Accounting and Financial Assistant
Accounting and Financial Assistant
CoE - Council of Europe
Strasbourg, France
Reference: e022/2024
Deadline: 27 May 2024
Would you like to join a dynamic and well performing team to contribute to the sound financial management of an International Organisation working for human rights, democracy and the rule of law? Are you ready to carry out a variety of accounting, financial and/or banking assignments? Are you able to work as part of a team, but also capable to plan and manage your workload while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail? If so, our job offer may be the right opportunity for you.
Who we are
With over 2200 staff members representing all its 46 member States, the Council of Europe is a multicultural Organisation. We all strive towards protecting human rights, democracy and the rule of law and our three core values - professionalism, integrity and respect - guide the way we work.
The Council of Europe has its headquarters in Strasbourg (France) and has external presence in more than twenty countries. See here for more information about the Council of Europe external presence.
Your role
As an Accounting and Financial Assistant, you will be responsible for:
- entering accounting transactions and executing queries in the Organisation’s financial information system;
- reconciling the accounts in the trial balance;
- performing bank reconciliations and other cash management tasks;
- recording and paying supplier invoices;
- accounting for and reimbursing the travel expenses of staff and other persons travelling at the expense of Council of Europe budgets;
- preparing VAT reimbursement requests;
- assisting other services by providing accounting and/or financial information;
- contributing to the preparation of financial statements, budgetary and other reports;
- contributing to controlling the compliance of accounting and financial operations with the Financial Regulations and other relevant rules;
- collecting and preparing supporting documents for internal and external auditors and for the monitoring of Key Performance Indicators.
What we are looking for
You must have:
Academic background and professional experience and expertise:
- post-secondary diploma corresponding to a minimum of two years studies in accountancy, finance or related field;
- at least 2 years of relevant professional experience relating to accountancy, finance, audit or equivalent;
- sound computer skills of standard tools in office applications (word processing, Excel spreadsheet, database software, accounting software).
Languages:
- very good knowledge of one of the Council of Europe’s official languages (preferably English) and good knowledge of the other language;
- English and French are the two official languages of the Council of Europe.
Competencies:
- Planning and work organisation;
- Analysis and problem solving;
- Service orientation;
- Teamwork and co-operation;
- Concern for quality;
- Adaptability;
- Results orientation.
Other competencies that would be an asset:
- Professional and technical expertise:
- experience of using accounts payables or receivable module in an accounting system or ERP.
- Learning and development.
Nationality:
- Citizenship of one of the member states of the Council of Europe.
Please ensure that your application clearly demonstrates how and why you meet the above criteria, particularly with regard to your professional experience. Please mention any experience relevant to this job, including internships or apprenticeships, to ensure chronological continuity of your CV.
What we offer
In Strasbourg, you will receive a basic monthly gross salary of €3 139 (grade B1) or €3 576 (grade B2) which is exempt from national income tax.
The deadline for applications is 27 May 2024 (midnight Central European Time). Applications must be made in English or French using the Council of Europe online application system.
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