Internal Accountant (Maternity Cover)

European Endowment for Democracy; Brussel Hoofdstad; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (CIGNA)

Meal vouchers

Transport allowance

13th salary

Paid leave

Parental leave options

Training opportunities

Weekly teleworking

Job summary

The European Endowment for Democracy (EED) in Brussels is seeking an Internal Accountant to cover maternity leave for eight months with extensions possible. You will handle accounting, financial operations, compliance and audits, and contribute to the transition to a new accounting software.

Reporting to the Head of Finance, you will reconcile accounts, post journal entries, prepare VAT returns and support year-end closure, collaborating across the finance team while maintaining confidentiality

Qualifications

• University degree or related qualification in accountancy/finance.
• At least 5 years of full-time professional experience in financial accounting.
• At least 2 years of experience working with a Belgium registered company.
• Full professional working knowledge of French and English.

Responsibilities

• Check data entry of accounting transactions in the custom-made accounting software and ensure transactions are in the project ledger.
• Post journal entries including payroll, accrued expenses, revenue and grant closures.
• Perform accounting reconciliations including monthly bank reconciliations.
• Support closure of the annual accounts and statutory audit.
• Prepare quarterly VAT (TVA) returns.
• Manage EED Peppol account and liaise with suppliers for billing discrepancies.
• Ensure records are accurate for local administration and audits.
• Support development of accounting processes and new software implementation.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Confidentiality

Organised

Proactive mindset

Collaborative

Education

University degree in Accountancy/Finance/Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Location: Brussels, Belgium / Partially Remote

Starting: November 2026

Contract type: Eight months – extension possible

Salary: Approx. 6030,00 € gross/month + benefits

Deadline: 30 September 2026 at midnight Brussels time

Rigour meets purpose.

At the European Endowment for Democracy (EED), we support independent voices working for democratic change — from investigative journalists to civic movements and human rights defenders. Behind every grant we make is a process of precision, care and accountability. That’s where you come in.

We’re looking for an Internal Accountant to join our Brussels-based team to cover maternity leave. It is for eight months with extension possible. This opportunity offers a broad exposure through undertaking a wide range of accounting, financial, operational, compliance and audits.

Here at EED, we are also in an exciting period as we are in the early stages of developing and preparing for the transition to a new accounting software. The position holder will be an important member of the project team.

If you thrive on detail, enjoy making systems work better, and want your skills to support meaningful work in some of the world’s most complex environments, we’d love to hear from you.

What You’ll Do

You’ll report to the Head of Finance and work closely with other members of the finance team. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Checks data entry of accounting transactions in the custom-made accounting software and ensuring the transactions are also in the project ledger.
• Posts journal entries including for payroll, accrued expenses, revenue and grant closures.
• Performs accounting reconciliations periodically including monthly bank reconciliations.
• Plays a key role in the closure of the annual accounts and statutory audit.
• Preparation of the quarterly VAT (TVA) returns.
• Manages the EED Peppol account and acts as a liaison for suppliers to reconcile any billing discrepancies and prepares and maintains accounting documents and records, including updating the aged debtors. (balance âgée)
• Ensures that allocating records are accurate and timely for local administration and audits
• Provides input into development of EED accounting processes and the implementation of a new accounting software.
• Complies with general office policies, procedures and all legal requirements.
• Performs other relevant tasks as and when requested by the Head of Finance
• Maintains confidentiality.

What You Bring

You have:

• A university degree or qualifications in Accountancy, Finance, Business Administration or a related field
• At least 5 years of full-time professional experience in financial accounting preferably within the Not-for-profit sector.
• At least 2 years of experience working with a Belgium registered company.
• Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other standard financial tools
• Full professional working knowledge of French and English.

You are:

• Detail-oriented and reliable, with a proactive mindset
• Able to keep confidentiality, exercise discretion, and work professionally with diverse internal and external stakeholders
• Highly organised — comfortable juggling multiple deadlines and documentation streams
• Calm, respectful, and collaborative in your working style
• Motivated by working in a purpose-driven, multicultural environment

Bonus points for:

• Prior work experience in international non-profits or grant-making environments
• Familiarity with European Commission Financial Regulations or similar donor compliance systems would be a bonus.

Why Join Us?

• Purposeful work: Put your financial expertise to work supporting democratic actors across the globe.
• People-first culture: At EED, we recognise that our most important asset is our people. We value the diversity of skills, perspectives and backgrounds our team brings.
• Supportive workplace: We work to create a positive, flexible and respectful working environment.
• Benefits that matter: Our package includes complementary health insurance (CIGNA), meal vouchers, public transport or bike allowance, 13th salary, holiday pay, paid leave, parental leave options, training opportunities, and weekly teleworking.