Accounts Clerk

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PRINT Accounts Clerk 12.10.2026 New opportunity Teaser Deadline for sending application: 31/10/2026, 18.00 Damascus time. Text LOCAL AGENT GROUP III Ref: 523803 – Administration Section 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 the Republic of Syria 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 Syrian government in areas that are part of the EU’s remit. We offer The post of Accounts Clerk (Local Agent Group 3) is in the Delegation’s Administration Section under a fixed-term employment contract of 2 years, with the possibility of renewal under reserve of budgetary availability and operational considerations. The team consists of 8 people and there are occasional atypical working hours. Under this post, the recruited person will be attributed to 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 listed below. Following main tasks and duties are currently required: Bookkeeping and general accounting using the current SUMMA accounting system; Registration, verification and processing of incoming invoices; Ensure that incoming invoices are correctly assigned and followed up, and that deadlines are met; Initialisation of payments, commitments, monthly and annual financial closures in the administration's accounting systems; Calculation, verification and initiation of payroll payment; Registration, verification and initiation of reimbursement requests; Reconciliation of bank accounts; Registration and monthly closure of cash payments; Electronic and/or physical storage of payment receipts; Contribute to administrative quality checks on files; Support with public tenders in all phases; Liaise and follow-up with suppliers and service providers; Organise and manage the inventory of all purchased goods (equipment, furniture, etc.); Performing other ad hoc tasks as required by management. 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 delegation will conclude a two-year fixed-term employment contract with the successful candidate. The expected start date will be 01/01/2027. Minimum requirements / eligibility criteria (necessary for the application to be considered) 2 years of relevant professional experience (accounting, audit, finance, etc.) if holding a post-secondary degree OR 5 years of relevant professional experience (accounting, audit, finance, etc.) if holding a secondary degree Post-secondary degree (ISCED level 4) OR Secondary degree (ISCED level 3) Good command of English or French (min. CEFR B1 level) Right to residence and work in the country Medical fitness to carry out the required duties Certificate of good conduct Assets/selection criteria (basis for awarding points to select the best applicant) Experience working in a diplomatic mission, a development agency or in an international organisation Experience working with the European Union tools, policies and procedures Post-secondary degree in accounting, finance, business administration or similar (ISCED level 4) Short-cycle tertiary degree in accounting, finance, business administration or similar (ISCED level 4) Language certification in English or French (min. CEFR B1 level) Knowledge of other languages (depending on country requirements) Language certification in other languages (depending on country requirements) How to apply The applicant must apply by sending a cover letter, signed a Curriculum Vitæ (to include, at the minimum, exact job titles, employers’ names and detailed tasks descriptions) using one of the Europass templates available at: https://europass.europa.eu/en all documents to the following email address: [email protected] And mention in the email’ subject: “Ref: 523803 – JOB TITLE: Accounts Clerk” no later than 18:00 on 31 October 2026, Damascus time. Caution: The applicant must verify that he/she fulfils all the conditions. For easy verification, the applicant must mark all the requirements stated above ( Minimum requirements / eligibility criteria (necessary for the application to be considered) and Assets/selection criteria (basis for awarding points to select the best applicant) ) relating to each document or application condition. The absence of one of these conditions or documents is a reason for

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