Finance Officer - Administration

Position description

Do you want to be a part of a dynamic and ambitious intergovernmental organisation working for the promotion of free trade and economic integration across Europe and globally?

The European Free Trade Association (EFTA) offers the opportunity for a motivated and highly skilled professional to join the Finance team of the Administration division in Brussels as financial officer. Here, you will be part of an organisation based on professionalism, cooperation, trust, responsibility and respect.

The EFTA Secretariat serves the four EFTA States – Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland – and has offices in Geneva, Brussels and Luxemburg.

The Administration Division (ADM) provides internal services and support to the whole organisation, including in the fields of facilities management, finance, human resources and information technology.

This position is open to nationals of the EFTA States (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland).

Job description

The position entails working hands on with controlling and financial reporting.

The Finance Officer is also expected to be able to lead improvement initiatives within the Administration division.

Responsibilities include:

• Financial reporting and analysis;
• Controlling of accounting and coordinating the year-end closure process;
• Project management of business improvement processes;
• Acting as Head of Finance when necessary.

The financial officer will be a part of the financial department within the administration division and reports directly to the Head of Finance.

The financial department consists of 4 staff members, the Head of Finance, the Financial Officer and two Finance Coordinators. The financial department is responsible for the financial management of the organization with offices in Brussels, Luxemburg and Geneva, as well as EFTA’s Financial Mechanism Office.

Essential Skills

• Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or other relevant fields;
• At least five years of relevant work experience in the fields of financial management, accounting, controlling, audit, and/or consulting;
• Solid understanding of accounting, controlling, and reporting;
• Sound knowledge of and experience in using at least one accounting software package, and excellent command of MS Excel;
• Fluency in written and spoken English;
• Excellent interpersonal skills, engaged, highly motivated, and able to take initiative.

Ideal Skills

• Experience as superuser in IT systems and/or experience with implementing systems;
• Experience with payroll would be an asset;
• Experience in public procurement would be an asset;
• Experience with MS Dynamics 365 Finance and Power BI (Power Query, Power Pivot, etc.);
• Experience in project management and leading business improvement processes;
• Experience working in an international environment;
• Self-reliance, autonomy and a proactive approach.

Employment terms

• Division: Administration Division;
• Grade: A4;
• Annual salary: 112,786.56 EUR;
• Type/Duration of appointment: Fixed term three years. If considered desirable and in the organisation’s interest, an additional three-year contract may be offered;
• Start date: 15 January 2026;
• Deadline for applications: 21 September 2025;
• Job reference: VA 15/2025.

Appointments are made at the first step of the grade. The Secretary-General reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a level different from that advertised.

Through its recruitment policy, the EFTA Secretariat commits to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.

EFTA is an international organisation, and salaries and related payments are normally exempt from income taxation. EFTA offers a competitive benefits package and extensive learning opportunities. Depending on the candidate’s family status, additional benefits and allowances may apply.

 

 

Application instructions

• Applicants must apply online via the e-recruitment tool. Please note that only applications received via our web tool will be considered.

Contact

• For further information on the post: Marius Brunaes, Head of Finance, [email protected];
• Questions on the recruitment process and technical issues: [email protected].

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