Bruegel is looking for a Finance and Accounting Assistant

Deadline for applications: Friday 3rd of January 2025 (23:59 CET) 

Expected starting Date: Mid-February, 2025 

Type of Contract: one-year, renewable on a permanent basis upon satisfactory performance review 

As our organization is growing, we are looking for a new team member for our Finance Department to help undertake a wide range of finance & accounting tasks. You will play an essential role in ensuring the smooth operation of our organization's financial and accounting cycle. Besides your key responsibilities, you will foster your professional skillset by coordinating various finance-related tasks with other departments, such as the Development team whose role is to raise funds.

Bruegel is a European think tank working in the field of economics. Established in 2005, Bruegel is independent and non-doctrinal. Its mission is to improve economic policy with open, honest and fact-based research, analysis and debate. We are committed to impartiality, openness and excellence. Bruegel’s membership includes EU Member State governments, international corporations and institutions.

MAIN ASSIGNMENTS:

The Finance team is composed of the Head of Finance and Operations and an Accountant. As a Finance & Accounting assistant your tasks will include but will not be limited to:

• Assisting in the invoice bookings, expense claims compliance within the accounting system (odoo).

• Assisting with the reconciliation: customers, suppliers, and credit card reports,

• Supporting the preparation of statutory audit or ad-hoc projects.

• Contributing to the financial follow-up of ongoing projects, i.e., expenditure evolution report.

• Supporting the continuous improvement of financial procedures and processes.

• Providing additional support to the finance team (update of financial tools and databases, digital archiving, etc.).

• Helping with other administrative tasks when necessary.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

The ideal candidate is able to show proactivity, is result-oriented, and is comfortable evolving within an international environment.

• Bachelor or Master’s degree (in accountancy, business administration, or similar field)

• Experience of minimum 6 months in administrative functions with accountancy/finance-related tasks or a similar position, ideally exposed to an international and multicultural context.

• Analytical mindset with a flair for numbers

• Fast learner with an ability to show proactivity & curiosity to learn new skills

• Solid organizational skills

• Tech-savvy with a good knowledge of ERP, i.e., Odoo.com, and Microsoft Office suite

• Reliability and discretion.

The working language of Bruegel is English, therefore the candidate must be fluent (oral/written) in English. French or Dutch is undoubtedly an asset. Other languages are welcome. 

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

To apply, please submit your application to recruitment@bruegel.org with the subject line: “Finance & Accounting assistant_Applicant’s name”. Your application must be submitted by Friday 3rd January 2025 (23:59 CET). 

The email must contain: CV and Cover Letter in English, one single PDF document (merged). 

Applications with missing documents and/or that do not meet the above-mentioned requirements will NOT be considered. 

Because of the high number of applications we usually receive we are unfortunately unable to reply to all applicants. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted within a few weeks.  

Bruegel is committed to ensuring equal opportunities and treatment for all by providing that no job applicant receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of race, colour, nationality, religion, ethnic or national origins, gender, marital status, caring responsibilities, sexual orientation, disability or chronic illness.