1 Junior financial management and control officer
Job Title
Junior financial management and control officer
Type of contract
Collaboration (co.co.co) contract or Full-time employment fixed-term contract
Duration
Indicative 12 months, potentially extendable (length and level to be defined in relation to the characteristics and skills of the candidate)
Salary
Competitive (Gross salary up to 23.000,00 €) / to be defined in relation to the characteristics and skills of the candidate
Reports to
Coordinator of FEEM’s Fundraising and projects office
Start Date
As soon as possible
Application deadline
Until the position is filled
Location
Milan
Ref. number
UPE-J-MANAG-FIN.04.2024
Scope
Fondazione Eni Enrico Mattei (FEEM), founded in 1989, is a non-profit, policy-oriented, international research centre and a think-tank producing high-quality, innovative, interdisciplinary and scientifically sound research on sustainable development. It contributes to the quality of decision-making in public and private spheres through analytical studies, policy advice, scientific dissemination and high-level education. Thanks to its international network, FEEM integrates its research and dissemination activities with those of the best academic institutions and think tanks around the world.
Tasks
The candidate will work in FEEM’s Fundraising and projects office and will assist in a series of tasks related to the financial management of research projects and programmes. In particular, the candidate will be requested to:
- Carry out project financial management tasks, cost reporting and auditing, and related activities of research projects;
- Provide administrative and financial support to FEEM’s Research Programmes, including monitoring of financial expenses, supporting logistics and purchases, and liaising with research teams;
- Monitor the financial and administrative deadlines of research projects, by updating and maintaining the internal agenda; provide general administrative and management support to researchers (including the preparation of the management reports); carry out project cost-reporting activities;
- Prepare the documentation for auditing processes that are regularly conducted on the projects financed by the European Commission (Horizon Europe, etc.) and other funders; regularly check and archive the projects’ financial and scientific documentation required for auditing purposes; check its consistency with internal accounting procedures and with the funders’ rules;
- Monitor project budget expenditures on a regular basis, alert on discrepancies between project budgets and actual expenditures;
- Guarantee information flows between researchers and the administration on the financial and management aspects of the research projects and for finalizing FEEM general budget;
- Perform other related duties as required, particularly in terms of support in fundraising activities and in internal audit and control procedures (for balance sheet elaboration).
The ideal candidate would be interested in acquiring experience and knowledge on Project Management and Fundraising tasks, as the ones conducted by the Fundraising and projects office.
Qualifications and experience
A relevant academic degree or qualification is essential.
Relevant experience (minimum 2 years) in financial management of EU and non-EU funded projects, preferably in organisations active in international activities/projects.
Skills
Technical Skills
- Fluency in both written and spoken English and Italian, additional languages representing an added value (if any, please specify);
- Strong analytical skills;
- Experience in control and audit activities an asset;
- Experience in the management and financial reporting of EU and non-EU funded projects;
- Experience in accounting and budget management of programmes represent a strong asset;
- Proficiency in basic computer skills (Windows; Ms Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint; Internet), additional skills representing an added-value (if any, please specify);
- Capacity to identify, analyse, synthesise issues/problems from different perspectives and opinions;
- Previous experience in preparation and submission of funding applications particularly in terms of developing all non-scientific contents of applications (management, communication, budget etc.), including the administrative and financial sections and documents desirable.
Personal skills
- Proven ability to operate with multidisciplinary/international teams;
- Strong commitment in implementing the tasks and continuously improve him/herself;
- Efficiency in meeting deadlines and in achieving results;
- Ability to work both independently with minimum supervision and in team;
- Good communications skills, both written and oral; ability to establish/maintain good relationships;
- Good understanding of sustainable development related issues is desirable.
How to apply
Your application should consist of a full curriculum vitae and a covering letter (max 1 page) explaining briefly how your profile, skills and experience meet the specifications outlined in the job description and outlining your interest in and vision for the role.
Applicants can submit their application here. CV without a motivation letter will not be considered.
Please mention ref: UPE-J-MANAG-FIN.04.2024 in the application.
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