Financial Manager (French- or Dutch-speaking)

Position description

Journalismfund Europe vzw is a Brussels-based independent non-profit intermediary incorporated by citizens in 1998. The organisation is dedicated to advancing independent cross-border investigative journalism by connecting donors and journalists to strengthen democracy in Europe. It ultimately serves the public interest, furthers accountability as well as transparency, and contributes to critical thinking and well-informed debate.

Job Summary

We are looking for a driven financial manager to join our team. This is a key position within the organisation, responsible for ensuring financial accuracy, managing budgets, and supporting informed strategic decision-making.

The Financial Manager reports to the Managing Director of Journalismfund Europe vzw and to the Board of Directors.

Specific tasks

• Finance includes the following:
  • Control of all financial matters, updating the accounts, preparation of payments and ensuring compliance with the tax obligations;
  • Preparing and monitoringannual accounts, management reports and forecasts;
  • Managing thebudgeting process: fromplanningandanalysis to control andreportingto the Belgian authorities, the EC and other donors.
  • Ensure correctcorporate governance and complianceof the organisation;
  • Advise and support the project coordinators regarding financial questions and issues.

• Human Resources:
  • Responsibilities include coordinatinghuman resources, including contracts, payroll administration, social security and employment law;
  • Lead best practices and policies including by championing diversity and inclusion, and staff learning and development.

• Other duties as required. Includes the following:
  • Report regularly to the Managing Director and the Board of Directors;
  • Coordination with the company auditors and the Belgian tax authorities;

Your profile

Must haves:

• A master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accountancy, or a similar discipline;
• Belgian resident and eligible to work in Belgium;
• Minimum five years of relevant professional experience;
• Excellent knowledge of French or Dutch with fluency in the English language (both written and verbal communication skills);
• Knowledge of Belgian accounting and tax regulations and Belgian legislation;
• Strong analytical and communication skills;
• Accurate, proactive and hands on;
• Experience in people management and managing, coaching and developing employees;
• Knowledge of accounting software Exact (or similar).

Nice to haves:

• An interest for the world of journalism and the role played by journalists in our society;
• Experience in the nonprofit sector.

Our offer

• Full-time position (38 hours/week). One-year term with possibility of renewal.
• An interesting salary and benefits package (a gross salary between €40,000 to € 65,000 annually, depending on the level of experience).
• Offices located in Brussels (Belgium).

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