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Description
Vacancy: Contract Agent (3b) Function Group IV
Where: BUDG.E.2, Luxembourg
Job number: 350588
Publication: from 06/09/2023 to 20/09/2023
We are:
The Directorate-General for Budget (DG BUDG) is the central service of the European Commission in charge of the management of the EU budget throughout the annual and multiannual cycle, from the preparation of the draft budget and Multiannual Financial Framework to its implementation and final discharge by the European Parliament.
DG BUDG is also responsible for the legal framework applicable to the implementation of the EU budget by the different Institutions, agencies and Member states, and it plays a key role in promoting sound financial management and a performance culture that focuses on maximizing the results of public expenditure on the ground.
Unit E.2, based in Luxembourg, acts as a back office for the debt issuance and lending of proceeds for the Union's financial assistance programmes such as NextGenerationEU, Macro-Financial Assistance etc. as well as for the asset management activities of the Commission.
This includes the accounting for the different operational programmes and financial guarantees given as well as operational back-office tasks relating to settlement, payment processing and reconciliation of transactions.
We propose:
There is currently an open contract agent vacancy in unit BUDG.E.2 in the accounting sector.
We propose an interesting position as a member of the accounting sector of the unit where the candidate will be responsible for the accounting of the financial guarantee given for the European Fund for Strategic Investments (EFSI) as well as for the InvestEU guarantee and lead the preparation of the respective year-end financial statement entries.
The candidate would serve as first contact point of the unit with regard to these and future guarantee programmes, which includes support and review of internal reports in collaboration with other units and directorates.
The candidate will also participate in negotiating new financial guarantee contracts and ensure appropriate accounting and reporting requirements are implemented. He/she ensures accounting quality in relation to the accounting activities of the unit, be responsible for the accounting principles and policies within the unit in relation to the accounting of financial guarantees, liaises with the central accounting unit of the Commission and with risk management and ensures that accounting activities are in line with the accounting framework of the EU institutions and bodies.
The position offers the possibility to follow developments on relevant IPSAS/IFRS. Lastly, the candidate will contribute to the reporting on financial instruments of the Commission.
As we have a wide range of responsibilities, motivated persons will be able to take on new and exciting responsibilities and learn a lot about the diverse financial activities of the Union. In case of interest the candidate will be able to contribute to the set-up of a repurchase transaction facility of the Commission.
The place of employment will be in Luxembourg.
We look for:
We look for a versatile, dynamic, open-minded professional with accounting knowledge and experience in the preparation of year-end postings and financial statements preparation. The candidate should possess the technical knowledge and first experience required for performing the accounting tasks related to the financial programmes operated by the Commission. In particular knowledge in the accounting for financial instruments and financial guarantees (IFRS 9, IPSAS 41) is needed. Knowledge of the relevant IFRS and/or IPSAS standards would be an asset.
The selected candidate will, based on his/her professional experience, be involved in projects to further develop the EU´s financial market operations and in the area of financial guarantees.
As we are a friendly, dynamic, gender balanced and team oriented operational unit with regular contacts with private and public financial institutions, in particular the EIB, other Commission services and EU Institutions we are looking for a team player with corresponding interpersonal skills.
How to apply
The interested candidates should send their CV and motivation letter respecting the deadline of the vacancy to the following email address: HR-LUX-CONTRACT-AGENTS
ec [dot] europa [dot] eu (HR-LUX-CONTRACT-AGENTS[at]ec[dot]europa[dot]eu)
Please mention in the subject of your application the title of the job: “Accounting Officer – JD 350588”.
Due to the large volume of applications received, only candidates selected for the interview will be notified.
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