Overview
The incumbent provides financial management advice and analysis pertaining to all issues with financial implications and assists in coordinating a broad spectrum of finance and accounting matters.
Key Responsibilities
- Authorising, within specifically delegated powers of authority, obligation and expenditure of international funds approved for the use of HQ AIRCOM.
- Monitoring the HQ AIRCOM official accounting records in line with related NATO Financial Regulations (NFRs)/Financial Rules and Procedures (FRPs) for the approved budgetary credits.
- Monitors the budget execution for the credits managed at HQ AIRCOM.
- Analysing and compiling the financial data to document the financial transactions in preparation of the official general ledger accounts.
- Responsible for the day-to-day coordination with other stakeholders (CAOC Uedem, CAOC Torrejon, DACCC Poggio Renatico, and BSG Division) to facilitate proper accounting management.
- Support the process improvement and automation regarding PP&E and Inventory in line with ACO Policies and Directives.
- Prepare and update desk finance and accounting guidance for PP&E and related topics.
- Prepares written responses to internal and external formal inquiries for the revision of the Branch Head.
- Provide onsite assistance and training to include monitoring of budget execution, resolving customer service issues.
- Support the Branch Head in the recurring analysis and control of documents for propriety, accuracy and completeness as well as ensuring availability of budgetary credits.
- Responsible for the control of the accounts of HQ AIRCOM, supports as well in the preparation of the annual financial statement for the local site to include the subordinate units.
- Responsible for monitoring HQ collections and for the timely preparation of Account Receivable report and dunning letter.
Required Experience
- 3 years function related experience with Higher Secondary education and completed higher vocational training in accounting, finance, management, business administration, public administration, economics or related discipline leading to a formal technical or professional certification.
- 5 years post related experience with Secondary education and completed advanced vocational training in accounting, finance, management, business administration, public administration, economics or related discipline leading to a professional qualification or professional accreditation.
- Experience in all activities involved in control of accounts and financial activities: reconciliation of accounts, preparation of payroll and examination of vouchers, records and controls commitments, and obligation and expenditure of funds.
- At least 3 years of professional experience in accounting, economics, finance, or business management.
- Relevant experience in accounting in a commercial, governmental, multi-national, or international organisation.
- Extensive experience with financial systems and tools, such as SAP or Oracle Financials.
- Experience and knowledge in the application of NATO financial rules, regulations and systems.
Qualifications
- Higher Secondary education and completed higher vocational training in accounting, finance, management, business administration, public administration, economics or related discipline leading to a formal technical or professional certification.
- Secondary education and completed advanced vocational training in accounting, finance, management, business administration, public administration, economics or related discipline leading to a professional qualification or professional accreditation.
- Formal training in accounting or financial management is essential.
- A university degree in business administration, public administration, finance, economics, accounting, or related discipline (Desirable).
