Main Duties and Responsibilities:
- Maintain the organisation’s fixed asset register, including the identification of assets together with the technical experts and consolidation with other databases;
- Keep contact and collaborate with the fixed asset owners;
- Collaborate with the project managers regarding the cost allocation of the project related fixed assets
- Follow up on the employees’ time registration and process the related expenses;
- Support the Controlling team in the maintenance of the organisation’s position plan;
- Collaborate with various departments to obtain necessary documentation and resolve discrepancies;
- Assist in preparing financial reports and statements as required;
- Provide support during audits and address audit-related inquiries.
Key Competences and Experience
Essential Competences and Experience:
- At least five years of experience working as an Accountant, dealing with fixed assets;
- Strong experience in the application of IAS 16 and/or IPSAS 17;
- Familiar with complex construction projects and the definition of related assets;
- Analytical mindset and a high level of attention to detail;
- Ability to work independently, adapt to change, and prioritize own activities;
- Solid knowledge of a larger scale ERP system (e.g. SAP, Oracle) and the Microsoft Office Package (especially MS Excel);
- Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills in international and multicultural environments, with the ability to engage with technical and scientific experts.
Desirable Competencies and Experience:
- Working experience in an intergovernmental organisation;
- Ability to rapidly understand and adapt to the ESO-specific context;
- User experience with Microsoft Dynamics NAV.
Qualifications
A bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting ,or in an equivalent relevant subject is required. In lieu of a degree, relevant technical qualifications may also be accepted. In this case, at least eight years of directly relevant experience are required.
Language Skills
A very good command of the English language is essential, a good command of German and working knowledge in Spanish would be an advantage.
Remuneration and Contract
We offer an attractive remuneration package including a competitive salary, comprehensive pension scheme and medical, educational and other social benefits, as well as financial help in relocating your family and the possibility to place your child/children in daycare.
Application
If you are interested in working in areas of frontline science and technology and in a stimulating international environment, please visit http://www.eso.org for further details.
Applicants are invited to apply online at http://jobs.eso.org/. Applications must be completed in English and should include a motivation letter and CV. Within your CV, please provide the names and contact details of three persons familiar with your work and willing to provide a recommendation letter upon request. Referees will not be contacted without your prior consent.
ESO Values
An important element in any successful employment relationship is harmony in values between an organisation and its people.
The ESO Values are:
- Strives for excellence through innovation.
- Provides outstanding services to its communities.
- Fosters diversity & inclusion.
- Believes in the key role of sustainability for its future.
Achieving the above are recognized as only possible on the basis of personal values and attitudes that we expect from our employees: respect, integrity, accountability, commitment, collaboration, and clear & open communication.
Applicants to any ESO role are asked to reflect on their affinity with these values and advised they may be asked about them if called for interview.
Diversity
ESO has established diversity as an important value of the Organisation, is committed to providing an equal opportunities environment and is actively seeking to promote a diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce. Please visit https://www.eso.org/public/about-eso/sustainability/dei-at-eso/ for further details.
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