Description
Selection reference: COM/2023/1974
Function Group and grade range: Assistant (AST)
Job title: Finance and Contracts Assistant
Where: DG Communication, Brussels
Application deadline: 08/09/2023 until 12.00 hours noon Brussels time
We are
The successful candidate will join a dynamic team of 18 communication professionals, working on two main areas. On the one hand, we help coordinate the Commission’s communication activities (including our response to disinformation) across departments. On the other hand, we run the Commission’s largest communication campaigns, reaching more than three hundred million people in the European Union.
We propose
A position involving a variety of financial, budgetary and accounting tasks in a pleasant and challenging working environment, as well as the possibility to acquire knowledge in the field of finances and contract management. The job objective is to ensure that the budgetary operations of the unit are fully in line with the principles of sound financial management, and comply with the relevant procedures.
In your role as Finance and Contracts Assistant, you will:
- coordinate, advise and support the financial actors of the unit in the implementation of procurement procedures and in the management of contracts;
- analyse and provide feedback to financial actors on the drafting of procurement documents;
- initiative and follow up on financial transaction;
- monitor and forecast unit expenditures;
- update and supervise the unit’s table of commitments and payment appropriations; and,
- update manuals and templates related to procurement.
The unit offers a friendly and rewarding working environment offering many possibilities for personal and professional development. The Finance and Contracts Assistant will work as part of a team that also includes a Legal Assistant and an Administrative and Financial Assistant.
We look for
A motivated and a quick-learning colleague who enjoys team work and possesses a strong sense of responsibility and confidentiality.
The ideal candidate has a solid experience and knowledge in the fields of finance, budget and/or accounting. Experience with the use of accounting software is an advantage.
The ideal candidate should also have a good level of English.
How to apply?
Interested candidates should send their application respecting the deadline of the vacancy to the following email address: COMM-B1
ec [dot] europa [dot] eu (COMM-B1[at]ec[dot]europa[dot]eu) and indicating the selection reference in the subject.
The application must include:
- Your CV in English
- A motivation letter in English
No applications will be accepted after the deadline for applications.
Documents:
New deadline 08/09/2023 until 12.00 hours noon Brussels time