Shared Service Accountant (mfd) {Berlin, Madrid or Sofia} Maternity Cover (8 months)

ECFR; Berlin; Hybrid; EUR 45.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A prominent think-tank in Europe seeks a Shared Services Accountant in Berlin to deliver an accounting service focused on organizational sustainability. Responsibilities include processing accounts payable and payroll, managing accounts, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. Ideal candidates should have a degree in accounting or finance and 3-5 years of relevant experience. The role offers an open work culture with hybrid options.

Qualifikationen

• 3-5 years of adequate and relevant hands-on accounting experience.
• Firm understanding of financial business processes and internal control.

Aufgaben

• Process accounts payable expenses and payroll accurately.
• Manage day-to-day accounting matters and ledgers.
• Support cash management and payments.

Kenntnisse

Numeracy and analytical skills

Service orientation

Flexible and multitasking

Integrity and reliability

Ownership and accountability

Collaboration in multi-disciplinary teams

Organizational skills

Excellent communication skills in English

Ausbildung

Masters or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related field

Tools

MS Office

Up-to-date accounting systems

Microsoft Excel

Jobbeschreibung

Job Purpose

Working closely with the Finance Director and Head of Accounting the Shared Services Accountant is responsible for delivering a business-focused accounting service across ECFR. The role ensures the effective operation of financial systems and processes that support the organizations objectives and overall financial sustainability.

Main Responsibilities

• Timely & accurate processing of accounts payable expenses and payroll
• Manage and handle day-to-day associated accounting matters and ledgers
• Manage payments and support cash management
• Maintain and operate the accounting and associated business systems
• Own financial processes policies and internal controls related to the above
• Ensure statutory and regulatory compliance
• Develop good working relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Contribute to the preparation of month‑end financial reports
• Assist in month‑end closing processes and procedures identifying opportunities for optimisation and efficiency gains
• Provide support during internal and external audits by preparing documentation responding to inquiries and assisting in the resolution of audit findings

Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed to support overall ECFR organizational priorities.

Person Specification

Education

• Masters or Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance Business Administration or a related field.

Experience

• 3‑5 years adequate and relevant hands‑on accounting experience within a high‑volume Shared Service Centre
• Demonstrates a firm understanding of financial business processes and internal control

IT Requirements

• Proficient in the use of up‑to‑date accounting systems as well as in MS Office
• Proficiency in Office 365 in particular Microsoft Excel

Skills and Abilities

• Very good numeracy and analytical skills
• High degree of service orientation and customer focus paired with a hands‑on approach
• Flexible and multitasking with the ability to adapt to changing conditions and demanding deadlines.
• Quality‑driven with high standards of integrity and reliability.
• High degree of ownership and accountability for personal and team outcomes.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a multi‑disciplinary and multinational team fostering a collaborative work culture.
• Strong organisational skills with a keen eye for detail.
• High degree of ownership and accountability for personal and team outcomes.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and ideally another European language

What we offer

• Convenient office location at on e of our ECFR offices in Berlin Madrid or Sofia
• Stimulating and open work culture at an innovative and renowned pan‑European think‑tank with partly hybrid work opportunities that allow flexibility while maintaining productivity and collaboration.
• Opportunity to collaborate with highly motivated and committed colleagues from diverse backgrounds across Europe within an organization that holds a distinguished position and wide recognition within the think tank world.

To Apply and Next steps

If this is of interest we look forward to receiving your application!

Please use the apply button to submit your cover letter and CV (max. 2 pg. and pdf format).

Candidates must be eligible to work in Germany Spain or Bulgaria.

Please note that the position is for a fixed‑term of 8 months because of a maternity cover.

Close of Applications : 23rd October 2025

We aim to inform you promptly about the status of your application. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly with the details about next steps in the process.

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About us

The European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR) is an award‑winning international think‑tank that aims to conduct cutting‑edge independent research on European foreign and security policy and to provide a safe meeting space for decision‑makers activists and influencers to share ideas. We build coalitions for change at the European level and promote informed debate about Europes role in the world.

In 2007 ECFRs founders set about creating a pan‑European institution that could combine establishment credibility with intellectual insurgency. Today ECFR remains uniquely placed to continue providing a pan‑European perspective on some of the biggest strategic challenges and choices Europeans need to confront with a network of offices in seven European capitals over 90 staff from more than 25 different countries and a team of associated researchers in the EU 27 member states. For more information check our website :

Key Skills

• Internal Audit
• Accounting Tally
• General Ledger Accounting
• External Audit
• Microsoft Excel
• PMP
• Financial Accounting
• Financial Analysis
• Payroll
• Financial Recouncilation
• Financial statement
• Accounting and Finance
• ACCA
• CPA
• Financial Reporting

Employment Type

Full‑Time

Experience

years

Vacancy

1