Essential Requirements
Committed to FoEE’s vision, mission and values
Relevant professional qualifications in finance and/or accounting, or equal professional
experience for at least two years.
Understanding of project accounting within a non-profit and restrictive funding context
Able to demonstrate a solid working level of skills in Microsoft Excel
Able to both work within and further develop existing systems and procedures
for the people | for the planet | for the future
A good command of English, which is the working language for this post
Able to work systematically and with attention to details
Preparedness to work as part of a team in a fast moving and responsive department, while
also being able to work independently within the parameters of the post
Able to work in the Brussels office on daily basis
Desirable
Familiar with one or more of the common bookkeeping systems used in Belgium
A background in NGO or voluntary activities
Experience of working with a member-led organization
Good knowledge of French and/or Dutch are an advantage
Previous work experience in an international environment
Start date: as soon as possible
Friends of the Earth Europe is looking for a FINANCE OFFICER
Position to start as soon as possible.
Based in Brussels, full time.
Friends of the Earth Europe (FoEE) campaigns for sustainable and just societies and for the
protection of the environment. It unites more than 30 national organisations with thousands of local
groups and is part of the world’s largest grassroots environmental network, Friends of the Earth
International. Please see www.foeeurope.org for more information.
This is an excellent opportunity to join one of the leading green environment groups in Brussels and to be
part of a vibrant network of national member organisations. Under supervision of the Finance
Manager and the Head of Operations, you will support the organisation’s finance department in
collaboration with its campaigns, programmes and management.
Profile of the position
The finance team of FoEE is looking to strengthen its capacity by hiring an additional finance officer.
Together with your colleagues you will help our campaign and project staff by keeping track of
budgets, preparing financial reports to our donors and ensuring a smooth and accurate processing of financial transactions. Additionally, you will be assisting our project partners to ensure proper and full implementation of FoEE’s and funders’ requirements in the case of subgranting.
As part of the job you will be working with FoEE’s many allies and member groups and will get insight into our campaigns. You will also gain a working knowledge of professional NGO finance monitoring tools and systems. This position will require a healthy balance between accuracy, confidence in working with numbers and personal skills, completed by professional maturity.
Key Areas
Financial reporting to donors and other stakeholders
Support to budget development and fundraising
Review and processing of financial transactions
Controlling financial reports of project partners
Support to audit process and internal controls
Development and input to FoEE’s financial monitoring systems
Support to budget holders
Salary between 2.259,- to 2.698,- Euro gross, depending on experience. Benefits include a 13th
month, lunch vouchers, pension scheme and hospitalisation insurance.We also offer full coverage of
train travel for commuting within Belgium. Conditions are according to Belgian legislation including
the legal ability to live and work in Belgium.
This is a full time position. FoEE offers a highly motivating working environment in an international
NGO and office located in an environmentally friendly NGO building.
If you feel you meet our criteria, and feel inspired by the objectives and challenges of the position,
send us a motivation letter with a CV and contact details for two references to
financejobs@foeeurope.org by 20th May 2015. Proficiency tests and interviews are planned for
end of May / beginning of June 2015.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted – thank you for your understanding.