Single accountant for the European Union-funded project “Improving the resilience of Critical Entities and the protection of Public Spaces and the Cyber-space against security threats in the Western Balkans” (Montenegro)
The EU has launched a 3-year project in the Western Balkans aimed at strengthening the capacities of the region to effectively detect, investigate and respond to terrorist threats on public spaces and critical infrastructures. This European-funded action is in line with the goals set under objective 5 of the EU’s Joint Action Plan on Counter- Terrorism for the Western Balkans, focused on strengthening citizen and critical infrastructure and entities’ protection in the region.
CIVIPOL, the operator of the French Ministry of Interior, will manage the project and is looking for a single accountant to head the project’s implementation team for 36 months, starting in March 2026-.
PROFILE
Afinance professionalresponsibleforthe soundfinancial managementofproject activitiesimplementedinthe field. S/he ensures accurate reporting, and recording of all project-related expenditures, in line with internal procedures and funder requirements.
MISSIONS
The Project Accountant ensures the operational financial management of project activities implemented inthe field, monitorsandcontrolsallprojectexpendituresandfunds,andprovidesregularandaccuratefinancialreportingtothe PMU. S/he ensures full compliance with internal financial procedures and funder rules, and provides support to procurement processes as well as to the preparation and implementation of financial audits.
TASKS
* Managealloperationalfinancialaspectsoftheproject
* Monitor and control the use of project funds for fieldactivities (Contribute to financial follow-up and budget monitoring, ensure proper allocation and eligibility of expenditures)
* Providedetailedexpenditurestatements,includingbankdocuments,invoices,andledgers
* RecordallprojectexpendituresinCIVIPOL’sdecentralizedaccountingsystem (Cegid)
ProcurementSupport
* Supportthepreparationandfollow-upofprocurement-relateddocumentation
Additionaltasksmaybeassigneddependingontheprojectteamorganizationandthecandidate’sprofile
QUALIFICATIONSANDSKILLSREQUIRED
* Degreeinaccounting,finance,orarelatedfield
* Proven experience in project accounting and financial management, preferably in an international or donor- funded project environment
* Experiencewithaccountingsoftwareandfinancialmanagementsystems
* Highlevelofaccuracy,reliability,andattentiontodetail
* Goodcoordinationandcommunicationskills
* Familiaritywithprocurementandauditprocesses
LOCATION
DURATION
3yearsfull-time,initialcontractof1 year.
REMUNERATION
Contractaccordingtothestatusoftheexpert.
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