1.    Reporting Line:

The Finance Officer reports to the Head of Finance Section.

2.    Main Tasks and Responsibilities:

·      To assist the Head of Finance in maintaining the financial and accounting operations of the Mission;

·      To develop policies for accounting and control of Mission finances in close cooperation with the Head of Finance;

·      To manage the accounts, payments, treasury, financial system, claims and other financial functions;

·      To follow up on the reconciliation of bank statements with payroll and accounts;

·      To verify the legality and regularity of transactions prior to authorising financial transactions;

·      To assist in the reporting, verifying the integrity of accounts, their accuracy and their on time delivery;

·      To implement audit recommendations and ensure the effectiveness of internal control;

·      To assist in identifying goods and services required for improvement/efficiency for procurement;

·      To assist the Head of Finance in drafting the Mission budget;

·      To liaise and coordinate on financial issues with authorities and all other relevant actors (banks etc.) under the supervision of the Head of Finance.

3.    General Tasks and Responsibilities:

·      To identify and report on lessons learned and best practices within the respective area of responsibility;

·      To contribute and ensure timely reporting on activities within the respective area of responsibility;

·      To take account of gender equality and human rights aspects in the execution of tasks;

·      To undertake any other related tasks as requested by the Line Manager(s).

4.    Essential Qualifications and Experience:

•  Successful completion of university studies of at least 3 years attested by a diploma OR a qualification in the National Qualifications Framework which is equivalent to level 6 in the European Qualifications Framework OR a qualification of the first cycle under the framework of qualifications of the European Higher Education Area, e.g. Bachelor's Degree OR equivalent and attested police and/or military education or training or an award of an equivalent rank; AND

  A minimum of 4 years of relevant professional experience, after having fulfilled the education requirements.

5.    Essential Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

·      Knowledge of accounting and general financial principles;

·      Proficiency in at least one accounting software and MS software, especially Excel.

6.    Desirable Qualifications and Experience:

·      Degree or certificate in Economics/Business Administration/Finance/Banking/Accounting or other related field;

·      Member of a corps or body within EU member states public institutions having functions of this nature and/or certification as a Certified Public Accountant or Chartered Accountant;

·      International experience, particularly in crisis areas with multinational and international organisations.

7.    Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

·      Knowledge of an electronic Document Management System;

·      Knowledge of current technologies used for Finance/Accounting like an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System;