Finance Officer

We're looking for a dynamic and analytic colleague keen on working with numbers and people to support the Country Exams teams with the efficient delivery of exams finance services. The role will focus on the Romania operation for the immediate future, but once the new Exams structure is fully in place, the role will work across a sub-cluster comprised of Romania, Bulgaria, Croatia and Slovenia.

Main tasks

• monitor bank account transactions and deliver off-system income recognition, 
• monitor WBS allocation accuracy, 
• investigate inaccuracies and process correction journal information and income reconciliations according to standards and deadlines
• process and monitor refund of payments to individual candidates and supplier institutions
• collect approved Test Day staff payment information from the Pool Management function and process them for payment
• ensure the SAP procurement and invoicing process are delivered according to standards and policies, including Vendor and Business partner creation, PO and Sales order creation and GR 
• provide efficient off-system invoicing services according to local laws
• ensure fluent communication with country, Cluster, Region and Global Operations and Finance functions

Essential skills and competencies

• Analytical skills and basic knowledge of statutory accounting principles and practices, including accruals and the impact of financial transactions;
• Very good command of the Microsoft Office package, in particular Microsoft Excel;
• Relevant experience in Finance or Finance-related roles is a must;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
• English language skills at B2/C1 level;
• Bachelor degree in Finance/Accounting/ Economics or equivalent by experience.

Benefits and payment

• a 5583 gross RON salary and an indefinite duration contract
• an annual 13th salary, paid in December
• annual pay increases, according to performance 
• private medical insurance (Medlife or Regina Maria)
• English courses, Cambridge Assessment English or IELTS exams and free library membership

About the British Council

British Council is the UK's international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities. 
We are present on six continents and in over 100 countries, making international opportunities possible every day. We work in the fields of arts and culture, English language, education and civil society. We value diversity and equal rights in all the aspects of our activity. 

If you want to be part of our Exams team, apply on the following link: Finance Officer

The closing date for applications is 9 February 2020, 23:59 EET. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Successful candidates will be invited for an interview starting with 16 February 2020.

Good luck!