant EUROCONTROL security policies
- Directorate/Service: CF/AFC - Agency Financial Control Unit
- Working arrangement: Hybrid work (A blend of onsite and remote work). Please note that EUROCONTROL does not offer full-time remote working arrangements.
- Competition publication date: 21/03/2024
- Competition closing date: 18/04/2024 (23:59 Brussels time)
- Reserve list: Applicable - See details in the \"Useful information\" section
Your team
Within the Directorate Central Route Charges Office and Finance, the Agency Financial Control Unit is responsible for all aspects of Accounting and Internal Control related to the Agency Accounts, Central Route Charges Office, European Civil Aviation Conference (ECAC) and SESAR Deployment Manager (SDM) accounts and is the owner of the Oracle ERP and the CF accounts in addition to the guardian of the Agency historic accounts.
We are currently looking for four highly motivated individuals to join the Agency Finance Control Unit as Accountants. As Accountant, you will play a crucial role in enhancing the required accounting expertise and revision of the financial processes within the Agency and for the multilateral Route Charges System.
Below is a broad overview of the responsibilities associated with this position. Please note that the exact responsibilities assigned may vary depending on the area you are assigned to (Route Charges System, corporate accounting, agreements).
Your role
Your role will be to:
- Perform the recurring period/annual close and reconciliation process, for the Agency and the multilateral Route Charges System, including the Asset Management closing cycle.
Required qualifications, experience & competencies
Completed university studies of 4 years in a relevant area, e.g. Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Economics or of 3 years plus 1-year relevant experience. Internal candidates can check on the intranet to see what level of in-house experience is considered equivalent to educational qualifications where appropriate. A professional certification in accounting (CA, CPA, CMA, etc.) would be an advantage. Minimum 3 yearsโ relevant professional experience to carry out the described responsibilities. Experience as accountant or financial and accounting analyst in large organisations. Experience in the control and reconciliation of accounts, commitments, obligation and expenditure of funds. Experience in financial statement preparation. Experience in the application of International Accounting Standards (IFRS or IPSAS). Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office applications, in particular Excel, PowerPoint. Experience in drafting financial and accounting policies, and relevant procedures. The following would be a strong asset: Experience with ERP systems (e.g. Oracle) and sub-ledgers (FA, AP, AR, PO, CM). Experience in the use of project management software. Experience in assessing internal controls, including risk assessments and reviews of risk areas. Experience in supporting internal/external audits for financial and/or performance audits. Experience in coordinating activities within a team. Analytical thinking: You analyse information and are able to identify relationships. Communication: You are able to foster two-way communication. Quality focus: You set and foster high quality standards. Planning & Organising: You know how to plan ahead and adapt as required. Team working: You foster team work. Ability to work in a multinational and multicultural environment. Professional conduct in line with the corporate behaviours of the Agency, i.e. result-driven, readiness to change, customer focus, integrity and team-player approach. The working languages of the Agency are English and French. For this particular job, candidates must be proficient users of English at level C1/C2 and acquire at least a basic knowledge of French (level A1) by the end of the probation period. Candidates with an independent level of French (level B) would have an advantage.The levels relate to the European-framework-reference Common European Framework of References for languages (CEFR).
Useful information
Applications will be accepted from nationals of EUROCONTROL Member States only. The selected candidate will be offered a contract of 5 Year (s) pursuant to the provisions of the Staff Regulations governing officials at EUROCONTROL. The contract may be renewed up to a maximum of 9 years or converted into an undetermined contract. Before being established in the post, the selected candidate will be requested to provide certified copies of their degrees and successfully serve a probationary period of 9 months. Internal candidatesIf selected, the person will keep their current type of appointment duration (undetermined or determined).
The internal staff member with a determined contract will be offered, in principle, an appointment for 5 Year(s) with a maximum total duration of 9 years. The successful candidate shall be appointed at the grade set out in this vacancy notice, or if a group of grades has been published for a job level, in principle at the basic grade of the published job level. Candidates declared suitable who are not selected for the post will be placed on a reserve list for similar roles. The reserve list will be valid for one year from the closing date of applications. Information on salary and benefits can be found on our Careers site EUROCONTROL is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to equality and diversity. In the event of equal merit, preference may be given to the applicant from the under-represented diversity characteristics in order to complement diversity of teams and rebalance the workforce. Candidates should go to our Careers site and read the tips on how to apply.