Finance Analyst (Policies)
🔍 Belgium
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- 250568 Requisition #
Who we are:
For more than 70 years, NATO’s mission has been to preserve peace and security in the Alliance for nearly one billion citizens. The NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCI Agency) and its predecessors have worked tirelessly in providing the means that enable the connectedness and togetherness that keep our Alliance strong. We are the NCI Agency, a team of 3000 civilian and military staff in 29 locations throughout Europe, North America and Asia.
Our technology and cyber experts allow NATO to conduct critical operations, protect NATO’s airspace, make data-driven decisions, defend against cyber-attacks, secure NATO networks and maintain superiority in space. This is all possible because of our greatest force, our people. In order to keep this edge we aim to hire, train and retain the very best staff.
Our staff members represent both the diversity and unity of our Alliance. When you join the NCI Agency, you will be part of an organization where you can contribute authentically to the mission and purpose of NATO and help us keep our technological edge.
About the job:
Based in Brussels, you will join the Agency as we embark on a journey to transform our IT services to support NATO’s Digital Endeavour. You will join Financial Strategy, Policy, Process and Continuous Improvement (FSPC) Division within the Finance Directorate, which is the leading change agent towards definition and implementation of financial framework best practices in terms of policies, processes and controls, in compliance with rules and regulations. FSPC is driving the financial framework, policies, procedures, processes, systems, internal controls and risk management structural improvements transversally within Finance, cross-functionally in the Agency, with Governance and external stakeholders in an inclusive, collaborative and results oriented manner.
We are looking for a driven and enthusiastic Finance Analyst (Policies) who will take on the following roles and responsibilities:
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Contribute to the development of Agency’s financial management framework, which requires delivery, implementation and maintenance of financial policies and procedures in compliance with NCIO charter, NATO Financial Regulations, NATO Accounting Framework, NATO Accounting Policies and NCIO Financial Rules and Regulations.
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Monitoring policy from external governance bodies and NATO Committees and identifying where policy actions are required.
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Drafting, coordinating and supporting the approval and implementation of standardised NCIA wide policies, regulations, directives, standard operating procedures (SOPs) in any area of financial management.
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Contributes to the development and update of Finance business process documentation, design and definition of second level controls for operationalization within Finance Directorate.
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Providing training and guidance to staff on financial policies and procedures to ensure understanding and adherence.
For a full list of duties, please review the job description on the NCI Agency career site.
About you:
The valuable knowledge and experience that you bring to this role are:
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A minimum of a higher vocational training in a relevant discipline with 4 years post-related experience. Or a secondary educational qualification with 6 years post-related experience.
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Financial policies, financial management or financial audit experience;
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Proven track record in understanding, documenting and implementing policies and procedures;
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The ability to analyse complex situations and develop well founded recommendations;
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Strong communications skills, particularly in producing written products and briefings in the English language;
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Experience in the Implementation of Internal Controls and Risk Management;
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Knowledge of programme and project management processes and tools;
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Knowledge of and experience in applying International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) or similar.
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Fluency in English, both written and spoken.
What we offer:
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Genuinely meaningful work as part of the most successful alliance in history;
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3 year contract with competitive tax-free salary and household and children’s allowances;
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Privileges for expatriate staff including expatriation and education allowances (where appropriate) and additional home leave;
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Excellent private health insurance scheme;
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Generous annual leave of 30 days plus official holidays;
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NATO Pension Scheme;
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Development programs such as professional training, wellbeing, and more
To learn more about NCI Agency and our work, please visit our website.
The NCI Agency prides itself on being an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment of mutual respect and value uniqueness and differences in gender, gender identity, race, ethnic or cultural origin, age, religion, sexual orientation and physical or neurocognitive ability.
Additional details on the conditions of application can be found via the NCI Agency career site.