JOB FINANCIAL OFFICER & PROJECT FINANCIAL ASSISTANT

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Bernhard Bruhnes International is involved as a partner with the implementation of projects under the ESF Operational Programme for Human Resource Development in Romania. The company is looking to appoint a Financial Officer and at least one Project Financial Assistant in the Bucharest Office. The profiles for the jobs are given below:

FINANCIAL OFFICER

Education requirements

Degree level education in economics, accounting or finance, or degree in other fields, complemented with relevant professional training courses in these areas.

Knowledge required

– Very good knowledge of ESF administrative and financial rules and regulations, criteria for eligibility of expenses and financial reporting for these projects;

– Good knowledge of accounting procedures for the financial management of projects;

– Very good understanding of how ESF projects are planned, implemented, financed and managed;

– Very good understanding of how project support staff teams operate;

– Excellent knowledge of English; French also would be an advantage.

Competencies and skills required

– Leadership and managerial capacity to organize, manage and lead a small team;

– Ability to develop, read and monitor budgets;

– Ability to manage invoicing;

– Ability to communicate easily and manage relationships with lead partners/clients, staff working at different levels, Romanian and international experts;

– Creativity in solving problems;

– Pro-active approach in dealing with issues;

– Ability to work independently with minimal supervision;

– Fully computer literate.

Relevant work experience

– Experience of work in administration or finance for at least 2 years in ESF funded projects;

– 4 years work experience in administration or finance roles in any organisation;

– Experience in financial accounting and the operation of a small account;

– Experience in the procurement of services would be an advantage;

– Experience of working with national level administration would be an advantage;

– Experience of international or transnational working relationships.

Duration and Availability

– the post is for minimum 1 year with a view to extension;

– the post is a full time position.

Location – Bucharest

PROJECT FINANCIAL ASSISTANT

Education requirements

Degree level education in economics, accounting or finance, or degree in other fields, complemented with relevant professional training courses in these areas

Knowledge required

– Knowledge of ESF administrative and financial rules and regulations, criteria for eligibility of expenses and financial reporting for these projects;

– Good understanding of how ESF projects are planned, implemented, financed and managed;

– Understanding of division of roles in an implementation team;

– Good knowledge of English; French also would be an advantage;

– Knowledge of procurement procedures would be an advantage.

Competencies and skills required

– Ability to communicate easily and manage relationships with lead partners/clients, staff working at different levels, Romanian and international experts;

– Creativity in solving problems;

– Mathematical skills and ability to read budgets;

– Pro-active approach in dealing with issues;

– Fully computer literate.

Relevant work experience

– Experience of work in administration or finance for at least 2 years in ESF funded projects;

– At least 2 years work experience in administration or finance roles;

– Experience in the procurement of services would be an advantage;

– Experience of international or transnational working relationships would be an advantage.

Duration and Availability

– the post is short term till November 2011;

– the post is a full time position.

Location Bucharest

Please submit comprehensive curriculum vitae in English using the EU or Europass format.

Only short-listed candidates will be invited for an interview.

Applications must be sent by Wednesday 23 March to mihaela.mocanu@bbi.ro

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