Accounting Officer

CYENS - CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE
Άλλο

Position: Accounting Officer
Category: Full-time employment. Open-term contract. 6 months’ Probation Period
Location: Nicosia, Cyprus
Preferred Start Date: April 2025
Application Deadline: 6th of April 2025
No. Of Positions: 1
Salary Range: 25K – 30K
About the Position
The Centre is seeking an Accounting Officer to join its fast-growing team of passionate and enthusiastic professionals. The job holder will play an important role in ensuring the smooth running of the Centre. The job holder will be involved in handling the Centre’s accounting, payroll, financial reporting, and project budgeting while ensuring compliance and accurate records. Reporting line: Finance Manager.
Responsibilities of Accounting Officer
- Handle daily accounting and bookkeeping for the Centre.
- Review and execute payments and bank transfers and review bank/creditors reconciliation.
- Maintain the fixed asset register
- Assist in the completion of VAT returns.
- Assist in preparing management accounts and reports for the Finance Manager.
- Prepare the accounting file for the Finance Manager.
- Prepare, assist and review the work of the financial project management for projects of the Centre, workstreams and activities (financial reporting and timesheets)
- Support the Research Office and Accounting to keep track of timely cashflow of projects with the appropriate supporting documentation.
- Maintain electronic financial records.
- Assist in the preparation of budget and financial forecasts and audit file and procedure.
- Maintain payroll processing system and records by gathering, calculating, and inputting data.
- Prepare payroll monthly payroll reconciliations
- Keep information confidential and secure ensuring compliance to regulatory requirements, and to have a role in dissemination activities.
General qualifications and requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Finance or Certified Accounting Technician (CAT) Certification or similar bookkeeping qualification.
- A minimum of 2 years' related experience in a similar role.
- Prior experience in accounting software will be required. Proficient use of Microsoft Office applications and strong skills in MS Excel.
- Language requirements: Excellent written and oral English-language skills will be required.
- For non-EU applicants a work permit will be required
Profile of the ideal candidate:
- Self-motivated with the ability to take initiative and work independently.
- Strong organizational, communication, presentation, and negotiation skills, having the ability to deal confidently and politely with enquiries.
- Very good analytical skills coupled with attention to detail.
- Dynamic, adaptable, hands-on and results driven.
- A team player with an ability to work independently and under pressure.
- High levels of commitment, energy, and drive.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.
Benefits
Take advantage of this opportunity for your professional and personal development by being a part of our fast- growing Research and Innovation Centre of Excellence. A very attractive remuneration package will be offered to the successful candidate according to qualifications and experience.
Application process
For full consideration, interested applicants should submit the following items via the online application form and mention the position you are applying for: “Application for Accounting Officer”:
- Full CV (including contact details).
- Cover letter which clearly states: (a) how you envision your role, (b) how your experience and qualifications match the specific position, and (c) the availability date for full-time employment (d) contact details of two referees.
Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
In case you have previously applied for a any previous position at CYENS CoE, a new application is required.
For general enquiries, applicants may contact the HR Department of CYENS, Centre of Excellence at vacancies@cyens.org.cy .