Job category: Full-time    

Job location: Brussels / Belgium  

Deadline: September 5^th 2024

About Us 

Bellona Europa is an international, independent, and non-profit organisation that meets environmental and climate challenges head on. We are solutions-oriented and have a comprehensive and cross-sectoral approach to assess the economics, climate impacts and technical feasibility of necessary climate actions. To do this, we work with civil society, academia, governments, institutions, and industries.    

Position Summary 

We are seeking a minimum one-year motivated and organised full-time Financial Officer experienced in accounting and finance in Belgium (compulsory) to join our team.

The candidate will provide comprehensive support in a large variety of administrative tasks and finances, with a knowledge of the Belgium GAAP.  

This role is crucial in ensuring the smooth operation of our office and supporting our mission.  

They will generally work under the supervision of the CFO. 

Key Responsibilities (the below list is not exhaustive)  

Finance Support: 

•  Assist with basic bookkeeping tasks to be decided by the CFO, including processing invoices and expense reports, collecting missing invoices etc.  

• Support the preparation of financial reports and budgets

• Handle petty cash and reimbursements 

• Process daily post and assist in the management of the Finance email account 

• Booking of the incoming and outgoing invoices in the accounting software 

• Booking of the bank statements in the accounting software 

• Handle the expense notes and reimbursement of the expenses of the employees 

• Checking and verifications of expense notes 

• Support the project managers for the preparation of the project expenditure report 

• Support in preparation of timesheets for EU and Non-EU funded projects  

• Ensure the smooth running of the office, including occasional contacts with suppliers, check of stationery and IT materials, inventories of equipment

Requirements 

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and /or Finance/Bookkeeping  

• Knowledge of the Belgian accounting system (see above) and VAT obligations 

• Strong organisational and multitasking skills

• Pro-active, self-motivated and creative problem solver 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint, Outlook) and at least one bookkeeping/ accounting software (Wings, BoB, Odoo, YUKI or Exact Online)  

• IT-literate 

• Excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Ready to ensure a regular presence – at the office  

• Interest  for environmental issues and alignment with Bellona Europa’s mission. 

• Excellent English and French or Dutch, oral and written  

• Eligibility to work and reside in Belgium. 

• Ready to start the position as from the 15^th of September 2024. 
   

What We Offer

• A supportive and collaborative work environment 

• Opportunities for professional growth and development 

• The chance to contribute to meaningful environmental projects 

• A very pleasant working environment 

• A permanent full-time contract with a salary based on the experience, and a set  of employees benefits (including hospitalisation, extra pension scheme, meals and eco cheques, cheque sport and culture, home working allocation/remote work…)

How to apply 

To apply, please submit one single PDF document with your CV and cover letter and your earliest availability to start working to hr@bellona.org.

We kindly request that you include “Financial Officer” in the subject line. The application deadline is September 5^th 18:00 with interviews intended on a rolling basis.

We thank you in advance for your application and your interest in this position. While we try to respond to every applicant, if many applications are received, we may not be able to do so. If you receive no feedback within 4 weeks after applying, please consider you have not been selected.