The European Union Delegation to Guinea-Bissau is looking for an
Accounts Clerk
(Category: Local Agent Group 3) in the Administrative Section.Under this post, the recruited person will be attributed functions depending on the needs of the Delegation, and on the changes of these needs. The successful candidate
will serve under the supervision and responsibility
of the Head of Administration, providing support, expertise and assistance in area of budget and accounting support.
We are
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 Guinea-Bissau 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 Guiana government in areas that are part of the EU’s remit.
We offer
The post of the Accounts Clerk (Local Agent Group 3) in the Delegation’s Administration Section. The team consists of 9 people and there are occasional atypical working hours.Under this post, the recruited person will be attributed functions depending on the needs of the Delegation, and on the changes of these needs. The successful candidate
will serve under the supervision and responsibility
of the Head of Administration, providing support, expertise and assistance in area of budget and accounting support.
Following Main Tasks And Duties Are Currently Required
- Monitoring commitments, initiation or verification of payments, proposing budgetary regularisations;
- Analysing and monitoring complex financial files;
- Analysing “hors” budget accounts;
- Monitor budget consumption and report on it; provide assistance in budget estimates and adjustments;
- When necessary and with the agreement of the Commission's Accounting Officer, deputise for the Head of Administration in his absence, including acting as imprest administrator;
- Ensure that the Financial Regulation and other instructions from Headquarters are applied;
- Apply accounting tools (ABAC, SUMMA);
- Creation of third-party files;
- Financial initiation and preparation for settlement;
- Prepare budget estimates for the Delegation's annual operating budget;
- Follow-up, adjustment and verification of the execution of the authorised budget;
- Report on a monthly basis to Headquarters on the Delegation's imprest accounts;
- Other administrative duties as assigned by the Head of Section
The base salary will depend on relevant and verified employment experience, typically starting from XOF 1,016,022. There is a competitive benefits package, subject to certain conditions, including personal leave days and public holidays, health insurances and a retirement savings plan.The expected start date will be 01/10/2025. The selected candidate will be proposed to sign a fixed term contract of two (2) years, subject to six months’ probation.
Minimum requirements / eligibility criteria (necessary for the application to be considered)
- Minimum of Secondary Education (12 years) or equivalent;
- Minimum of 3 years of experience; a certificate/diploma in Accounting is an advantage;
- Excellent knowledge (C2) of Portuguese and working knowledge (B2) of English and/or French;
- Right to residence and work in Guinea-Bissau;
- Medical fitness to carry out the tasks assigned
How To Apply
Please submit your
application, consisting of a cover letter and Europass format CV
https://europa.eu/europass/eportfolio/screen/cv-editor?lang=envia e-mail eeasjobs-188@eeas.europa.eu no later than 23:00 on 31/08/2025. Only complete applications received on time via eeasjobs-188@eeas.europa.eu will be considered.The successful candidate will be subject to a medical check.
The process
After the deadline for applications, the
eligible
applications will be admitted to the Selection by the Committee set up for this purpose.Depending on the number of applications received, successive phases of Selection may include shortlisting of candidates based assessment of the information provided in the cover letter, CV, interviews and practical testing. At least 3 of the best candidates will be invited to the final interview and test.Only candidates admitted to each successive selection phase will be contacted individually. The Delegation will use the same means of publication as for this job advertisement to inform the remaining candidates once the recruitment procedure has been completed and that a candidate has (or has not) been recruited.The Delegation will not supply additional information or discuss the selection procedure. During the selection process, please do not contact the members of the Selection Committee, but address your questions and comments to the Delegation’s Administration.
Equal Opportunities
The European Union is committed to an equal opportunities policy for all its employees and applicants for employment. As an employer, the EU is committed to promoting gender equality and to preventing discrimination on any grounds. It actively welcomes applications from all qualified candidates from diverse backgrounds. We aim at a service, which is truly representative of society, where each staff member feels respected, is able to give their best and can develop their full potential. Under the equal opportunities policy, the Delegation will implement the necessary measures to avoid any kind of discrimination during the recruitment process. As such, all applicants with special needs (e.g. people with reduced mobility...) are invited to mention about.
Data Protection
Any personal data covered by the application, selection and recruitment process areprocessed in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 45/2001 of the European Parliament andof the Council of 18 December 2000.
