Job ID: 315942

Field Accounting Controller Assistant

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) Belgium

Location: Brussels, Belgium

Apply by: 11 Oct 2026

Relevant Sectors

Trade, Finance, Economics, Cooperation, Global

Within MSF OCB (Operational Center Brussels), the Finance Department's Field Accounting Controllers Unit controls the projects' accounts and their consolidation in the HQ accounting system. Under the supervision of the Field Accounting Coordinator, the Field Accounting Controller Assistant is responsible for the reconciliation of intermediate advance balance sheet accounts and is the point of contact for advances accounting-related questions. The role monitors the related financial risk and reports to headquarters on the quality of accounting in the projects and its compliance with MSF OCB policies and procedures.

Main responsibilities:
Accounting
- Review monthly accounting entries related to intermediate advance balance sheet accounts to ensure accuracy, completeness and compliance with organisational standards and procedures
- Reconcile intermediate advance accounts between headquarters and the projects
- Identify accounting discrepancies and issue corrective actions and recommendations in case of non-compliance or identified weaknesses, in collaboration with the Field Accounting Controllers
- Serve as HQ focal point for projects' advance accounting-related questions and issues
Finance
- Prepare and issue monthly financial reports related to advances made in the projects
- Evaluate the financial risk related to the management of advances within MSF OCB
- Enhance the end-to-end process of advances in collaboration with the Finance Applications Support Unit
- Undertake additional ad hoc tasks to support other members of the FAC team

Requirements:
- Degree in Accounting or Economic Sciences; first experience or internship in accounting or controlling is an asset
- Computer skills: MS Office, advanced Excel, accounting software, data reporting tool
- Good analytical skills with a solution-oriented mind
- Communication skills, active listening, diplomacy and cross-cultural awareness
- Ability to work in a team and navigate a multi-stakeholder, changing environment; autonomous and self-organized
- Written and spoken English and French are mandatory

Conditions:
- Expected start: December 2026
- Fixed-term contract of 1 year, full-time, on site in Brussels
- Candidates must already have the right to work in Belgium (Belgian or EU national, or a valid work permit with 'Unlimited access to the labor market')
- Salary according to MSF-OCB HQ grid; meal vouchers, hospital insurance, pension plan, 100% reimbursement of public transport costs

* Deadline for submission: Sun, 10/11/2026 - 12:00

HOW TO APPLY:
Submit your application via the 'Apply here' button, which opens the online application form (5-10 minutes). Have your CV and motivation letter ready to upload in PDF format. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
https://wedoo.ocb.msf.org/hq/jobs/apply/00032804-field-accounting-controller-assistant-29363