Deadline Date: Wednesday 22 January 2025
Requirement: Finance Business Controlling Performance and Intelligence Assistant
Location: Braine L'Alleud, BELGIUM
Full-Time On-Site: No
Time On-Site: 75%
Not to Exceed Rate: 59 EUR
Total Scope of the request (hours): 836
Required Start Date: 3 March 2025
End Contract Date: 31 December 2025
Required Security Clearance: NATO SECRET
Duties and Role:
Under the direction of the Branch Chief, and consistent with the foregoing key tasks, the incumbent is to support and manage activities using range of techniques and knowledge such as:Financial Management, Analysis and Controls:
* Execute internal Procure to Pay controls related to Purchase Requisitions, Purchase Orders, and Receipts
* Execute internal Order to Cash controls related to Service Planning, Proposals, Uploads and Billing;
* Assist in the review of Revenue and Expense monitoring for Services;
* Evaluate and maintain solid Audit trails by maintaining up to date financial records and files;
* Assist in conducting specific analysis in support of the management and stakeholders, and provide recommendations;
Business process improvement:
* Assist in the design, implementation, standardisation and improvement of financial planning and reporting processes using automated tools ranging from Excel to Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) which contribute to: financial planning, budgeting, revenue and expense management;
* Apply Internal Control requirements that support analysis exercises and testing and make recommendations on enhancing controls;
* Assist in the creation and maintenance of accurate internal control documentation in line with existing organisational rules, regulations and standards;
Stakeholder relationship management:
* Provides support to other stakeholders working in the Service Provision;
* Maintain close relationships with other financial departments, as well as the Chief Operating Office and Acquisition Directorate;
* Identifies the communications and relationship needs of stakeholder groups;
* Translates communications/stakeholder engagement strategies into specific activities and deliverables;
* Supports business decision-making processes as needed;
International Public Sector Financial Frameworks:
* Develop and maintain good knowledge of financial operations;
* Understand IPSAS and accruals accounting, and their application in NCIA;
Additional duties for this post:
* Other duties depending on priorities provided by management.
* Deputise for higher grade staff, if required.
Requirements:
Skill, Knowledge & Experience:
* The candidate must have a currently active NATO SECRET security clearance
* Higher vocational training in a relevant discipline (such as Business Administration, Finance or Management Accounting) with 2 years post-related experience. Or exceptionally, the lack of a degree may be compensated by the demonstration of a candidate's particular abilities or experience that is/are of interest to NCI Agency, that is, at least 4 years extensive and progressive expertise in duties related to the function of the post;
* Understanding of accounting standards (IPSAS or IFRS/IAS);
* Demonstrate skills and experience Financial Management, budgeting and control;
* Experience and ability to perform analysis and reporting;
* Advanced experience in Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, PowerPoint;
* Knowledge and experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems and Business intelligence tools;
* Proven ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing;
* Working effectively in a team.