Accounting Expert (202401CAFGVI)

Job Purpose

Accounting Expert

Major purpose

The successful candidate, as part of a small team, will assist the Accounting Officer in her/his duties as defined by the EIOPA Financial Regulation, as well as perform other accounting, financial and administrative tasks. 

Main Responsibilities

• Be responsible for the execution of payments;
• Support the Accounting Officer with accounting tasks such as periodic account reconciliation, bank account reconciliation, year-end closure activities and other accounting matters;
• VAT management: preparation and follow-up of files for the recovery of pre-paid VAT from the German fiscal authorities for local supplies of goods and services. Preparation and follow-up of VAT exemption requests filed with the German fiscal authorities for intra-community supplies of goods and services. Liaising with the the German fiscal authorities, tax advisors and suppliers;
• Coordinate the recovery of budgetary contributions from National Supervisory Authorities and the European Commission;
• Ensure follow-up of accounts receivable;
• Prepare internal and external audits, including liaison with the European Court of Auditors and EIOPA’s external auditors;
• Develop and implement internal policies, systems, procedures and guidelines;
• Provide general administrative support, including document archiving, drafting and formatting of financial documents;
• Liaise with internal and external partners, as required, advices EIOPA staff on accounting related matters;
• Any other tasks and support to the Accounting Officer as required.