GOPA PACE is a private organization based in Brussels since 1991 and member of the GOPA group, one of the world’s leading development consultancies. GOPA PACE is a leading consultant in the field of public diplomacy, Governance, Peace & Security, Facility and Global Value Chain, Outreach with contracts that cover dozens of countries worldwide. The GOPA PACE teams are a group of highly driven professionals dedicated to achieving the greatest impact through our projects across geographies.
A JOB THAT INSPIRES YOU
As an accountant, you deal with the accounting activities related to projects accounting, general ledger, accounts payable and receivable.
You will work in an accountant’s team with 2 colleagues and in close relations with the Project Teams, the Implementation Support Team, the Controlling Team and report to the Head of Accounting. You closely follow the regulations regarding accounting matters. You monitor legal changes and take necessary steps to adjust internal procedures. You make proposals to make the accounting processes more efficient
Key responsibilities As an accountant, you take ownership of common responsibilities defined in and around accounting.
Accounting
General accounting
Accounts payable
Accounts receivable
Project accounting
Monitoring of local cash accounts
Liaise with Project Controllers and Implementation Support Unit (ISU)
Participate in the IT Projects with regards to accounting matters in transition projects
Reporting
Ensure proper, accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and yearly closure of project financials with the Project Managers, Controllers and ISU team members.
Report any potential operational issues you identify and discuss them with the Controllers and Finance Director in a timely manner and propose effective solutions.
Compliance
Ensure Compliance requirements are met for all financial and accounting matters in relation to the Finance Director and the Compliance Officer.
Department Strategy
Contribute together with the Finance team to the strategic orientation of the Finance Department.
You will promote effective accounting processes enabling accuracy, completeness, timeliness and appropriate valuation of reported financial data.
Drive continuous improvement in processes
A BACKGROUND THAT CONVINCES US
Desired competencies and experience
Bachelor’s in accounting.
1-2 years of relevant experience.
Able to work in a team but also independently
Capacity for independent decision-making and taking initiative.
Excellent communication skills in French and English, both verbal and written.
Computer skills MS Office (Excel, Word, Power Point), and database.
You have a genuine interest in GOPA PACE mission and recognise yourself in our company values.
AN ENVIRONMENT THAT MOTIVATES YOU
What we offer
A permanent contract.
Flexible working hours with 2 days of remote working per week- after the first 6 months.
In-house trainings for usage of all company systems and tools.
A great place to work with a team of highly motivated professionals.
The opportunity to work in a truly diverse and multicultural organisation helping to make the world a better place.
** We are open to applications from people with disabilities.
Your career is more than a job. As a member of our global team, you will be involved in projects that impact the future for communities around the world. You will be empowered in a dynamic and diverse environment that maximizes your skills and encourages new ideas. We feel ourselves accountable for learning from experience and it’s our mix of integrity and ambition to contribute to a better tomorrow that makes us such a special place to work.
Implementing diverse projects in transition and developing countries and thus contributing to a „better tomorrow“ is our business. We, GOPA Consulting Group, are one of the leading consulting companies in the field of International Cooperation. For more than 50 years we are successfully implementing projects on behalf of national and international institutions, as for example the GIZ, KfW and EU. Topics are manifold and range, among others, from the improvement of education for the young, over measures of climate change adaptation to projects in health and infrastructure.
