- Eurodad - European Network on Debt and Development
- Brussels, Belgium (Remote)
- Full-time
Senior Accounting and Finance Officer
- Eurodad - European Network on Debt and Development
Brussels, Belgium
Full-time
Published:
Application Deadline: May 4, 2025
- Eurodad - European Network on Debt and Development
Brussels, Belgium
Full-time
Published:
Application Deadline: May 4, 2025
ABOUT EURODAD:
Eurodad (the European Network on Debt and Development) is a network of 60 civil society organisations (CSOs) from 28 European countries, which works for transformative yet specific changes to global and European policies, institutions, rules and structures to ensure a democratically controlled, environmentally sustainable financial and economic system that works to eradicate poverty and ensure human rights for all.
Candidates are encouraged to review our website: www.eurodad.org and subscribe to our Development Finance Watch newsletter for further information.
PURPOSE OF ROLE:
This role, situated within Eurodad’s Operations team, is central to maintaining the organisation’s day-to-day financial operations—ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timeliness across all accounting processes. You will be responsible for managing bookkeeping, payments, receivables, payroll reconciliation, audit preparation, and internal financial tracking, while working closely with the external accountant, payroll office, suppliers, and project partners.
As part of a small, diverse, and multinational team committed to social and economic justice, you will help ensure Eurodad’s continued reputation for reliable financial management, regulatory and donor compliance, and the timely, accurate handling of accounts.
We are committed to maintaining high standards and supporting the ongoing training and professional development of all staff to ensure they are equipped to grow in their roles and take on new responsibilities.
WHAT WE OFFER:
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Accounting (80%)
Financial Management (20%)
Note: This role description is not exhaustive. The post-holder may be asked to take on other reasonable duties that support the finance team and the organisation’s objectives, as requested by the Grants & Finance Manager.
YOUR PROFILE:
Skills
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
Desirable
Values & Commitment
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Please carefully read the attached role profile and the detailed instructions below. We are a small organisation and have designed these instructions to reduce the administrative burden on our team so we can devote more time to our vital work. Therefore, we regret that we will ONLY accept applications that respect these instructions and will exclude applicants who submit general cover letters.
Use the form at the bottom of the page to upload your CV of 2 pages maximum along with a cover letter of 1 page maximum in English. This letter should be properly formatted, clearly and concisely written, set out why you match the job description, and where you saw the vacancy.
Fill in the required data in the form and upload your CV and cover letter in the designated fields. Make sure that the 2 files you are uploading have the following names: Surname_FirstName_CV and Surname_FirstName_CoverLetter; e.g. if Peter Bloggs applied for the job we would expect files with the following names: Bloggs_Peter_CV and Bloggs_Peter_CoverLetter
Eurodad will collect and store your resume and contact details. We process this data for recruitment purposes only. We are storing this data in our Applicant Tracking System, which stores data in the U.S and is fully compliant with EU data protection laws, and we will not share it with anyone else. We would like to keep this data until our open role is filled. We cannot estimate the exact time period, but we will consider this period as coming to an end when a candidate accepts our job offer for the position for which we are considering you. When that period is over, we will either delete your data or inform you that we will keep it in our database for future roles.
Here’s a link to our privacy policy. In this policy, you will find information about our compliance with GDPR (data protection law.) You can find how to send us a request to let you access your data that we have collected, request us to delete your data, correct any inaccuracies or restrict our processing of your data. You have the right to lodge a complaint about the way we handle your data with Belgian Privacy Commission or you can contact Emy De Nardi at edenardi@eurodad.org for more information or concerns.
You should receive a confirmation e-mail after successfully submitting an application. If you don’t receive this e-mail in the 12 hours after submitting your application please contact us at assistant@eurodad.org so we can check if your application was successfully submitted.
Application deadline: Sunday 4 May 2025, 23h59 CET.
Eurodad (the European Network on Debt and Development) is a network of 60 civil society organisations (CSOs) from 28 European countries, which works for transformative yet specific changes to global and European policies, institutions, rules and structures to ensure a democratically controlled, environmentally sustainable financial and economic system that works to eradicate poverty and ensure human rights for all.
Candidates are encouraged to review our website: www.eurodad.org and subscribe to our Development Finance Watch newsletter for further information.
PURPOSE OF ROLE:
This role, situated within Eurodad’s Operations team, is central to maintaining the organisation’s day-to-day financial operations—ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timeliness across all accounting processes. You will be responsible for managing bookkeeping, payments, receivables, payroll reconciliation, audit preparation, and internal financial tracking, while working closely with the external accountant, payroll office, suppliers, and project partners.
As part of a small, diverse, and multinational team committed to social and economic justice, you will help ensure Eurodad’s continued reputation for reliable financial management, regulatory and donor compliance, and the timely, accurate handling of accounts.
We are committed to maintaining high standards and supporting the ongoing training and professional development of all staff to ensure they are equipped to grow in their roles and take on new responsibilities.
WHAT WE OFFER:
- Key contacts: Eurodad staff, members and partners; funders; suppliers;
- Contract and location: Brussels-based, with some flexibility for remote working. Permanent, full-time contract (part-time possible, to be negotiated with the successful candidate);
- Gross annual salary range between €63,500-€68,700 (incl. vouchers, holiday pay and end of year bonus), depending on skills and experience;
- Attractive benefits package including additional days leave, complementary Hospitalisation, Ambulatory and Dental insurance (DKV), meal, eco, gift and culturevouchers, working from home allowance, trainings, public transport allowance, travel insurance and contribution to a complementary private pension plan.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Accounting (80%)
- Accounts Payable: Collect, verify, record, and file invoices; obtain approvals; prepare and process payments; and provide proof of payment when required. Monitor outstanding liabilities and ensure timely settlements;
- Accounts Receivable: Issue invoices to third parties for fees and cost reimbursements; follow up on outstanding payments; manage incoming funds from members and donors;
- Bookkeeping: Record income, expenses, and bank/credit card transactions in the accounting system. Perform monthly reconciliations of all bank, cash, and credit card accounts;
- Document Management & Compliance: Maintain organised, audit-ready financial documentation in compliance with Belgian regulations and donor requirements;
- Management Accounting: Draft allocations of income and expenditures to relevant grants and budget lines, supporting internal financial control and donor reporting. Final allocations are reviewed and confirmed by the Finance Manager;
- VAT & Taxation: Prepare and submit VAT returns, tax filings, and other regulatory obligations;
- Year-End Closure: Prepare annual accounts, including inventory operations, asset checks, and liaising with the external accountant;
- Audit Preparation: Lead the preparation for statutory, grant, and internal audits. Coordinate with programme staff as needed, respond to auditor queries, and ensure timely delivery of required documentation;
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with all relevant regulation, including the publication of annual audited accounts and fulfilment of legal reporting obligations (e.g., fiche 280.51, UBO registry, Moniteur Belge);
- Payroll Reconciliation: Conduct monthly payroll reconciliations, including international payrolls, and ensure accurate recording of salaries and related social charges.
Financial Management (20%)
- Financial Systems & Tools: Contribute to the maintenance and improvement of internal financial management tools and processes;
- Monitoring of Expenditures, Budget & Analysis: Assist with expenditure tracking, variance analysis, and preparation of internal financial and budget updates for Eurodad and its departments. Support with planning and monitoring of grant-related expenditures;
- Partner Financial Oversight: Collect and verify financial documentation from project partners, ensuring compliance with contractual and financial rules and guidelines, including donor requirements;
- Financial Reporting: Prepare internal financial reports; support occasional donor reporting when required;
- Cash Flow Support: Provide timely updates on payment schedules, incoming funds, and account balances to assist with cash flow monitoring and forecasting;
- Income Monitoring: Track receipts across bank accounts, confirm fund arrivals, and maintain records for income recognition and reconciliation;
- Strategic Financial Planning Support: Assist the Finance Manager by providing financial data, reconciliations, and inputs to inform budgets and medium-term financial forecasts.
Note: This role description is not exhaustive. The post-holder may be asked to take on other reasonable duties that support the finance team and the organisation’s objectives, as requested by the Grants & Finance Manager.
YOUR PROFILE:
Skills
- Fluent in English (working language of Eurodad) and French (or Dutch with at least basic French);
- Strong proficiency in accounting software (preferably BOB50) and Microsoft Excel;
- Well-organised and dependable, with a strong commitment to meeting deadlines;
- Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy.
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Minimum of 7 years' experience in accounting or financial management, ideally within a non-profit or international NGO environment;
- Experience reconciling payroll and liaising with external accountants or auditors;
- Solid understanding of Belgian accounting standards and payroll regulations. Relevant degree in accounting, finance, business administration, economics, or equivalent professional experience.
Desirable
- Experience in financial management of projects and grants, including preparation of financial reports for institutional and/or philanthropic donors.Familiarity with financial management in multi-partner, cross-border projects;
- Experience producing management accounts and collaborating with diverse teams;
- Experience reconciling international payrolls or working with multi-country financial operations.
Values & Commitment
- Strong commitment to Eurodad’s mission, values, and collaborative ways of working.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Please carefully read the attached role profile and the detailed instructions below. We are a small organisation and have designed these instructions to reduce the administrative burden on our team so we can devote more time to our vital work. Therefore, we regret that we will ONLY accept applications that respect these instructions and will exclude applicants who submit general cover letters.
Use the form at the bottom of the page to upload your CV of 2 pages maximum along with a cover letter of 1 page maximum in English. This letter should be properly formatted, clearly and concisely written, set out why you match the job description, and where you saw the vacancy.
Fill in the required data in the form and upload your CV and cover letter in the designated fields. Make sure that the 2 files you are uploading have the following names: Surname_FirstName_CV and Surname_FirstName_CoverLetter; e.g. if Peter Bloggs applied for the job we would expect files with the following names: Bloggs_Peter_CV and Bloggs_Peter_CoverLetter
Eurodad will collect and store your resume and contact details. We process this data for recruitment purposes only. We are storing this data in our Applicant Tracking System, which stores data in the U.S and is fully compliant with EU data protection laws, and we will not share it with anyone else. We would like to keep this data until our open role is filled. We cannot estimate the exact time period, but we will consider this period as coming to an end when a candidate accepts our job offer for the position for which we are considering you. When that period is over, we will either delete your data or inform you that we will keep it in our database for future roles.
Here’s a link to our privacy policy. In this policy, you will find information about our compliance with GDPR (data protection law.) You can find how to send us a request to let you access your data that we have collected, request us to delete your data, correct any inaccuracies or restrict our processing of your data. You have the right to lodge a complaint about the way we handle your data with Belgian Privacy Commission or you can contact Emy De Nardi at edenardi@eurodad.org for more information or concerns.
You should receive a confirmation e-mail after successfully submitting an application. If you don’t receive this e-mail in the 12 hours after submitting your application please contact us at assistant@eurodad.org so we can check if your application was successfully submitted.
Application deadline: Sunday 4 May 2025, 23h59 CET.
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