JOB DESCRIPTION

Who we are

For 75 years, NATO’s mission has been to preserve peace and security in the Alliance for nearly one billion citizens. The NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCIA) and its predecessors have worked tirelessly in providing the means that enable the connectedness and togetherness that keep our Alliance strong. We are the NCIA, a team of 3000 civilian and military staff in 29 locations throughout Europe, North America and Asia.

Our technology and cyber experts allow NATO to conduct critical operations, protect NATO’s airspace, make data-driven decisions, defend against cyber-attacks, secure NATO networks and maintain superiority in space. This is all possible because of our greatest force, our people. In order to keep this edge we aim to hire, train and retain the very best staff.

Our staff members represent both the diversity and unity of our Alliance. When you join the NCIA, you will be part of an organization where you can contribute authentically to the mission and purpose of NATO and help us keep our technological edge.

About the job:

Based in Brussels, Belgium you will join the NCIA as we embark on a journey to transform our IT services to support NATO’s Digital Endeavour. You will join The Office of The Financial Controller, which is responsible for all aspects of financial management and governance for the NCIA, covering customer funding for services and the associated customer rates and financial plan preparation, internal budgetary and fiscal activities, and the promulgation of financial policy and provision of financial advice. The NCIA’s annual business volume is in excess of 900M EUR.

We are looking for a driven and enthusiastic Finance Analyst (General Ledger and Assets Accounting) who will take on the following roles and responsibilities:

• Operational Management: Assist the Section Lead in managing daily operations of the General Ledger and Asset Accounting team, including PPE, Inventory and Lease accounting.
• Close Processes: Coordinate month-end and year-end close activities.
• Reconciliation: Manage complex general ledger reconciliations and resolve discrepancies; Prepare and review complex journal entries and adjustments.
• Financial Reporting: Assist in the preparation of financial statements and management reports; Conduct detailed variance analysis to identify trends and anomalies; Provide support during internal and external audits.
• Team Support: Mentor junior accountants and provide training and guidance.
• Compliance and Controls: Ensure compliance with accounting policies and procedures.

For a full list of duties, please review the job description on the NCIA career site.

About you:

The valuable knowledge and experience that you bring to this role are:

• Higher vocational training in a relevant discipline with 4 years post-related experience. Or a secondary educational qualification with 6 years post-related experience.
• The ability to develop and maintain financial data and contribute to financial statement preparation;
• Experience in the use of ERP Financial Modules;
• Knowledge of IPSAS or IFRS or IAS;
• Knowledge of Oracle EBS or Oracle Fusion is desirable;
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.

What we offer:

• Genuinely meaningful work as part of the most successful alliance in history;
• Initial 5 year contract with competitive tax-free salary and household and children’s allowances;
• Privileges for expatriate staff including expatriation and education allowances (where appropriate) and additional home leave;
• Excellent private health insurance scheme;
• Generous annual leave of 30 days plus official holidays;
• NATO Pension Scheme;
• Development programs such as professional training, wellbeing, and more

To learn more about NCIA and our work, please visit our website.

The NCIA prides itself on being an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment of mutual respect and value uniqueness and differences in gender, gender identity, race, ethnic or cultural origin, age, religion, sexual orientation and physical or neurocognitive ability.

Additional details on the conditions of application can be found via the NCIA career site.

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements