The European Union Delegation to Montenegro, Podgorica is looking for:

Temporary Budget/Accounting Assistant for the Administration Section

The European Union (EU) is an economic and political partnership between 27 European countries. It plays an important role in international affairs through diplomacy, trade, development aid and working with global organizations. Abroad, the EU is represented through more than 140 diplomatic representations, known also as EU Delegations, which have a similar function to those of an embassy.

The EU Delegation to Montenegro works in close coordination with the Embassies and Consulates of the 27 EU Member States. We are a fully-fledged diplomatic mission and represent the European Union in dealings with the Montenegrin government in areas that are part of the EU’s remit.

We offer

A temporary contract for a Budget/Accounting Assistant post in the Administration Section. Under this post, the recruited person will be attributed functions depending on the needs of the Section and the Delegation. The successful candidate will serve under the supervision and responsibility of the Head of Administration, providing support, expertise and assistance to the Administration section for budget and accounting tasks. The initial duration of the contract is 6 months with the possibility of an extension.

Job requirements

a) Education

• Formal education which corresponds to completed university studies of at least three years’ duration attested by a diploma or degree preferably in one of the following areas: Accountancy, Business and Administration, Economy, Finance and Audit.
• Secondary education followed by 2 years of proven professional experience in similar functions may replace a university diploma.

b) Professional experience

• Professional experience pertinent to the duties to be carried out of at least two years after achieving the minimum education level referred to above or an educational level sufficient to replace such proven experience.
• Previous experience with European or International institutions will be considered an advantage.
• Experience with working procedures and methods of the EU are highly appreciated.

c) Other requirements:

• Advanced knowledge of accountancy and procurement is a requirement.
• Thorough knowledge of English and the local language.
• Montenegrin nationality or a residence permit or/and work permit in Montenegro.

d) Skills:

• Flexibility, initiative, capacity to work under pressure and to respond quickly to demands.
• Capacity to analyze, synthesize and present information, often to short deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, with diverse publics.
• Commitment to quality and accuracy.
• Capacity to follow rules and procedures.
• Good team spirit.
• Excellent command of Microsoft Office environment.
• Ability to learn quickly new IT tools.