- Function title: Accounting Assistant
- Reference: NOC-CF-2025-FGIII/1006
- 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 the competition: Internal and external competition
- Applicable regulations: Conditions of Employment of Contract Staff at EUROCONTROL
- Function group: Function group III
- Job level: 8-10 - Check salary simulations for the basic grade
- Generic post: Assistant
- Number of posts: 2
- Duration of engagement: 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: EUROCONTROL operates a hybrid working model that combines onsite presence with remote work opportunities. Remote working is subject to specific limits set out in internal rules and must align with business needs and managerial approval. Please note that full-time remote work is not permitted.
- Competition publication date: 03/07/2025
- Competition closing date: 14/08/2025 (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 two highly motivated individuals to join the Agency Finance Control Unit as Accounting Assistants. In this role, you will play a crucial role in supporting our finance operations. Below is an overview of the responsibilities associated with this position. Please note that the exact tasks assigned may vary depending on the area you are assigned to.
Your role
Your role will be to:
- Provide operational support (e.g. processing invoices, verifying compliance, reconciling accounts, etc.) on accounts payable and/or account receivable matters.
Required qualifications, experience & competencies
Completed university studies of 3 years in a relevant field (e.g. Finance, Accounting, Economics, etc.) plus relevant professional experience of one year or relevant post-secondary education plus relevant professional experience of 3 years. A professional qualification such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) would be an advantage. Experience in accounts receivable and/or accounts payable, and/or cash management and/or general ledger. Experience or understanding of compliance reviews and travel accounting transactions. Experience in a multi-company accounting system & accounting software (e.g. Oracle ERP). Knowledge of general accounting principles. Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office applications, in particular Excel, PowerPoint, Word. Power BI would be an advantage. Analytical thinking: You analyse information and are able to identify relationships. Customer focus: You adapt services to respond to customer needs. Communication: You are able to foster two-way communication. Problem solving: You anticipate and solve business problems. Team work: You display a collaborative approach. 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 and acquire at least a basic knowledge of French at level A1 by the end of the probation period.The levels relate to the European-framework-reference Common European Framework of References for languages (CEFR).