Accounting Technician, Hainaut

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WHO MAY APPLY?
EU Nationals and NATO Nationals, excluding the US, who do not need a work permit or who possess an unlimited single permit to work in Belgium.

HOW TO APPLY?
Applicants must complete a profile in MNRS to apply for vacancies listed on the MNRS website. Applicant can apply to specific vacant position by clicking the "Apply Now" button on each vacancy announcement. It is your responsibility to verify that information entered on your application form is completed and accurate. Applications that are not completed properly or incorrect will not be considered. To receive consideration, supporting documentation (certificates/degrees/diplomas, required licenses, etc.) must be provided before the closing date of the announcement at usarmy.benelux.hqda- [emailprotected]. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.

As an Accounting Technician, you will serve as assistant to the Chief of Accounting Section, for the BENELUX Finance Office. You will be responsible for the analysis, reconciliation, control and correction to financial documents, reports and automated listings.

You will perform the following duties:

1. Provide detailed guidance and training to subordinates on information contained in applicable laws, regulations, interim regulatory changes and frequent policy and technical messages.
2. Develop and operate the accounting manager's internal control program (MICP) to ensure the integrity, propriety, accuracy, and timeliness of the organization's accounting program.
3. Perform internal control functions by monitoring the check recertification program and deposits in transit that includes monthly coordination and reconciliations.
4. Responsible for designing, developing, implementing, modifying and managing the programs and procedures related to the Finance Office accountability.
5. Control, review, and mail original payment vouchers.
6. Maintain the finance office's cash accountability.
7. Respond to audit reports problems identified by auditors and resolves input edit errors.
8. Initiate instruction for non‐routine or complex assignments or to clarify published guidelines.

PROFILE

At grade BA 05

1. EXPERIENCE
   Applicants must demonstrate at least one year of creditable experience that is at least equivalent to the next lower grade level (BA 04). Creditable experience is progressively responsible clerical, office, or other work that indicates ability to acquire the particular knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of the position to be filled.
2. SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE
   A High Secondary School diploma degree is qualifying at the BA-05 level.

At grade BA 06

1. EXPERIENCE
   Applicants must demonstrate at least one year of experience in the same or a similar line of work as the job for which considered. The experience must demonstrate that the applicant possesses the particular knowledge, skills and abilities required for the position, as described in the last section of this announcement. The predominant experience must have been gained at a comparable level of difficulty one level below the position to be filled (BA05).
2. SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE:
   A Bachelor degree successfully completed in a related field ("Bachelier en Comptabilite", "Bachelier en Expertise Comptable et Fiscal", "Bachelier en Sciences de Gestion",…) is qualifying at the BA-06 level.

At grade BA 07

1. EXPERIENCE
   Applicants must demonstrate at least one year of experience in the same or a similar line of work as the job for which considered. The experience must demonstrate that the applicant possesses the particular knowledge, skills and abilities required for the position, as described in the last section of this announcement. The predominant experience must have been gained at a comparable level of difficulty one level below the position to be filled (BA06).
2. SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE:
   A Bachelor degree successfully completed in a related field ("Bachelier en Comptabilite", "Bachelier en Expertise Comptable et Fiscal", "Bachelier en Sciences de Gestion",…) is qualifying at the BA-07 level. Foreign education must be officially evaluated for Belgian equivalency. More information can be found at: www.enseignement.be.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSA's)

At grade BA 05:

1. Ability to use various automated programs and use Microsoft Office programs (i.e. Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, etc.) to type letters, documents, reports and correspondence.
2. Clerical and administrative experience to perform a wide variety of support work.
3. Ability to prepare and maintain files.
4. Ability to communicate both orally and in writing in French and English.

In addition to the KSAs at the BA-05, qualifying for the BA-06:

1. Ability to review accounting documents for completeness and accuracy and process the requests.
2. Analytical skill to collect, extract and organize data for reports.
3. Knowledge of accounting procedures and techniques.
4. Knowledge of accounting systems and terminology.

In addition to the KSAs at the BA-05 and BA-06, qualifying for the BA-07:

1. Ability to respond to audit reports and resolve issues.
2. Skills in developing, implementing, modifying and managing the programs and procedures related to organization accountability.
3. Knowledge of various accounting regulations, operations, procedures, laws and requirements to ensure compliance, resolve issues, discrepancies, provide advice and recommend action.
4. Ability to provide detailed guidance and training on information contained in applicable laws, regulations, …
5. Ability to perform compilation, verification, and analysis of accounting data.
6. Ability to analyze accounts to determine the need for and type of adjustments necessary to reconcile and balance accounts.

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT
English: good command required
French: good command required

ONLINE APPLICATION IN ENGLISH ONLY APPLICATION COMPLETED IN ANY OTHER LANGUAGE WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. NO OTHER TYPE OF APPLICATION WILL BE CONSIDERED. THIS SYSTEM IS NEW. PLEASE KEEP SCREENSHOTS OF YOUR APPLICATION IN CASE OF POSSIBLE TECHNICAL ISSUES.

ORGANIZATION AND PLACE OF DUTY
US Army in Belgium is an American government agency whose mission is to provide logistical and administrative support to the US personnel at NATO and SHAPE in Belgium. The 266th Finance Center provides finance and accounting services while enhancing capability for the combatant commander through cash management, military pay, contracting support and accountability on the battlefield.

DESCRIPTION OF THE OFFER
- Permanent, full-time (38 hours/week)
- Regular work schedule (Monday through Friday)
- Salary:
From 3,281.17 EUR gross/month at BA 05
From 3,596.16 EUR gross/month at BA 06
From 3,941.04 EUR gross/month at BA 07

This is a developmental position/entry trainee level position leading to the full performance level (BA‐07). At management's request, the incumbent may be non‐competitively promoted to the next grade level, provided that he/she has completed the required training and meets all regulatory and qualification requirements.

The selectee may be required to successfully complete the training "Financial Management level 1" within two years of appointment. Employee may be subject to termination if certification requirements are not met.

OTHER BENEFITS
- Meal vouchers (value of 8 EUR per worked day)
- Vacation and end of year bonus
- Hospitalization insurance (DKV)
- Supplemental Retirement Plan (Allianz)
- Annual leave accrued as of date of appointment; minimum 26 days of annual leave pro-rated as of date of appointment.
- Multicultural work environment
- English bonus if eligible. Applicants must pass the required English test prior to appointment (passing level is A2, English bonus paid if the English level is at least equivalent to B1).

REFERRAL AND SELECTION PROCEDURE
The Civilian Human Resources Service Center (CHRSC) will review each application and will refer candidates to the management official who will make the final selection. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for position without regard to political, religious, or labor organization affiliation or non-affiliation, marital status, race, color, sex, national origin, non-disqualifying physical disability, or age.

The SELECTEE will:

• Provide an extract of criminal record: "Modele 1". This document may be requested to the local resident registration office.

• Be subject to a Foreign National Screening.

• Pass an English test

• Pass a medical evaluation.