About this job

Sapienza Consulting is recruiting a Principal Administrator (Head Programme Support) to join NATO – NCIA, at Mons, Belgium.

Responsibilities

With guidance from Chief Business Management Mons, incumbent will perform duties such as:

• Exercising financial control during execution stage of funding allocations, ensuring compliance with NATO and Agency regulations, and guidance provided by NCI Agency Financial Controller
• Providing financial expertise to Fund Managers, Project Managers, Service Owners, Account Management, and Acquisition staff
• Providing analyses and producing management reports (for both internal and external use) regarding revenues, costs, variances from targets, productivity, and other aspects of management control
• Assist Senior Finance Staff in Customer Reviews;Assessing in-year affordability of requirements, and assisting to develop recommendations for requirement prioritization;
• Supporting financial analysis of customer requirements, coordinating cost estimation and financial planning associated with negotiation of Service Level Agreement (SLA) and delivery of ICT services
• Assisting in preparation and review of Agency price proposals, and cost elements of Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
• Billing of customers in accordance with terms of SLAs;Providing technical advice and functional support to Chief, Business Management, and to other managers within Finance organization;
• Assisting in serving as point of entry for all local financial matters
• Perform administration and clerical functions for all financial records and files
• Assist to identify / verify proper funding categories for all purchases and services requested
• Perform other duties as may be required

Profile

• Vocational training at higher level in relevant discipline, or equivalent combination of appropriate qualifications and experience
• At least 5 years’ relevant experience
• Demonstrable skills and experience in areas such as financial management, resource planning and budgeting, cost analysis using automated financial management systems
• Experience in preparing financial reports
• Demonstrated ability to work as an integral member of financial management team charged with implementing financial plans and policies
• Experience in planning, preparation and production of budget submissions;
• Microsoft Excel skills
• Proven ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing
• Must hold NATO Security Clearance
• Fluent business English; knowledge of another NATO member-state language is an assetDesirable
• University Degree in a relevant discipline
• Knowledge of NATO Financial Regulations
• Knowledge of CIS systems and experience in managing CIS logistics support
• Advanced skills with Microsoft Excel
• Previous use of Oracle R12
• Knowledge of International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS)
• Knowledge and/or experience with customer funding
• Prior experience of working in an international environment comprising both military and civilian elements
• Knowledge of NATO responsibilities and organization, including ACO and ACT

Candidates must be eligible to work in the EU

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