EU Institute for Security Studies
The European Union Institute for Security Studies (EUISS) seeks to hire an experienced Financial Officer & Controller who will oversee all financial matters of the EUISS, including budget management, accounting oversight, preparation of financial reports, and ensure sound financial management of all transactions in compliance with the EUISS rules and procedures. In this role, the incumbent will report to the EUISS Director, work closely with the Head of Administration and Personnel, and coordinate a small team.
Status: Contract staff member
Grade: A2/A3
Place of employment: Paris
Indicative starting date: as soon as possible
Salary: Depending on the level of experience, the salary of the successful candidate will be based on grade A2/A3 of the Coordinated Organisations of which the EUISS is part.
Duration: The successful candidate will be offered a contract of 3 years, renewable for up to 6 further years.
Main responsibilities:
- Budget management
- Accounting
- Financial control
Eligibility criteria
Candidates must fulfil all the following conditions:
- Be a national of a member state of the European Union who enjoys full rights as a citizen attested by a recent extract from judicial records and/or certificate of good conduct;
- Have fulfilled any obligations imposed by national law on military service;
- Be physically fit to perform the required duties;
- Hold, or be in the position to obtain, a valid security clearance certificate.
Education
- Minimum of a first‐level university degree in the field of finance, accounting, business administration or closely related field(s). A professional financial certification (ACCA, CIMA or similar) will be considered as an asset.
Professional experience
- Minimum 6 years of relevant professional experience in similar positions, of which minimum three years acquired at the international level.
- Minimum two years of proven experience in leading finance teams
More details: https://www.iss.europa.eu/content/financial-officer-controller-0
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