Financial Administrative Assistant
European Endowment for Democracy, Belgium
Job Description
The European Endowment for Democracy is looking for a Financial Administrative Assistant to support its flexible democracy support work.
Main functions of the post:
Duties and Responsibilities:
The selected candidate will work under the guidance of the relevant Chief Operations Officer and reports to the Director of Operations, and shall be responsible for (in addition to the above-mentioned):
Requirements
a. Conditions for eligibility:
o preferably be a national or having permanent residence permit of one of the EU/EEA countries or Switzerland;
o be entitled to his/her full rights as a citizen;
o have completed any obligations imposed on him/her by the laws concerning military service;
o be physically fit to perform his/her duties.
b. Essential selection criteria
Level and type of formal education:
o degree in Accountancy, Financial Management or Business Administration required.
Professional experience:
o at least 18 months of proven full-time professional experience in finance and/or audit issues.
o experience in working with democracy-support donors would be an advantage.
o experience in working in a multi-cultural non-profit sector would be an advantage
o Experience with European Commission Financial Regulation, or other similar donor legislation.
Functional competencies:
o full professional working knowledge of English
o French and/or Dutch language working knowledge would be an asset;
o solid ICT skills, especially in Microsoft Excel;
o pro-active approach
o high drive for detail and precision;
o 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;
o high degree of communication skills and excellent interpersonal skills;
o ability to develop strong working relationships internally and externally at all levels;
o high personal and professional culture;
o ability to work in a multicultural environment;
Application
Please make sure you meet all required qualifications and experience before applying. Applicants must upload a motivation letter (max. 1 standard page), a CV (in the Europass format), and contact information for three references. Failure to submit these three documents shall result in the exclusion of the applicant concerned from the selection procedure.
Applications should be made online using apply panel on this page. After successfully submitting your application, you will receive an automatic email confirming receipt of your application.
Applications should be submitted no later than 19 January 2023, midnight (Brussels time). Interviews will be planned in Brussels for short-listed candidates. A written test may be organised. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
The information provided in the applications is subject to EU legislation on protection of personal data and confidentiality of information. Applications will be subjected to pre-employment screening amp; vetting, including criminal records check.
Benefits
EED is not an international organisation or an EU institution, and its employment contracts are fully based on Belgian Employment Law.
Indicative GROSS salary is around 3,700 per month with standard benefits foreseen under Belgian labour law (meal vouchers, 13th month salary etc.). An initial contract of two years will be offered, followed by renewal subject to satisfactory performance and available funds.
Expected start day at EED: Mid-February 2023
Working place: EED Secretariat located in the centre of Brussels, Belgium.