Finance and Administration Officer

Job Title: Finance and Administration Officer (FAO)

Location: Antwerp, Belgium

Type: Full-time (Fixed-term, potential for extension)

Deadline: 31 October 2024

Organisation: Service Civil International (SCI)

Are you a dedicated finance professional seeking an opportunity to contribute your skills to a global organisation with a mission of promoting peace, social justice, and sustainable development? Look no further than Service Civil International (SCI). With over a century of experience in organising volunteering peace projects, SCI has a rich history of making a positive impact on the world. As the Finance Officer within our International Secretariat, you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring the financial stability and effectiveness of an organisation that spans continents and cultures. At SCI, we believe that sound financial management is crucial to achieving our mission, and we’re looking for a talented individual who shares our commitment to make a positive impact on the world. If you’re ready to bring your financial expertise to an international stage and support our mission-driven work, we invite you to consider joining our team at SCI in our office in Antwerp.

Responsibilities

• Manage SCI’s financial systems, including bookkeeping and audit preparation.
• Oversee internal financial processes, like payroll and reimbursement.
• Handle insurance scheme management and administrative tasks.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and reporting.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

Criteria

Essential:

• Bachelor in Accounting, Finance or equivalent
• commitment to the SCI mission and values
• fluency in English (both oral and written)
• fluency in Dutch for the administration tasks
• a strong background in bookkeeping
• good communication skills
• minimum 3 years’ experience of working in finances
• strong organisational skills, ability to multitask and set priorities
• ability to take initiative where appropriate to deal with changing situations in daily work and the organisation

Desirable:

• project and financial management skills and experience, especially with Erasmus+
• motivation to travel for meetings and events
• some knowledge of insurance systems

Conditions of employment

• Report to SCI International Coordinator
• Antwerp-based with occasional travel
• Full-time, one year potential for extension
• Competitive salary and benefits
• Ability to work from home in agreement
• Equal opportunities employer