Financial Management & Accounting Specialist

Essential Qualifications/Experience:

·       Educational Background:

ü  The Contractor shall hold a relevant university degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a closely related field

·       Financial Expertise:

ü  The Contractor shall possess demonstrated knowledge of financial reporting, reconciliation, and financial control processes, including the ability to apply these practices in a structured institutional environment

·       Analytical Competence:

ü  The Contractor shall exhibit strong analytical skills and a high level of attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and reliability in all financial outputs

·       Work Approach & Team Integration:

ü  The Contractor shall demonstrate the ability to work independently while effectively integrating into a multinational team environment, contributing to collaborative objectives and cross-functional coordination

·       Institutional Framework Familiarity:

ü  Familiarity with NATO financial procedures or comparable institutional financial frameworks shall be considered an advantage

·       Professional Experience:

ü  The Contractor shall demonstrate professional experience in financial management, accounting, or budget administration, with a proven track record of delivering high-quality financial support services

DUTIES/ROLE:

·       The contractor personnel shall support financial operations and provide expertise to ensure continuity of branch activities during the transition period

·       The contractor shall provide qualified financial management and accounting support services (non-personal services) including, but not limited to:

ü  Support to daily financial management and accounting operations

ü  Assistance in budget monitoring, financial reporting, and reconciliation activities

ü  Support in the preparation and review of financial documentation and reports

ü  Assistance with financial data analysis and tracking of expenditures

ü  Support to compliance with NATO financial regulations, procedures, and internal controls

ü  Assistance with coordination between the Finance & Accounting Branch and internal AIRCOM stakeholders

ü  Administrative and analytical support related to financial processes

ü  Liaise and oversee the AIRCOM travel office with the support of Dir. Fin

ü  Liaise with and support Accounting & Travel staff in subcommands (CAOC Torrejon, CAOC Uedem, New CAOC Bodo and DACCC)

·       The contractor will provide mandatory reporting to higher command as per Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe’s (SHAPE) directives and defined deadlines

·       The contractor personnel will not be allowed to make decisions, represent or be responsible for or exercise authorities attributed to an “officer” of the organization